By Marianne Lincoln eVTOL is electric Vertical Take Off & Landing. You know those flying cars we always dreamed about? This is it. More new language, Vertiport – a landing pad for the VTOL Yes, the Vertiports are part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) latest proposals and city planning horizon. Local Spanaway native, engineer,…
Take what you need, drop off some for others
Free Community Food Pantry Spanaway: 22221 51st Ave CT E Spanaway, WA 98387. Open 24/7. Fully stocked. ** Bring your own bags. **Take what u need, & leave some for others ~Please limit what you take.~~We ❤ love to help our community. Neighbors helping neighbors, best of the best. Thank you, Carrie Scott. They maintain…
Dahlia tubers starting Feb 1, Hidden Well Gardens
Hidden Well Gardens is truly a bit hidden from the main road. That awkward area from 152nd Street to Brookdale Road is hampered by the hill created in the ice age by Clover Creek. But if you can find your way there (use GIS) and you love dahlias, this is a place to stop by…
Bethel Family Center Needs
By Caitlin McConnell, Bethel School District- Community Connections We are reaching out with two opportunities to partner with our community in meaningful ways. First, we are currently working on our Daffodil Parade float, Bethel in Bloom, and are seeking donations of artificial flowers. All colors are welcome, with a particular need for blue, purple, and red. Flower donations can…
Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program
Arivva is offering a free Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) Phase 1, designed to help individuals take their first steps toward a meaningful career in healthcare. Registration is open through February 6, 2026.Classes run February 9 to March 6, 2026, in person from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at: 402 Garfield St…
How to help a neighbor or friend
By Marianne Lincoln Over and over I read posts on social media about a friend, family member, a neighbor, or a woman with children on the street all who need social services of some kind. The biggest problem is most people are not versed in available social services. The social services come from so many…
Register to Vote!
In Pierce County, Washington, you can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election or in-person through Election day. Registrations done by mail need to be received by the 8 day deadline. Three ways to register: 1. Online You can register online, 24 hours a day, at VoteWA.gov. 2. By mail …
Plan ahead for Dog Days of Spanaway Aug 2
By Tausha Blaksley Mark your calendars for a paw-some day at Sprinker Recreation Center! Join us for the Dog Days of Spanaway onSunday, August 2nd 2026! I know that vendors book their calendars early in the year, so if you want to be included, save this date! Applications will be out soon. Partnering with Sprinker…
Who is Spanaway?
By Marianne Lincoln Let me be clear. If Spanaway and Parkland do not decide to incorporate as communities, Pierce County is on its way to decide to make you part of a big city called Frederickson. Are you Parkland? Or, are you a suburb of Frederickson? You are going to need to make that decision…
Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan
Help spread the word about a new public survey for the Transportation Resilience Improvement Plan (TRIP). See also WSDOT’s Online Open House.The TRIP will examine how natural hazards including wildfires, flooding, landslides, and earthquakes could affect the roads, bridges, and other transportation connections we rely on every day. The survey is open now, and respondents will have the chance to enter a drawing for one of two $100 gift cards after it closes on January 30.Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8619003/WSDOT-Transportation-Resilience-Improvement-Plan-Survey-2026
SB6181 needs work
By Marianne Lincoln I testified in Olympia today in front of the Local Government Committee. I also had a chance before the meeting to chat with one of the bill sponsors, Senator Conway. I sent Senators Conway and Nobles a copy of my testimony with suggestions and details about an incorporation campaign that may need…
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