Stories for August 2023

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Thursday, August 31

Light rail service between Bellevue and Redmond set for spring launch

Sound Transit board has authorized up to $43 million to fund projects necessary to open the East Link Starter Line in March.

Wednesday, August 30

Prep football: With new coach in place, Cruisers prepare for season

Eatonville returns 13 starters as quest for another league title and state playoffs berth begins.

DNR to operators: Stop flying drones near wildfires

'Can’t believe we have to say this,' the agency posted on social media.

September is National Preparedness Month

The 2023 theme is 'Preparing for older adults'

Washington State Parks collects $14M more than 2021-23 projections

State Parks has collected $141.7 million so far in the current 2021-23 biennium.

Recipe: Much ado about tomatoes

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

U.S. F&W releases hunting numbers for Wash., country

In Washington, 185,147 hunting licenses were issued in 2021, or 2.4 for every 100 people.

Wednesday, August 23

Eatonville High's class of 1963 hosts reunion

On Aug. 5, the Eatonville High School class of 1963 had a reunion and gathered at the Van Eaton home.

Back-to-school checklist for Eatonville School District

A dozen things to do before the 2023-24 school year begins.

Recipe: Throw together an end-of-summer paella

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Burn bans in three Wash. counties; 13 NOAA air-quality warnings issued

Washington officials have sent out mailers to warn state residents of an impending drop in air quality — and what that means moving forward.

Northwest Trek celebrating a year with orphaned moose calves

The moose, all born in spring 2022, were rescued after being orphaned in Alaska.

Savvy Senior: Retirement planning for single women

Many single women face greater financial challenges in retirement than do men.

Thursday, August 17

Athletes, volunteers shine at ‘Discover Your Game'

Eatonville School District’s facilities see busy day as partnership comes together for athletics clinic.

WSDA: Washington is world's top blueberry producer

Farmers in Washington grow close to 90,000 tons of blueberries every year.

Wednesday, August 16

Get gritty: A drier palette and gravel gardens

As summers get increasingly hot, many Seattle gardeners are reimagining their gardens to use less water and handle the heat.

Red Cross: Donation shortfall could impact blood supply

$10 e-gift cards are available for donors in August.

'Build resilient businesses' — SBA celebrates 70th anniversary

Also: Five things you didn’t know about the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Savvy Senior: Best medical alert systems you don’t have to wear

There are several monitored medical alert systems on the market today that have voice-activated capabilities.

Recipe: An untraditional bread

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Thursday, August 10

Train excursions return to Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Operations are planned to resume with a limited schedule for September and October.

Average home value in Pierce County drops 3% over 2022

A county study found that the average single-family home dropped from $572,100 in 2022 to $554,500 in 2023.

Sign-ups available for ESD communications

The Eatonville School District provides newsletters and other district announcements.

Savvy Senior: Medicare and preventive health services

Most of Medicare’s preventive services are available for free with no copays or deductibles, as long basic eligibility standards are met.

Friday, August 4

Pierce County Fair set for Aug. 10-13

A complete schedule can be found in the Aug. 2 print edition of The Dispatch.

Coburg Tree Farm claims state's Tree Farmers of the Year award

The award honors their efforts of stewardship and promoting sustainable forestry on their 280-acre tree farm.

Recipe: Cooling off with spicy mussels

Weekly recipes and food ideas from Pacific Publishing.

Rainier Music Festival returns for the third year

The Rainier Music Festival, set for Aug. 5, is planned as a day of celebrating art, talent and culture.

Wednesday, August 2

Savvy Senior : How to plan a green funeral

Here’s what you should know about 'green burial' and 'green cremation' options.

Washington Ferries hoping for new hires in training partnership

With an initial class of 10 students, the two-year scholarship program is set to kick off in early 2024.

Washington, Oregon announce fishing moratorium on Columbia River

Fishing white sturgeon on a stretch of the Columbia River has been halted due to a recent increase in mortality rates.

Tuesday, August 1

Get Growing: Fragrance a powerful element for any garden

In the garden, fragrance can add a magical element that heightens the entire sensory experience.

Sound Transit approves $170M option for Denny Station light rail extension

The total increase over the financial plan is now $510 million, with Sound Transit expecting additional funding to be required.