Edward W. Niehl, beloved educator, coach, mentor, community leader, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at the age of 102. Ed was born on March 5, 1924, in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Burien, Washington. He attended Highline High School, where he excelled in athletics, participating…
July 11 Sprinker Marks Half a Century
Sprinker Marks Half a Century Join us as Sprinker Recreation Center marks 50 incredible years of fostering community, recreation, and cherished memories. Over the past five decades, Sprinker has been a beloved gathering place where families connect, individuals enjoy recreational activities, and Pierce County staff serve with pride. Sprinker Recreation Center 521 Military Road S.Tacoma, WA…
Advertise with the PPP
The Pierce Prairie Post does advertising. Give us a try! We can post a story and some art, advertise an event or sales specials for local businesses. Contact Marianne Lincoln for more details and ideas. Donations can also be made at the donate page on the link above.
The Elusive Moloch House – a unicorn, found
By Marianne Lincoln Elk Plain and Spanaway have older settler history than almost any community in Western Washington because they were locations of Fort Nisqually farming stations. The Puget Sound Agricultural Company (PSAC) was created to continue British presence and the Hudson Bay Company’s profit in the Pacific Northwest. The historic map made for the…
June 30 fireworks Summit-Waller Tribal Land
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…
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