DuPont WA Newswire - Courtesy of South Puget Sound News
DuPont WA Newswire - Courtesy of South Puget Sound News
Fri, 18 May 2012 20:01:30 +0100
Two battalions from 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade set to deploy to Afghanistan www.southpugetsoundnews.com The 109th Military Intelligence Battalion and the 502nd Military Intelligence Battalion, both assigned to 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at JBLM, are set to deploy to Afghanistan in late spring of 2012.This is the first deployment to Afghanistan for both of the military intelligence...
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:36:34 +0100
Our week started out in the 80's and now we are hoping to hit the low 60s. Saturday looks dry with some sunshine. Sunday looks wet. Plan accordingly and enjoy the weekend!
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:31:26 +0100
Attention Golfers: Here's an event at Eagles Pride Golf Course.
Lewis-McChord Family and MWR Eagles Pride Golf Course is looking for a few good golfers to play in the Rainier Cup 3-day event. Interested? Come to the meeting May 25, 5:30 p.m. at Eagles Pride or call 253-967-6522.
Fri, 18 May 2012 19:21:47 +0100
Meet SHS New Principal www.southpugetsoundnews.com The public is invited to an informal public discussion to meet the new Steilacoom High School principal, Brian Hanson. This session will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in the Steilacoom High School Commons starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. Any student, parent, or citizen who...
Fri, 18 May 2012 18:31:50 +0100
Suspicious person incident prompts School District to remind parents of safety precautions www.southpugetsoundnews.com Parents of students attending Pioneer Middle School and Saltar's Point Elementary School were reminded this week to take safety precautions when students are walking to and from bus stops after a suspicious person reportedly approached students who were waiting for the school bus in the Oakbrook...
Fri, 18 May 2012 17:53:30 +0100
DuPont HealthMart Pharmacy keeps adding great items to their store! Here's the latest!
DuPont HealthMart Pharmacy Coming soon...a gift card mall. We will soon have gift cards from major retailers and restaurants including Home Depot, BestBuy, Amazon, Applebee's, Olive Garden, Barnes & Noble, Cabela's, iTunes, Old Navy, Kohl's and more. We also stock gift bags and greeting cards.
Fri, 18 May 2012 16:35:02 +0100
Just a reminder that JBLM's Military Retiree Appreciation Day is today. Here's the link for the info! http://www.southpugetsoundnews.com/local-events/jblm-hosts-military-retiree-appreciation-day-on-may-18/
JBLM hosts Military Retiree Appreciation Day on May 18 www.southpugetsoundnews.com Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day event Friday, May 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hangar 9 on JBLM McChord Field. Event officials are expecting more than 3,000 military beneficiaries to attend. Military Retiree Appreciation Day events include: Madigan
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:41:04 +0100
Now here's a deal you really can't pass up!
Wall Photos Offer good through July 31, 2012 The owner/pharmacist - Jim
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:47:17 +0100
We have received a lot of calls, texts and emails about the development taking place west of Center Drive near Sequalitchew Creek. Hopefully the article we just published will provide some answers. http://www.southpugetsoundnews.com/news/construction-begins-on-creekside-village/
Thu, 17 May 2012 19:38:06 +0100
Construction begins on Creekside Village www.southpugetsoundnews.com The owners of Creekside Village began clearing trees on their 12.8 acre parcel of land located west of Center Drive and next to Sequalitchew Creek in DuPont on Tuesday, May 15. The site and smell of towering Douglas Firs coming down triggered several emails and text messages to South Puget...
Thu, 17 May 2012 15:02:12 +0100
Community invited to Armed Forces Day celebration at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Saturday, May 19 www.southpugetsoundnews.com Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its gates to the public for the base’s annual Armed Forces Day celebration this Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.The celebration and installation open house offers members of the greater Puget Sound community an opportunity to join JBLM service members...
Thu, 17 May 2012 00:50:29 +0100
How many miles will you pledge to run or walk this Memorial Day in honor of the fallen?
wear blue Runs for the Fallen www.wearblueruntoremember.org EVENT DETAILS This Memorial Day , we are asking members of our worldwide community to hit the streets and run in honor of the fallen. A long run, or short walk, the distance doesn't matter. But...
Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29:20 +0100
Michael Grayum Community Finance Committee meeting Wednesday, May 16th, 7:30 – 9:30 PM at City Hall. The Committee’s list of options for sustainable budget solutions will be presented at the upcoming Town Hall meeting Thursday, May 24th at 6:30 PM at the Home Course Golf Course.
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:37 +0100
JBLM hosts Military Retiree Appreciation Day on May 18 www.southpugetsoundnews.com Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day event Friday, May 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hangar 9 on JBLM McChord Field. Event officials are expecting more than 3,000 military beneficiaries to attend.Military Retiree Appreciation Day events...
