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Savvy Senior: How to replace important lost documents

How do I go about replacing some important documents that were lost when our home of 50 years burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, old tax returns, Social Security and Medicare cards, birth certificates, marriage license and passports.

Not-so-smooth road ahead: Report says Washington's highways among the worst in nation

Washington state has some of the worst-performing, least cost-effective roads and bridges in the nation, according to Reason Foundation’s “28th Annual Highway Report," released Thursday.

Mill Haus Makers’ Markets bring arts, crafts and shoppers together

For the past several years, Mill Haus Cider Company has hosted the Mill Haus Makers' Markets twice a month on Sundays year-round, from 12-4 p.m. during the fall, winter, and spring months. The market features 15 to 20 vendors, including several local Eatonville merchants and artisans from Pierce County and even Seattle.

105 years living a blessed life

On March 8, 1920, Mabel B. Hughes was born to David and Maggie Brown in Canton, Miss. From facing life as a Black woman in the rural south during the Jim Crow Era to bearing witness to major historical events that shaped our country over the decades, she remains a living treasure to her family and everyone who knows her as they celebrate Mrs. Hughes’ 105th birthday this month.

Recipe: Adding a tasty twist to traditional long-grain rice

Enjoy experimenting with different cuisines at the dinner table? This recipe for “Chicken and Vegetable Clay Pot Rice” from Andrea Nguyen’s “Into the Vietnamese Kitchen” (Ten Speed Press) allows home chefs to bring a taste of Vietnam into their homes.

Report: Home construction costs in Washington state climbing due to red tape

One of the largest home building associations in America has released a report detailing the rising costs of home construction in Washington state, blaming onerous government regulations for higher prices.

County seeks mural artists

Pierce County is launching a pilot mural program to transform public spaces frequently targeted by graffiti and vandalism into vibrant works of public art. Artist applications are invited for three mural opportunities on Pierce County-owned properties in unincorporated areas.

Bottoms up! Bill to study updating WA’s alcohol tax system moves ahead

A bill to have the Legislature evaluate how to modernize Washington state’s alcohol tax system passed out of executive session in the Senate Way & Means Committee without recommendation on Thursday afternoon.

County Council honors people of Ukraine

The Pierce County Council and Executive issued a proclamation on Tuesday, Feb. 18, honoring Ukraine’s courageous defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022.

Almost 90% of CCA-funded projects in Washington don’t reduce carbon emissions

The 2021 Climate Commitment Act enacted by the state Legislature places a cap on the amount of allowable carbon emissions and generates revenue through carbon auctions that are used to fund environmental projects throughout the state. However, almost 90% of project spending does not impact carbon emissions.

Savvy Senior: When to worry about your memory

At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist?

Soul-Food: ‘the hyc’ is a sacred space to nourish your soul through healing movement and meditation

Nicole Hadman celebrated the grand opening of ‘the hyc’ this January in downtown Eatonville, Washington. After years of facilitating classes and running events catering to holistic health practices at various local studios and Benston Hall, she felt the calling to open a studio of her very own.

Recipe: Corned beef and cabbage a staple of Saint Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick's Day is rife with tradition. Community parades, Irish music and, of course, a few adult beverages are just a few of those traditions, each of which helps make Saint Patrick's Day a beloved holiday for men, women and children regardless of their heritage or religion.

March superintendent updates

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for supporting our nearly 2,000 students every day. It takes all of us working together to ensure the success of every student, and I am honored to serve the Eatonville School District. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication.

Eatonville Chess Club competes at state tournament

The expansive gymnasium was set with more than 150 chess boards, but the participants were clustered by one wall opposite the tables which was expectantly blank. They were awaiting the posting of team pairings for the 6th and final round of the State Chess Tournament.

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