🌱 SR 161 shut near Graham after deadly school bus crash today
Graham, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Graham! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- SR 161 shut near Graham after deadly school bus crash today
- How a Graham-Kapowsin sophomore dominated Washington high school softball this year
Also on today's calendar: From the Ground & Up and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
- Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Graham-area school bus crash closes SR 161, one in critical condition (thenewstribune.com) — A serious crash between a pick-up and an Eatonville school bus has closed both directions of SR 161 near Graham this afternoon, with the truck’s driver in critical condition and one person later pronounced dead. None of the roughly 40 students on the bus reported injuries, but troopers say the highway will be shut “for a while,” and Graham-area drivers should avoid SR 161 and expect major delays. 
• G-K's Brooklyn Pettit is TNT's 2026 All-Area Softball Player of the Year (thenewstribune.com) — A standout season from Graham-Kapowsin High School pitcher Brooklyn Pettit just earned her The News Tribune’s 2026 All-Area Softball Player of the Year honor, after leading the Eagles to their best record ever. With four no-hitters, 317 strikeouts, and big power at the plate, the Graham-based sophomore has locals excited for another deep state-tournament run next year.
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Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bonnie Raitt- Centrum Benefit Concert Performer at Fort Worden State Park
South Sound Blues Association Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA, 98368
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Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers trio at Rainwater Brewing, Tumwater
South Sound Blues Association Rainwater Brewing, 2442 Mottman Rd SW, Tumwater, WA, 98512
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Annie Eastwood & Her All-Star Band Featuring Billy Stapleton and Bruce Laven at Remlinger Farms Brerw Stage
South Sound Blues Association remlinger farms, 32610 NE 32nd Street, Carnation, WA, 98014
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Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek at Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
South Sound Blues Association Kimball’s Coffeehouse, 6659 Kimball Dr, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
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Blackberry Smoke at the Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma →
South Sound Blues Association Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel, 2920 East R Street, Tacoma, WA, 98404
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Billy Shew and Sole Providers at Purdy’s Public House & Arcade, Sumner
South Sound Blues Association Purdy’s Public House & Arcade, 16202 64th St E, Sumner, WA, 98390
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Big Irish Jay →
6th / Proctor, Elk Plain
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Silver City 6 at the Spar, Tacoma
South Sound Blues Association The Spar, 2121 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403
7:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
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- ******* MY POTATO IS NOT LOST!
Read the post please. This is not about my LOST dog. Though she did wander off yesterday. She came back. It's about how they charge you when they… (Nextdoor Mid-200th) - I have 4 kittens that need good homes.
Please contact me. They are beautiful babies. (Nextdoor Summer Run)
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🗞 Nearby News
Orting
- Senior prank causes ‘adorable chaos' at Pierce County school with pets, siblings (thenewstribune.com)
South Hill
- Teen says he shot and killed mother's boyfriend on South Hill after boyfriend choked her (thenewstribune.com)
- Man arrested after stealing signatures for petition against millionaire's tax (thenewstribune.com)
- Pierce County declines charges against trans teen accused of wrestling match sex assault (komonews.com)
Spanaway
- Maybe Johnny Paycheck was right (pierceprairiepost.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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