Stories for October 2024

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Tuesday, October 29

Savvy Senior: Best CPAP alternatives for sleep apnea

I’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but can’t tolerate it. Are there any alternative treatment options you can tell me about?

Cruiser boys tennis players secure spots at district tournament

Eatonville High School’s boys tennis team competed at the 2A SPSL League Championships held Wednesday through Friday across Clover Park High School and Lakewood Tennis and Racquet Club.

Cruiser swim team sets sights on league championship

The Eatonville High School swim team finished its regular season on a high note with a commanding 105-35 victory over the Foss Falcons on Tuesday.

Eatonville falls to Steilacoom 42-0 on senior night

Eatonville’s post season hopes suffered a setback this past Friday night when the Steilacoom Sentinels came to town and delivered a 42-0 blow to the Cruisers on Senior Night. Penalties and miscues seem to have plagued Eatonville all night.

Coonrod captures league title as Eatonville cross country teams advance to districts

The Eatonville High School cross country teams showcased strong performances at the 2A SPSL League Championships on Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park, with the girls’ team securing second and the boys' team finishing fourth overall.

County auditor’s office gives election updates

The Pierce County Auditor’s Office is ramping up for this year’s General Election, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Eatonville Jr Cruisers finish undefeated season

In an intense championship showdown, the Eatonville Jr. Cruisers capped off an undefeated season with a hard-fought 22-14 victory over the Yelm Tornados, securing their first Thurston County Football League Championship in only their second season in the league.

Tuesday, October 22

Savvy Senior: How to find a cheaper Medicare prescription drug plan

What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan.

Eatonville girls swim team triumphs over Steilacoom

The Eatonville High School girls swim team delivered a powerful performance on Senior Night, defeating Steilacoom 91-62 in a meet packed with excitement and emotional moments.

Eatonville cross country posts solid performances

A few members of Eatonville boys' cross country team competed against 10 other schools on Oct. 16 at Ft. Steilacoom, delivering solid performances in both varsity and junior varsity races.

Lady Cruiser soccer split week with bounce-back win

The Eatonville High School girls soccer team had a rollercoaster week, starting with a tough 5-0 loss to the first-place Fife Trojans on Tuesday night.

Eatonville School District honors food service manager Terry High

The Eatonville School District proudly celebrated a significant milestone this week, honoring Food Service Manager Terry High for her 40 years of dedicated service to the district.

Eatonville falls to Washington in offensive shootout, 45-40

In a relentless downpour at Franklin Pierce Stadium on Friday night, the Eatonville Cruisers came up just short in a high-scoring thriller, falling 45-40 to the Washington Patriots.

Monday, October 21

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EATONVILLE TOWN COUNCIL on Monday, October 28, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE EATONVILLE TOWN COUNCIL on Monday, October 28, 2024

Tuesday, October 15

Recipe: The secret is in the sauce for this meatloaf

The sauce for this meatloaf does double duty as a glaze and a flavoring agent for the meat.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Mill Haus

In addition to its Oktoberfest celebration, Mill Haus will host events through Oct. 26.

Eatonville swim team has strong week

The Eatonville Cruisers swim team had an impressive week, securing a decisive win against Clover Park on Thursday before hosting the first-ever “Queen of the Woods” meet Saturday afternoon.

Book sale Friday and Saturday

Friends of the Eatonville Library will be having a Fall Book Sale on Friday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The sale will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Eatonville Library.

Eatonville Cruiser girls soccer earns draw, win

The Eatonville Cruiser girls soccer team put together a strong week, securing a 0-0 draw at home against Steilacoom on Tuesday and an 8-0 victory on the road against Foss on Wednesday.

Eatonville cross Country Sweeps 2A SPSL League Meet at Orting

The Eatonville Cruisers cross country teams delivered dominant performances at the 2A SPSL League meet on Wednesday, capturing first place in both the boys and girls races at Orting Cardinal Stadium.

Eatonville’s defense leads to 32-7 win over Fife

The Eatonville Cruisers bounced back in a big way Thursday night, cruising to a 32-7 victory over the Fife Trojans.

