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 Enjoy crafts, music and holiday traditions with Pierce County Library SystemBy: Mary Getchell
November 26, 2019
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington –Take some time to create and celebrate this holiday season with free, fun events for adults and teens from the Pierce County Library System.
Events include: Holiday Make and Take Bring some creativity and make a holiday craft. Thursday, Dec. 5 @ 6-8 p.m., ... in News
 Get hands on help to download e-books and audiobooks on the Digital BookmobileBy: Mary Getchell
October 16, 2019
Puyallup, Washington stop is one of only two stops in Washington state in News
Develop an appetite to advocate against hunger with Pierce County ConversationsBy: Mary Getchell
October 09, 2019
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Food, and especially a lack of it, affects the whole community. Explore food deserts and the issue of hunger during this fall’s Pierce County Conversations from the Pierce County Library System.
“Statistics show one in seven people in Pierce County don’t have enough ... in News
Library Board to discuss long-term funding, Friends of the Library and moreBy: Mary Getchell
October 07, 2019
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss its long-term funding plan, contributions from Friends of the Library groups, services at the Lakewood Pierce County Library, and other issues at the board’s monthly meeting at the Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd. SW, on Wednesday, ...
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Veteran-led Team Rubicon Assists Washington State Soldiers Home in Orting, WABy: Alyssa Dawson
March 28, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ORTING, WA (March 27, 2019) – Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, has launched an operation to provide assistance and support to the Washington Soldiers Home, a facility that encompasses a nursing home, transitional housing center, and homeless veteran housing. Outside of housing and placement, ... in News
Lily Lloyd, 17, is a senior at Orting High School. She captured the title of Miss Washington Teen USA 2019. The pageant took place on November 4 at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. Eighteen contestants competed in the pageant, which consisted of interview, fitness and evening gown. Each category ... in News
Tahoma Audubon Society Endorses Initiative 1631 for a Healthier Future for Birds and PeopleBy: Kirk Kirkland
October 11, 2018
"We need to act now in this election to protect birds and people from the growing threat of climate change," said Matt Megga, executive director of Tahoma Audubon Society (TAS). "TAS has endorsed Initiative 1631 and is participating in a Day of Climate Action on Saturday, October 20 in support ...
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Keeping you and your family Northwest Healthy.
We look forward to caring for you ... in News
I wanted to write in to give a very big thank you to the Orting Fire Department for making a very scary, potentially disastrous situation safe yesterday. I also wanted to warn others that our area has gone from very wet to very dry and dangerous in a short time. ...
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to Serve those Battling Homelessness and Substance Abuse
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Country Primitive Home Decor & Gift Shop NOW OPEN in Orting!!
We just moved our store from downtown Sumner to downtown Orting!! Come see us at : 207 Van Scoyoc Ave SW Store hours: Wed-Sat 11-4pm Sun 12-4pm Closed Mon & Tues in News
Author looking for little known Orting Stories - and Sam ColorossiBy: Dorothy Wilhelm
February 14, 2018
I am writing a book for The History Press based on little known Puget Sound stories - and it will include a chapter about Orting. The book is based on the stories I was told and people I met while doing the popular on-site TV show, My Home Town ...
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Orting native, actor, and producer Brian Harrington, became part of last night's Grammy Awards when the Foo Fighters new hit song "Run" became the "Best Rock Song" Grammy winner. Harrington who has a featured role in the "Run" music video (with the now famous hipster man-bun scene) Foo Fighters ‘Run’ ... in News
Local Agriculture Teacher Selected for Teachers Turn the Key ProgramBy: Andrea Fristoe
December 20, 2017
Jessica Olaiya, a local agricultural educator, was recently selected to participate in our National Teachers Turn the Key Scholarship Program.
A news release is below, and you can download an award photo here. In the photo from left to right are Samuel Parker, RAM Trucks representative, Jessica ... in News
 Orting Woman Celebrates Life During Give Thanks, Give Life MonthBy: Jennifer Bergman
November 01, 2017
TODAY kicks off Give Thanks, Give Life Month! We are so excited to get the word out about the life saving gift of organ donation. Across the nation, over 116,000 people are awaiting a life saving transplant. In our region alone, 3,200 of our Northwest neighbors are hoping each day ... |
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