Stories for April 2018

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Monday, April 30

Congestive failure

Mayor Jenny Durkan’s announcement that she wants the city to come up with a plan for “congestion pricing,” tolling surface streets in downtown and South Lake Union, is the latest city policy meant to sound and feel good, but that is deeply delusional and throws Seattle’s working poor under the bus - in this case, literally.

Legislator moves on farmworker suicide epidemic

J.T. Wilcox, a Republican representing Washington's 2nd legislative district, sponsored a bill dealing with mental health in rural communities

Keller-Williams opens in Eatonville

It’s been a long time coming for Jason James, but he’s finally back in his home town of Eatonville.

Keller-Williams opens in Eatonville

It’s been a long time coming for Jason James, but he’s finally back in his home town of Eatonville.

Monday, April 23

Tacoma man sentenced in revenge porn case

Michael andrew hart sentenced to prison after violating court order, stalking and sharing intimate images in "revenge porn"

Michael Andrew Hart, 44, was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to four counts of violation of a domestic violence court order, stalking, cyberstalking, and six counts of disclosing intimate images, commonly called revenge porn.

Deputy's nose leads to major illegal marijuana stash near Eatonville

a Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputy smelled cannabis from their patrol vehicle and stopped to investigate, uncovering a massive grow operation

A married couple living near Eatonville have been arrested and booked into the Pierce County Jail for unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance after a deputy discovered their illegal marijuana grow operation. The suspects, both 46 years old, are awaiting trial.

Deputy's nose leads to major illegal marijuana stash near Eatonville

a Pierce County Sheriff's Office deputy smelled cannabis from their patrol vehicle and stopped to investigate, uncovering a massive grow operation

A married couple living near Eatonville have been arrested and booked into the Pierce County Jail for unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance after a deputy discovered their illegal marijuana grow operation. The suspects, both 46 years old, are awaiting trial.

Sunday, April 22

Town council not in agreement to repeal juvenile curfew

The Eatonville Town Council could be taking a hard look at its youth curfew, with some councilmembers in favor of repealing the 1994 ordinance.

Thursday, April 12

Cruisers baseball down Renton 12-3

The Cruisers hosted the visiting Indians from Renton High School and – led by a potent offensive show and stellar pitching performance – Eatonville rolled to a solid 12-3 victory.

Copper Creek Inn still impresses nearly 100 years after opening

For nearly 100 years, the Copper Creek Inn has welcomed visitors to Mt. Rainier.

April showers, April Flowers at Daffodil Festival parade

A long Pierce County tradition nearly left out Eatonville this year.

Tuesday, April 10

Friday, April 6

Jade Egan strove to be Daffodil Princess

If the Eatonville senior hadn't organized the town's efforts, it would have not been represented

A long Pierce County tradition nearly left out Eatonville this year. But thanks to one Eatonville High School senior, the town's representation in the county-wide Daffodil Festival continued.

Monday, April 2

Cruisers sweep Clover Park

Eatonville bounced back from dropping two games to Highline to open league play last week, to explode for 29 runs on 28 hits over two games to sweep Clover Park and even out their SPSL league record at 2-2.

Renters and landlords, know your rights

pierce county is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and new arrivals should know their property rights

Renters and landlords, know your rights

pierce county is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, and new arrivals should know their property rights

My mother was in town for a pre-Christmas visit.

Council extends marijuana moratorium

a six-month pause on cannabis business will head to an advisory vote later this year

The Eatonville Town Council voted unanimously March 12 to continue to place a moratorium on licensing any business involved in the growing, production and selling of marijuana.

Bethel Schools embrace technology

In 2014, Bethel voters passed a Technology Levy that promised to put tablets in the hands of every student in the Bethel School District, kindergarten through 12th grade. In 2015, iPads were provided to all high school students; in 2016, to all middle school students; and in 2017, to all elementary students.