Allyn News

“The board took a very long time to decide who the new chief will be”

Keizer Fire District moved one step closer to naming its new chief following a special meeting held Sunday, Jan. via Keizertimes

“There was a lot of other qualified candidates, but I think I had the right combo of experience, education and enthusiasm and passion for the fire service”

A Washington fire official with 26 years of experience is likely to be Keizer's next fire chief. via Statesman Journal

North Mason Top Stories Kitsap Sun staff Originally published 03:07 p.m., January 25, 2008 Updated 03:07 p.m., January 25, 2008 Randy Neatherlin, the Belfair Republican who ran against state Rep. via Kitsapsun.com

Ena Sorensen: 93, of Bremerton, in a nursing home, Dec. 29. Fredrick Barrett: 73, of Allyn, at Harrison Medical Center, Dec. via Kitsap Sun

“Working to empower people is what I do”

Aida Bound gives the peace sign to a honking, waving motorist who passes by her and other protesters at Memorial Park on Oct. via Wenatchee World

“It's not a Habitat for Humanity type of tour”

Son Michael Pham, founder of Kids Without Borders, visits the Thanh Xuan Peace Village near Hanoi. via Seattle Times

Judith Anne (Briggs) Pierce, 69, was born to Anne & BJ Briggs on August 17, l938. She passed away peacefully at home with her loving family and friends by her side on Sunday, September 30, 2007.

     Judie was a very warm and loving person who brightened the lives of everyone she knew.  She was devoted to her family and was married to the love of her life Jerry for over 51 years.

     Judie was multi-talented, able to knit, crochet, and her many tole-painted projects will decorate everyone's homes for many years.  She was very active in her Desert Aire community after they moved here six years ago.  Before that they lived for 25 years at Lakeland Village in Allyn. Judie and Jerry raised their children in Bremerton where she was born and raised, and was a graduate of the class of 1956 Bremerton High School. She was also very active with and devoted to the "Class of 56 Reunion Committee". Read more