Category Archives: Events

Salmon Festival coming to Eatonville

Posted on October 4, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Our friends in Eatonville have sent the Mountain News-WA the following announcement regarding the fourth annual salmon festival to celebrate local salmon recovery projects, such as Ohop Creek: Come Celebrate Salmon at the Eatonville Salmon Fest, Saturday, October … Continue reading →

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Police ask for help in identifying the Burlington mall shooter

Posted on September 24, 2016 by brucesmith49

Update 10 pm, 9. 24. 16 A suspect has been taken into custody for the mall shooting in Burlington. Local media are reporting that the individual is Arcan Cetin, 20-year-old resident of Oak Harbor. No other details were immediately available. … Continue reading →

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Puyallup Library to host an evening of DB Cooper discussion

Posted on August 2, 2016 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith If you crave more DB Cooper – even after the History Channel broadcasted their four-hour documentary and the FBI closed the case last month – you can partake in another Cooper fete at the Puyallup Library … Continue reading →

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Eatonville Prepares for 4th of July Celebrations

Posted on June 30, 2016 by brucesmith49

By Alana Smith There’s something enchanting about enjoying Independence Day the same way people have for decades, even if past generations weren’t able to Facebook their celebration “selfies.” It’s hard to beat spreading out a blanket and taking in … Continue reading →

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GKCC and Feed the Children Project to host Swap ‘n’ Shop, and a 5K Fun Run

Posted on May 28, 2016 by brucesmith49

~ Editor’s Note: The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council and its partner in helping feed Bethel school kids, the Harvest House Food Pantry, are holding a Swap ‘n’ Shop meet, along with a 5K Fun Run, to raise money for their joint … Continue reading →

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Elana Freeland to present on chemtrails and electromagnetic health dangers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: Elana Freeland is a local author who will be sharing her 10-year research on the harmful effects of “chemtrails” and electromagnetic energies at the Traditions Café in Olympia on Tuesday, May 31 at 7pm. Elana recently delivered a … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Big One – public meeting scheduled for Thursday in Graham

Posted on March 14, 2016 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith There will a public meeting to discuss earthquake preparedness this Thursday, March 17, at the Graham Library at 6:30 pm. It is free, and is hosted by the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. The topic will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Environment, Events, Graham News, Self Reliance, Weather | 2 Comments

Graham-Kapowsin Community Council celebrates 13th year with EXPO

Posted on January 27, 2016 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News-WA The Graham – Kapowsin Community Council is celebrating its 13th year of service to the residents of the Greater Graham area with its annual “Expo.” This year, the festivities will be held at the … Continue reading →

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Secrecy, confusion, and gritty determination mark the search for Nicole White

Posted on June 14, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith The search for Nicole White has revealed a strange mix of decision-making and behaviors among officials, and her family and friends on how best to find the Orting mother of two, missing since Saturday June … Continue reading →

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9th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival shines in Ashford, if only to small crowds

Posted on May 22, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith The 9th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival was held last weekend in the mountain town of Ashford, WA, and it was a strange mix of industry insiders, local artsy-types, and thirty-eight films – many of them … Continue reading →