Tuesday, October 8

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Mill Haus Cider Company

The Mill Haus Cider Company is hosting its Oktoberfest celebration with a series of events, starting Oct. 9 through Oct. 13.

Eastern Washington growers, ranchers not satisfied with gray wolf predation rules

Members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met over three days last week in Spokane to discuss a number of topics, but concerns over gray wolf predation dominated comments from the public.

Recipe: Add a smear to your winter squash

You might call this recipe a two-fer. It's not just about the roasted delicata squash. It's also about the smear of labneh that accompanies it.

Washington candidates for Secretary of State clash over disinformation, residency

It’s unclear how many people watched, but there was another contentious election debate Tuesday night in addition to the one between the U.S. vice presidential candidates.

Lady Cruiser soccer splits week

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers soccer team extended its win streak to three games with a dominant 4-0 victory over the Franklin Pierce Cardinals on Oct. 1.

Franklin Pierce overpowers Eatonville in 50-0 Rout

The Eatonville Cruisers were overwhelmed in a 50-0 defeat to the Franklin Pierce Cardinals on Friday night, struggling to find any rhythm as mistakes piled up.

Eatonville Cross Country logs strong results at SPSL League Meet and John Payne Invitational

Eatonville High School’s cross country teams had a remarkable week of racing, posting strong individual and team performances.

Former Cruisers to be inducted into Eatonville High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Four distinguished Eatonville High School athletes will be honored at halftime of the Thursday, October 10th football game as they are inducted into the Eatonville High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Federal government, states grapple with regulating hemp products

While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is on track to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, efforts at both the federal and state levels to regulate legal hemp products are ongoing.

Eatonville boys tennis drops 2 matches

The Eatonville High School boys tennis team faced tough competition last week, dropping two close matches to Fife and Franklin Pierce.

Pierce County rural areas to see improved internet through $12M project

Pierce County has announced a public-private partnership that will use more than $7 million in federal funds to boost internet access in the region’s most rural areas.

Election Preview 2024: Pierce County Executive

With the 2024 General Election coming this Nov. 5, Ryan Mello and Kelly Chambers will be on the ballot for Pierce County Executive.

Boeing pulls healthcare coverage for striking machinists as WA taxpayers step up

Boeing machinists who’ve been on strike nearly three weeks are getting some help from state taxpayers in the form of healthcare and dental coverage, which lapsed for them on Sept. 30, due to the walkout.

Library board to discuss budget

At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the board will discuss the draft balanced operating budget and planned work for 2025.

Funding awarded for clean energy projects

Two Pierce County departments were awarded grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce Clean Energy Program.

Northwest Trek celebrates fall with events

It’s time for fall fun for the whole family at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park! From exploring the forest at night to watching animals enjoy fall offerings like pumpkins, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Eatonville crowns Homecoming queen and king

Eatonville High School crowned Homecoming royalty on Sept. 27.

Tuesday, October 1

Recipe: Bowling for food

Bowls are a popular and trendy category of food. The concept is simple: An individual serving bowl is arranged with various composed ingredients, such as cooked grains, vegetables, salads and proteins, that are connected by flavors and spices from regional cuisines.

Eatonville boys tennis defeats Clover Park, 4-1; two matches this week

The Eatonville High School boys tennis team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Clover Park in a home match on Thursday.

Eatonville swim team captures back-to-back wins

The Eatonville High School girls’ swim team delivered impressive performances, securing victories against both Clover Park and Steilacoom.

Eatonville cross country team picks up victories

The Eatonville High School cross country teams opened their 2A South Puget Sound League season in commanding fashion, sweeping both the boys and girls team titles on Thursday, Sept. 26.

Courson’s 7-goal week fuels Eatonville’s dominance

The Eatonville Cruisers girls soccer team had a commanding week, earning two shutout victories, including a dominant 6-0 win at home against Washington on Tuesday.

Eatonville stays unbeaten, dominates in Homecoming game

Despite a last-minute schedule change due to the ongoing referee shortage, which moved the Homecoming game to an earlier 4:30 p.m. kickoff, the Eatonville Cruisers showed no signs of disruption.