Stories for July 2019

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Monday, July 29

Wednesday, July 24

Monday, July 22

Monday, July 15

EHS Class Of '59 holds 60th reunion August 3

The Eatonville High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60th reunion this year, with events scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 3.

Regional Council seeks public comment on Eatonville town center project

The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking public comment on projects recommended to receive approximately $5 million in Rural Town Centers and Corridors Program funding -- including  $2,145,200. for anSR 161/Washington Ave N. Corridor Streetscape.

Friday, July 12

Eatonville mayor: City finances are in good shape

Mayor Mike Schaub said Eatonville’s finances are in great shape – after making a report to the Town Council July 8.

Teacher cuts averted for Eatonville Schools

It appears that the Eatonville School District will NOT have to cut staff in the coming school year in order to meet its budget. School superintendent Krestin Bahr said legislation — and hard work — helped the district deal with what had been projected as a $1.5 million budget shortfall.

Teacher cuts averted for Eatonville Schools

It appears that the Eatonville School District will NOT have to cut staff in the coming school year in order to meet its budget. School superintendent Krestin Bahr said legislation — and hard work — helped the district deal with what had been projected as a $1.5 million budget shortfall.

SR 7 daytime closures set to start July 22; traffic diverted through Eatonville

Slope stabilization work, which will cause daytime closures on State Route 7, near La Grande is expected to start next Monday, July 22.

SR 7 daytime closures set to start July 22; traffic diverted through Eatonville

Slope stabilization work, which will cause daytime closures on State Route 7, near La Grande is expected to start next Monday, July 22.

Monday, July 8

Sheriff’s Dept. is Hiring!

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is holding a hiring workshop Wednesday, July 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Tacoma at the Sheriff’s Department offices, 930 Tacoma Ave S.

Eatonville sets Summer 2019 pool schedule

The Eatonville School District has announced summer pool hours and programs through August 9. Summer hours.

Eatonville licensing office can help avoid vehicle licensing delays

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Adobe Garamond Pro'} The Pierce County Auditor’s office reports a severe staff shortage at the main vehicle licensing office in Tacoma from June through September, but a local licensing agency in Eatonville can help avoid delays.

Eatonville licensing office can help avoid vehicle licensing delays

The Pierce County Auditor’s office reports a severe staff shortage at the main vehicle licensing office in Tacoma from June through September, but a local licensing agency in Eatonville can help avoid delays.

Work around Mt. Rainier? Now is the time to plan for lahars

Do you live or work around Mt. Rainier? Washington Emergency Management Division has teamed with a university out of New Zealand to see what you know about lahars, which are volcanic mudflows and one of the main hazards from volcanoes.  

Overcoming hearing challenge helped give impetus for Rainier Creative Arts Alliance music festival to help young artists

Confronting hearing loss helped inspire Eatonville musician and mountain guide Win Whittaker to create Eatonville’s annual Scholarship Music Festival to support aspiring young artists. 

Eatonville 4th of July Parade photo recap

Good weather and good-natured spectators put the perfect touch on Eatonville's Fourth of July Parade. Here are just a few highlights:

Sunday, July 7

Quilt raffle raises $242 for Eatonville Family Agency

A quilt raffle raised $242.00 for the Eatonville Family Agency for their food bank during the weeks leading up to Independence Day,

Eatonville Fourth of July parade gallery

Our pho memories from Eatonville's Fourth of July Parade

Friday, July 5

SR 7 closures coming on weekdays as work begins around July 15

Daytime closures of SR 7 near La Grande ; 10-mile detour using SR 161  

SR 7 closures coming on weekdays as work begins around July 15

Daytime closures of SR 7 near La Grande ; 10-mile detour using SR 161  

Wednesday, July 3

Tuesday, July 2

Eatonville Police Dept. now live on Facebook

The Eatonville Police Department is now live on Facebook this week. You can view it at https://www.facebook.com/eatonvillepd/?modal=admin_todo_tour.

Monday, July 1

Common sense urged when using fireworks

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Adobe Garamond Pro'} The Washington State Fire Marshal says Washingtonians can still enjoy consumer fireworks in a safe and responsible way, but they need to act safely, and only where fireworks are legal.

Missing hiker found dead near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park

The National Park Service said search teams recovered a deceased 69-year-old male solo hiker from above Paradise Friday, June 28.

Eatonville resident named to Dean’s List at Gonzaga University

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Times} Isaac Boettcher of Eatonville earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for spring semester 2019.

Student earns degree, honors, from Baylor

Sophia Hizuki Walker of Roy earned a Bachelor of Science in Education, Middle Grades Mathematics from Baylor University and graduated cum laude.

Local students earn places on WSU spring Honor Roll

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 3.0px 0.0px; text-indent: 9.0px; font: 10.0px 'Adobe Garamond Pro'} A number of local students are named in Washington State University’s spring honor roll.  

Five injured in head-on crash near Eatonville

The Washington State Patrol reports five people were injured Sunday evening in a 2-car traffic collision on Highway 7 four miles south of Eatonville.

Two killed in Graham traffic collision

Two Graham teenagers were killed when a Volkswagen Beetle collided with a semi-truck in Graham June 25, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Two killed in Graham traffic collision

Two Graham teenagers were killed when a Volkswagen Beetle collided with a semi-truck in Graham June 25, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Music Festival raises funds for aspiring artists

Rainier Creative Arts Alliance will hold Eatonville’s second annual Scholarship Music Festival in support of aspiring young artists Saturday, July 13, from 12 noon to 10 p.m. at beautiful Glacier View Park, 209 Fir Ave. N. Eatonville — rain or shine

Eatonville Fourth of July Parade honors May Day organizers

Fireworks show, parade, raffles, and community fund.