Rochester NewsLocal news for Rochester, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Welding a Life After TransAlta- June 30, 2008 Mike Buchanan was working on his day off in November 2006 at TransAlta -- the day employees were told the coal mine was closing.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/welding-a-life-after-transalta?fromrss=1 Pushing train safety - Officials and an engineer talk about preventing tragedy- June 28, 2008 SALEM, OR - As the Union Pacific train approached the Salem Amtrak station Wednesday afternoon, 3-year-old Makena Big John-Miller let out a cheer.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/pushing-train-safety-officials-and-an-engin... First kids to try free lunches give program a thumbs-up- June 26, 2008 Daily campers and drop-ins gave the "Italian dunkers" and green beans a thumbs-up at Tumwater Parks and Recreation's first free lunch for the summer.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/first-kids-to-try-free-lunches-give-program... Washington raising some homes over flood level- June 24, 2008 Thurston County has applied for more than $800,000 of the $1 million in state grants available to raise homes above flood stage.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/washington-raising-some-homes-over-flood-le... Overpruning of trees must end- June 24, 2008 In April, more than 150 flowering cherry and other street trees were pruned improperly - some would say butchered.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/overpruning-of-trees-must-end?fromrss=1 Celebrating Swedes in Rochester- June 22, 2008 Swede Day festivities, which begin Saturday morning, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Grand Mound-Rochester Citizens Group's purchase of Swede Hall.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/celebrating-swedes-in-rochester?fromrss=1 Serving Up Swedish Heritage- June 20, 2008 Saturday's Swede Day festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Grand Mound Rochester Citizens' Group purchase of what is today known as Swede Hall.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/serving-up-swedish-heritage?fromrss=1 Landscaper faces $163,000 bill for topping- June 18, 2008 City officials want a landscaping company to pay an estimated $163,000 to repair damage after it topped more than 450 street trees in the Horizon Pointe neighborhood without permission.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/landscaper-faces-163-000-bill-for-topping?f... Children's voices in spotlight for book on flooding- June 11, 2008 Ryon Connery said he'll never forget how his mom handled the Dec. 3 floods. How to get a copy "This Flood Happened" costs $24.95 and is available at www.adnaschools.org. Proceeds will help rebuild Adna ...http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/childrens-voices-in-spotlight-for-book-on-f... Boys & Girls Clubs serve our children- June 8, 2008 Thumbs up: Boys & Girls Clubs Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County held its sixth annual "Foundation for the Future" fundraising breakfast at Saint Martin's University recently.http://www.topix.net/city/rochester-wa/2008/06/boys-girls-clubs-serve-our-children?fromrss... |