We all need water. None of us can deny that. Fresh water is a limited resource on this Earth, and its value is well known by the greedy who would like to control it. knowing this and protecting everyone’s right to free access to water is an important ecological move. Laws in many states require…
1000 residents needed to take the Blue Zones pledge to make their lives healthier and to live longer
Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway is on a mission to have 1,000 Parkland-Spanaway residents pledge make healthy changes in their lives by August 31, 2026. By reaching this goal, they can become an official Blue Zones Community. They are halfway now, share this prolifically on social media. Do it now! Here is the link to…
Fairfax Bridge fan here, unapologetic
EditorialMarianne Lincoln Whether you call it O’Farrell or Fairfax, the bridge over the Carbon Canyon is closed. In the past few years, it became overwhelmingly obvious that it was becoming unstable. Frankly, I was surprised it took as long as it did to tag it. Yet with all the amazing history and beautiful scenery up…
Help shape the future of aging and disability support in Pierce County: public invited to review draft Area Plan
What helps you live a full, supported, and independent life as you age or manage a disability in Pierce County? More than 800 local older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers shared their daily experiences through our survey and community conversations. Their input helped Pierce County Human Services create an updated roadmap—and now we need…
Sept 8 Community Meeting for Oak View Tiny House Village
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is a nonprofit affordable housing and tiny house village shelter provider in the Puget Sound region hosting the following public meeting on the proposed temporary housing community in Spanaway, Oak View Tiny House Village: What: Community Meeting for Oak View Tiny House Village When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m….
In with the new – a day of transition
By Marianne Lincoln I am awake early this morning thinking about the experiences I have had this week. One of my best friends, my classmate in school, and my bridesmaid, lost her husband. He actually isn’t gone yet, his acute event left him without brain activity in the ICU. She sent me a text. I…
August 22 Blue Zones Events
Saturday, August 22 there are so many things happening almost at the same time, but actually in sequence. Here are some great options for your family. 2026-08-22 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Junk in the Trunk | 12420 Ainsworth Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98444 2026-08-22 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am | Parkland…
Franklin Pierce District looking for creative ways to fund itself
By Marianne Lincoln Apparently, the Franklin Pierce School District is strained for funds. The state legislature created several new funding mechanisms and Bethel and Franklin Pierce both have been on the short end of the formulas. Both districts are very dependent on transporting students by school buses and the state does not fund transportation departments,…
As Northwest as it gets, it even flows that way
By Marianne Lincoln This week is for chasing water. I am leading the Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council on a trip to Graham. This is the far eastern edge of a watershed that takes up the center of Pierce County. This watershed has no glacier fed rivers. It does not flow from the Cascade mountains….
CPTC Flett Property Habitat Stewardship – Saturday, August 22nd
There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will be spreading mulch in the Flett Wetland restoration area to slow regrowth of blackberries. We can also…
Community Networking with local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Parkland Spanaway has begun hosting community no-host networking nights once a month. The Next is Thursday, August 20, 4 to 6 p.m. They are on the third Thursday of the month in the lounge at El Toro in Parkland, 13719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA. (Happy Hour is from 3 to…
48th LeMay Annual Show -August 29
t’s almost that time of year again for the LeMay Annual Show! For the past 48 years we’ve been hosting this event for the community, and this year is no different. Admission is FREE to attend the car show here at Marymount and if you’re interested in going to the LeMay Private Garages on C…