Category Archives: Graham News

Homelessness in Graham – an Update

Posted on January 21, 2015 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note: The following piece is a continuation of author Wayne Cooke’s intial story about a Graham woman named Teresa and her family, who have been homeless for years. Wayne’s account, titled “Where Can Teresa Go?” appeared in these pages a year ago and triggered enormous … Continue reading →

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Graham Fire and Rescue announces upgrades

Posted on December 15, 2014 by brucesmith49

~ by Bruce A. Smith  The Graham Fire and Rescue Department has sent the following press release to the Mountain News. The announcement details many of the upgrades planned for our community’s health and safety.

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Traffic Light changes coming to Graham at 224th and OK Hwy

Posted on December 5, 2014 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Pierce County DOT has announced that a new traffic light configuration will be activated today at the important intersection of 224th and the OK Highway in Graham. Here is their press release:

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Where can Teresa go? – An interview with a homeless mother and daughter

Posted on April 23, 2014 by brucesmith49

~ By Wayne Cooke  As I drove into the Graham Post Office parking lot to mail a letter, I waved to a middle-aged woman and her teen-aged daughter. After depositing the letter, I walked over to them. The mother is named … Continue reading →

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Graham News, April 2014 – Graham learns about its past and present

Posted on April 10, 2014 by brucesmith49

 by Wayne Cooke, special to the Mountain News  How did Graham get its name? It was simple and quite unintentional. The name “Graham” transferred from camp boss Mr. Smith Graham to the logging area where he worked during the timber … Continue reading →

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RW Davis, founder and leader of the New Testament Christian Church, dies

Posted on March 4, 2014 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The Mountain News received a report this week that RW Davis, the controversial leader of the New Testament Christian Church, died this week. The NTCC is headquartered in Graham, Washington, and locally the congregation is known … Continue reading →

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Graham Citizen’s News – March, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The Graham Citizens’ News is the latest edition of Wayne Cooke’s “Graham News” newsletters, and is titled “Graham Citizens’ News” to reflect Wayne’s current endeavor to build Graham-awareness and give a voice to local residents concerned … Continue reading →

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Traffic Advisory for Graham, Feb 24-27

Posted on February 21, 2014 by brucesmith49

 By Bruce A. Smith  The Graham area will be affected by WS-DOT work on traffic signals next week, from Monday through Thursday along Meridian Avenue during the middle part of the day.

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Memorial service scheduled for Graham youth killed by drunk driver

Posted on February 19, 2014 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith This Friday, February 21, there will be a memorial service for Graham teenager Daniel Morse, who was killed in 2009 by a drunk driver.  Daniel was 14 years-old when he was killed during the Christmas holiday … Continue reading →

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Bethel Open Market offers holiday-themed festivities and crafts

Posted on November 2, 2013 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith  Editor’s Note:  The Bethel Open Market will have its next gathering on Saturday, November 9, 2013 in the Bethel Learning Center, which is located directly across the street from the Bethel Junior High.

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