Fresh Finds at the Steilacoom Farmers’ Market for September 5, 2012

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Wednesday is the last market of the season! Be sure and stop by to stock up on all of your market favorites. The Steilacoom market has had an amazing selection of vendors this summer and the best way to show our appreciation is to come out and shop! The free concert in Pioneer Park is Dave Calhoun and his tropical rock at 6:30pm. The market is located on the corner of Lafayette and Wilkes, … [Read more...]

Sequalitchew Creek & Edmond Marsh restoration plan meeting

A Core Group meeting to continue the discussion about the existing conditions of the Sequalitchew Creek watershed will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 1 – 4 p.m. at DuPont City Hall. The group will also adopt a final vision for the restoration plan and begin to refine options for four restoration elements. All meetings are open to the public and an opportunity to comment is … [Read more...]

Ecology releases updated document on fish consumption data

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The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is working to accurately identify how much fish residents eat so that protective standards may be set for water quality and in-water sediments. Accurate fish and shellfish consumption rates help to maintain the quality of Washington’s aquatic environment. In turn, that protects people’s health and Washington’s healthy, rich fish and shellfish … [Read more...]

Export Forum focuses on creating jobs and profits

With 95 percent of potential customers living outside of the United States, exporting goods and services makes business sense and can add significantly to a firm’s bottom line. The Pierce County Economic Development Department and the World Trade Center Tacoma are hosting an Export Forum featuring a keynote address by U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert, a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee … [Read more...]