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:01:21 +0100
Meet Steilacoom High School's new Principal on May 22 www.southpugetsoundnews.com The public is invited to an informal public discussion to meet the new Steilacoom High School principal, Brian Hanson. This session will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in the Steilacoom High School Commons starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. Any student, parent, or citizen who...
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:37 +0100
Steilacoom Farmers' Market gets ready for 2012 www.southpugetsoundnews.com There are less than five weeks until the kickoff of the fourth season of the Steilacoom Farmers' Market. If you are interested in volunteering at the market this summer, please contact Laura Johnson at 253-581-1912. There are a variety of tasks involved in keeping the market running...
Wed, 16 May 2012 01:40:23 +0100
There is a joint Steilacoom Town Council and Planning Commission meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m., and a DuPont City Council workshop that begins at 6 p.m. We posted the agenda of the Steilacoom meeting earlier today. Here's a link to the DuPont workshop agenda:
Meeting for proposed JBLM Entry Gate www.southpugetsoundnews.com The Department of the Army at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is conducting a public scoping meeting under the National Environmental Policy Act for the construction and operation of an Access Control Point (entry gate) at the intersection of Steilacoom-DuPont Road and Wharf Road.This project...
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:50:24 +0100
Joint Meeting of the Steilacoom Town Council and Planning Commission www.southpugetsoundnews.com The Steilacoom Town Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting on Tuesday, May 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Steilacoom Town Hall.The agenda is as follows:A. Call to Order and Roll CallB. Pledge of AllegianceC. Consent Agenda1. Minutes of, 20122. Approval of Payroll Checks...
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:31:12 +0100
DAWG Dash in DuPont www.southpugetsoundnews.com University of Washington students are bringing their year-end project of raising awareness for Canine Assistants to DuPont, and you can help them raise funds for this worthwhile cause.On Saturday, May 19, UW students will hold a DAWG DASH down the Sequalitchew Creek Trail starting a 10 a.m.,...
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:28:00 +0100
Steilacoom Ferry Terminal Community Meeting www.southpugetsoundnews.com The public is invited to learn about potential improvements to the ferry loading lanes at the Steilacoom Terminal during a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Steilacoom Town Hall. Public comments are welcome.There are three loading lanes along Union Avenue. Potential improvements to the...
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:26 +0100
DuPont Memorial Day Ceremony www.southpugetsoundnews.com The City of DuPont’s annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Ross Plaza on Monday, May 28 at 3:00 PM.This ceremony has special significance this year as the city will add three additional names to the Memorial Wall from the DuPont community who “gave the last full measure of devotion”...
Tue, 15 May 2012 23:22:34 +0100
Ross Plaza www.southpugetsoundnews.com Loading Map.... Ross PlazaRoss Loop - DupontDetails 47.091621 -122.6430636 Address Ross Loop Dupont Washington 98327 United States Upcoming Events No events in this location
Tue, 15 May 2012 21:05:54 +0100
Fun news from Farrelli's pizza!
Wall Photos We are very excited to announce that Farrelli's is the official post-match destination for the Sounders U23 team this season after their home games. The team will celebrate post-match at @[144048415628412:274:Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza (Parkland)], @[134310349960819:274:Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza (Tacoma)] & @[147348608620346:274:Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza (DuPont)]... dates and times coming soon! Go Sounders!
Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:44 +0100
JBLM late night firing announcement for May 16-17 www.southpugetsoundnews.com Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on May 16 and 17 of 155mm Howitzer's.JBLM officials state that the firing will take place throughout the day, and should be completed by midnight each day.This late-night firing is certification and training by one of the artillery units on...
Tue, 15 May 2012 15:01:56 +0100
Local food banks receive homemade bread made by students www.southpugetsoundnews.com Thanks to baking efforts by some Pioneer Middle School students, 280 loaves of homemade bread were donated to local food banks on May 7.Some Pioneer students learned the art of bread making the previous week at an assembly. Pioneer teacher Cathy Stewart coordinated the Life Skills Bread Baking...
Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:42 +0100
New hires at Real Estate Investment Services in DuPont www.southpugetsoundnews.com Real Estate Investment Services (REIS), with offices throughout Puget Sound, announced two new hires this week in their DuPont office.Kim Worswick has taken the position of property manager, and Megan Welborn was hired as property manager assistant. Worswick will be responsible for marketing,...
Tue, 15 May 2012 01:10:14 +0100
Northwest Landing ROA just sent out this notice for a lost dog with a photo attached. If you live in DuPont and have seen this dog today, please contact the owner. "Our boxer, Bella, got lost this morning. She is 60 lbs., tan with black and some white markings. If you have seen her or know where she is, please call Monika at 253-651-9742. "
Mon, 14 May 2012 21:51:48 +0100
Traffic Alert: WSDOT is reporting a collision on I-5 southbound at (MP 121) near Joint Base Lewis McChord. The left lane is blocked. Accident was reported at 1:20 p.m. Emergency vehicles are on the scene.