Category Archives: Kapowsin

A Covid Journal – The Great Calm: Day 13, Monday, March 23, 2020

Posted on March 23, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith As my second week in quarantine comes to a close, I feel a great calm emerging upon the land. Life is simpler, the world quieter. There is less traffic, less air pollution, less hustle and bustle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Covid-19, Culture, Graham News, Kapowsin, Mount Rainier, Nature, Politics, Self Reliance | 6 Comments

GKCC to host 15th Annual EXPO

Posted on February 16, 2018 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News: The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council is hosting its 15th Annual EXPO in support of the dozens of community programs it administers, most notably a food service for children in the Bethel School District. As in years … Continue reading →

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Details released on last week’s shooting at G-K High School – gunman in cusotdy

Posted on December 12, 2017 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News-WA From James Lynch, Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office ~ Graham-Kapowsin Shooter Charged ~ TACOMA, WA – Today, Prosecutor Mark Lindquist announced the alleged gunman in the drive-by shooting that happened last week near Graham Kapowsin High … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Graham News, Kapowsin | 1 Comment

14th Annual EXPO coming to Graham

Posted on February 20, 2017 by brucesmith49

Proudly Announcing: 14th Annual EXPO Graham-Kapowsin Community Council ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun-Run / Walk WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 9am-3pm. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St. E. Graham, WA 98338. Each year the G-KCC sponsors this Expo … Continue reading →

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Pierce College and Bethel School District bring higher education to Graham and neighboring communities

Posted on December 9, 2016 by brucesmith49

Addendum ~ Editor’s Note: Kate Burrows, the Communications and Public Relations Specialist for Pierce College has sent the Mountain News the following announcement concerning Pierce College classes in Graham. ************************************************************************* Starting January 2017, Pierce College will offer college courses at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Graham News, Kapowsin, Puyallup, Science and Technology | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bethel News, Events, Graham News, Kapowsin, Newbie in Graham, Paula Morris | 4 Comments

Open Letter to Jim McCune on homelessness – from Wayne Cooke, Graham community activist

Posted on April 25, 2016 by brucesmith49

Open Letter to Pierce County Councilmember Jim McCune, District 3 By Wayne Cooke Re: Homelessness Dear Jim, I have spent many hours researching our “homeless problem,” sparked by my friendship with a young homeless couple from Graham. As our representative, … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Graham News, Kapowsin, Parkland, Politics, Puyallup, Roy News, South Hill, Spanaway, Uncategorized, Wayne Cooke, Yelm News | 1 Comment

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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Region in full Burn Ban – Stage 2

Posted on November 27, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The “Greater Pierce County Area,” a new legal and environmental designation for those parts of Pierce County east of the Tacoma Narrows and north of the South Pierce Fire District, is now under a full … Continue reading →

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First Burn Ban of season hits south Pierce County

Posted on November 26, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The first burn ban of the 2015 wood stove season is about to descend upon south Pierce County. For the first time, the Puget Sound Air Quality Agency is issuing a burn “warning,” as a prelude … Continue reading →