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Meet Ma'ne Manaea
Lakewood Patch
Feb 07Whiz Kid's name: Ma’ne Manaea Whiz Kid's age: 18 Whiz Kid's school: Lakes High School Whiz Kid's accomplishment: Ma’ne is finishing his days in blue and orange as a runner, IGNITE mentor, and, of course, a football player. The safety helped the Lancers... »
Pierce County Library System Closed Feb. 20 for Presidents' Day
Lakewood Patch Announcements
Feb 07Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, to observe Presidents’ Day. While the Library is closed, customers may continue to access free services from the online library at www.piercecountylibrary.org, which offers downloadable aud... »
STEILACOOM: High School Uses Goats To Eradicate Unwanted Bushes
Lakewood Patch
Feb 07(Editor's note: This comes from Steilacoom Historical School District) The most recent visitors to Steilacoom High School spend all of their time outside the classroom. Approximately 30 goats and 10 sheep have been hired from Goat Trimmers to assist in... »
Daffodil Festival Seeking Tacoma-Area Chaperones for Royal Court
Lakewood Patch
Feb 06Being a princess in Pierce County is hard work – and none of it could happen without a core group of behind-the-scenes volunteers. To get to and from special appearances, photo shoots and interviews, the Daffodil Princesses need safe transportation. Be... »
10th ranked Whitworth survives scare from PLU
Krem 2 News - Sports
Feb 06Despite hitting 14 three-pointers and 58% from beyond the arc, 10th-ranked Whitworth had to survive a late shot by attempt by visiting Pacific Lutheran before hanging on for an 82-80 Northwest Conference men's basketball victory on Saturday night. »
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Archives’ Curtis collection gets NPR’s attention
From Our Corner
Feb 06Photo courtesy of Washington State Digital Archives If you created a short list of great photographers from the Pacific Northwest, Asahel Curtis likely would be on it. During his 44-year career that began just before the start of the 20th century, Curt... »
Narrows Bridge Toll Meeting and Open House
Exit133.com
Feb 06The conversation around the Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll increase continues this week. On Wednesday, February 8, WSDOT will host an informational open house, followed by a Q & A session with State officials, and a citizen advisory committee meeting. We w... »
Sneak Peek: Tacoma City Council - Week of February 6, 2012
Exit133.com
Feb 06Budget Phase one of addressing the City’s budget gap is wrapping up; at this week’s study session the Council will hear a summary of steps taken so far, along with a preliminary 2011 year-end budget report. With that information firmly in hand, the Cou... »
My Boat | SV Victoria
Three Sheets Northwest
Feb 06John Enders learned to sail in South California in the 1960s. But it wasn’t until a year ago that he fulfilled his dream of owning a bluewater boat when he purchased his 1986 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34, Victoria. Enders, a longtime journalist who is ... »
Feburary Virtual Tasting - Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington Wine Report
Feb 06February's Virtual Tasting wine will be the 2009 Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine retails for $15 and is widely available. The tasting will take place Tuesday February 28th from 7-8pm Pacific.What you need to do to participate is:1. Buy ... »