They ate fish, witnessed a ceremonial blessing, listened to old-time fiddlers and imagined what life was like 150 years ago while walking the same ground that British explorers once claimed as their own. Over 500 visitors attended the Third Annual Fort Nisqually Site Celebration Picnic held on August 23, 2009. For the first time, the [...]
After remaining empty for nine years, it looks as though the Abitibi property on the outskirts of Steilacoom is about to enter a new chapter. An offer was made on the property at 4302 Chambers Creek Road, and approved at a bankruptcy hearing for AbitibiBowater Inc. on January 19 in Delaware. The offer was made [...]
Starting in February, bus service will finally make its way to DuPont. Well, sort of. While City officials are still fighting an uphill battle with Pierce Transit to establish a bus route in DuPont, a deal of sorts has been struck that will at least bring Sound Transit buses to the city a little more [...]
Lisa Hallett knows that she was married to an amazing man. She also knows that anyone who had the chance to meet Army Cpt. John Hallett could tell that he was the kind of guy who’d give the coat off of his back or the shoes off of his feet to someone in need. “John [...]
A lawsuit that was brought against the Town of Steilacoom and former Councilwoman Connie Aboubakr and her husband, Karim, has been settled. The petitioner of the lawsuit was Steven Bruno, the developer of Sunnyside Heights on Lafayette Street. Town Attorney Larry Hoffman made the announcement regarding the settlement at the Steilacoom Town Council meeting on [...]
Kyoshi Skip Ettinger, who teaches Shorinryu Seibukan Okinawan karate classes at Fort Lewis, has many reasons to be proud of his first student – Drew Derrick-Bisbee. In 2008, Derrick-Bisbee was awarded two World Championships by the North American Sport Karate Association. He also won a highly selective spot on the U.S. Martial Arts Team, and [...]
Want a thick, juicy, mouthwatering cut of succulent, fresh, local prime rib? Michael’s Meats and Seafood sold over 12,000 pounds of just that in December from their Aberdeen location. However, if you’re not up for the hour and 20-minute drive over to Aberdeen, you are in luck. In July of 2009, Michael Borns opened his [...]
