Stories for August 2017

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Thursday, August 31

Harry Everett always was in it 'for the kids'

Friends and admirers of Harry Everett Jr. say he would do virtually anything for people in and around Eatonville, especially children.

Wednesday, August 30

Tuesday, August 29

Give back to a community that works so hard for each other

 The 9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance is a wonderful opportunity for entire families to give back to their community.

Monday, August 28

Friday, August 25

Thursday, August 24

25 years as Graham’s 'community connector'

At 1 o’clock on a recent Sunday afternoon, as soon as the doors of Pierce County Library System’s Graham branch opened, patrons started to pour in.

Wednesday, August 23

Tuesday, August 22

Monday, August 21

Friday, August 18

South Pierce County's golfing mecca turns 50

Fifty years ago, Lake Spanaway Golf Course opened with Fritz Geiger and Tom Cross as perhaps its two biggest fans. Today, the course has more admirers than you can shake a 9-iron at.

Thursday, August 17

Next Bethel bond on the drawing board

Citizens and Bethel School District officials are laying the groundwork for what could be the district’s next appeal for voter support of building new schools.

Wednesday, August 16

Bears and campers: Can't we just get along?

Experts such as agents with the state Department of Fish and Wildllife (WDFW) note that campers and hikers alike can and should avoid potentially unhappy encounters with black bears.

Tuesday, August 15

Monday, August 14

Saturday, August 12

Friday, August 11

Thursday, August 10

Tuesday, August 8

Government-supported loans help homeowners with septic repairs

More than $1 million has been loaned to Pierce County homeowners to help fix septic systems through a government and private partnership that still has money available.

Monday, August 7

1950s-era bridge will be replaced

A timeworn bridge in south Pierce County won't reach its 60th birthday but instead will be reincarnated as a new, modern span with the chops to handle whatever comes its way.

Thursday, August 3

Tuesday, August 1