Stories for July 2018

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Thursday, July 26

Graddy nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

PLU student-athletes have taken home the conference honor five times in the past seven years.

County council passes family-wage job credit

A new program meant to increase the number of high-paying jobs in Pierce County will start Jan. 1, after it was approved unanimously by the Pierce County Council last week.

Something for everyone

As Pierce County Fair approaches, Frontier Park remains a community staple

As Pierce County Fair approaches, Frontier Park remains a community staple

Thursday, July 19

Stalkfleet twins earn All-American honors

Part of being named an All-American is a trip to London to perform in the New Year’s Day parade. 

Ballots mailed this week for August primary

Top two candidates will advance to November general election in House, Senate races

Spreading a message of kindness

Graham Library hosts gratitude seminar

What makes us a happy life is not money, power, or prestige, but the social connections we make. That’s according to a study by Harvard psychology professor Daniel Gilbert.

Leota “Skip” Anderson

April 14, 1919 - July 17, 2018

Wednesday, July 11

Art in Bloom set for this weekend

Tickets are $15 for the fourth annual event

Feed your passion for plants and art — and at the same time help feed the hungry — on July 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the fourth annual Art in Bloom in Eatonville.

Thursday, July 5

Tips for Living with Low Vision

Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend to help seniors with vision loss?

Environmental group sues landfill over pollution concerns

LRI has been allowing leachate and polluted storm water to enter Muck Creek, Puget Soundkeeper alliance claims. Case is scheduled to start trial in March

Historic bridge looking for new owner

The 1925 Puyallup River/Meridian Street bridge is looking for someone to take on ownership while still preserving the bridge's historical significance.

Monday, July 2

Savvy Senior - How to Make a Living Will

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the best way to go about making a living will? I recently retired and would like to start getting my affairs in order, just in case. Approaching 70