Hold onto your hats, There will be a fireworks show tonight, June 30 at Firecracker Alley off 72nd Street between Waller & Vickery at the Puyallup Tribal area, This show is free to the public, so if you love fireworks, by all means, go out to see! Culture events are from 4 to 6 p.m….
USA 250th Parades, Potlucks, and Fun!
It has been 250 years since that original Declaration of Independence from the King of England. There is nothing like the pride and fun of a small town Fourth of July celebration! Here is where to find them. Have a safe, but fun Fourth! The City of Roy 4th of July Parade begins at the…
Mural Ribbon Cutting – Delayed, TBD
You may have seen them taking shape as you drive up (or down) the hill on Pacific Avenue at 166th Street. The murals are a joint community projected, headed up by Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway (BZoPS). BZoPS is a health and wellness project Pierce County, MultiCare, and Franciscan Health brought to the area to…
Serving Up Food Crawls – Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway
Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway has several upcoming Food Crawls in both communities. They are asking for registrations for the events, but there is no cost to register. Here is the registration link: https://bluezonesprojectparklandspanaway.com/events/ Upcoming food crawls include the following: July 1, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 amParkland Food Crawl: Marvel Bay Cafe |…
Pierce County wants your art on its signal boxes
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) is calling on local artists to add their creativity across unincorporated Pierce County. Applications are now open to wrap traffic signal boxes in original artwork, turning everyday intersections into vibrant community landmarks. Want to learn more? A free informational session will be held via Zoom TODAY, Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00…
Tabernacle Choir LA Concert Watch Party June 26
Join us for a special Hollywood Bowl Watch Party as The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square takes the stage in Los Angeles for a historic concert event with special guests, Donny Osmond, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Stephanie Block and Sebastian Arcelus. Our local watch party will be held at Graham LDS Church at 13612 224th…
Checking in with the Sheriff – Parkland Spanaway June 20
Sheriff Swank will extend his availability to residents into this weekend, and with particular convenience for those of Parkland and Spanaway. Date: June 20, 2026Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PMLocation: Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County LibraryAddress:13718 Pacific Ave STacoma, WA 98444 Checking In with the Sheriff Residents are invited to share crime investigation leads and other public safety concerns to assist Sheriff Swank catch the bad…
History’s a Five Alarm Fire in Pierce County
Story & Photos by Marianne Lincoln “Oops, sorry.” These are the famous words joked about all over Pierce County. Ask almost anyone who has lived here more than ten years. They will tell you. In Pierce County, it is easier to just do it and then apologize later when you get caught. The Planning department…
Help Me Fight a Wrongful Workers’ Comp Decision
Going Pro Se isn’t easy. Paying for the necessary expert testimony is costly. I never imagined I’d be in this position — injured, kept out of work, and now fighting for the medical care and support I deserve. My Workers’ Compensation case is at a critical stage (court), and the truth is, I can’t win…
Frederickson Community June 17
The Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) will have their last meeting (until September) next Wednesday, June 17, at the Pierce County Skills Center at 6:00 p.m. Feel free to join in by Google Meet with the link: https://meet.google.com/zti-wjtt-pfr Topics include: Committee Reports:A. Public SafetyB. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross ParkC. Land Use Advisory CommissionD….
June 19-20 Rummage Sale at Parkland Community Center
June 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parkland Community Center, 214 121st St S, Parkland will be a chance to find some great deals and also help the community center budget. There will be things like jewelry, clothing, furniture, kitchen supplies, art, holiday…
Maybe Johnny Paycheck was right
In August, it will be a full 14 years that the Pierce Prairie Post has been on this news blog. The only one getting advertising income is the WordPress site, and they make me pay them too. Those are not my ads, it is them. I tried to up the amount I pay to stop…
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