By Al Schmauder A historically large number of Chinook salmon returned to Chambers Bay this year according to Rahmi Aiken, manager of the WDFW fish trap at the dam on Chambers Creek. He estimated 5,000 or more fish were either harvested by Tribes, caught bysport fishermen or released into Chambers Creek. As of 1 Oct…
Children’s Friendship Festival – Oct 24
NW Community Center is sponsoring a Children’s Friendship Festival on October 24 at the New Life Culture Center, 9702 E B Street, Tacoma. The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm. The event will feature dance, music, art contest, and cultural attire.
Trunk or Treat time! October 24 at Marymount
The LeMay Marymount Event Center will be the site of a Trunk or Treat Event on October 24 from 1pm to 3pm. THe event is free to the community.
Oct 21 Pacific Avenue Business Group
Do you have a business on Pacific Avenue and interested in forming a coalition with other local businesses? Well, come on out! Safe Streets is Sponsoring a business group along the SR7 corridor. The next meeting will be October 21, from 4 to 6 pm at the Parkland Community Center, 214 121srt St s, Parkland,…
Watershed Festival for Clover Chambers on October 10
The 2nd Annual Clover Chambers Watershed Festival is about to kick off at noon on October 10 at the Flett Creek Natural Resources Laboratory, across from CPTC at the light for Hageness Dr. There will be tours of the Flett Outdoor Lab, and Exhibitor Fair, Watershed issues talk, a Scotch Broom pulling contest, and snacks….
How much is our aquifer worth? Can we give it away?
The City of DuPont Planning Department was approached by the local gravel mine to use their south parcel and to de-water the aquifer in order to dig deeper for the gravel. That parcel is along the descending portion of Sequalitchew Creek. The mining operation offered restoration of habitat in some areas in trade. The dewatering…
Oct 3 New Bethel High School Opens Its Doors to the Community for 18th Annual All Bethel Community Day
Free October 3rd event brings families, students, local organizations and businesses together for a day of food, music, performances and community connection BETHEL, WA — October 2, 2026 — With the new Bethel High School now open, the broader Bethel community will have an opportunity to experience the new campus and connect with local resources during the…
Salmon migration through Steilacoom Lake
It is September and the rains have arrived. In Washington, that means the salmon are heading up the rivers and streams. Some creeks that have not had salmon in years are being blessed with returning fish. The most significant is the Chamber Creek, Steilacoom Lake, Flett Ctreek, Ponce De Leon, and Clover Creek area in…
Book Sale at Steilacoom Community Center – Sept 25
Friends of Steilacoom Library Fall Book Sale on Friday, September 25, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. at the Steilacoom Community Center at 2301 Worthington in Steilacoom. It will be a big sale with great prices.
Parkland Community Trail Ribbon Cutting
With music, gifted trees, and snacks of Trail Mix (What else?), Pierce County celebrated the new Parkland Community trail Ribbon Cutting. The event began with a trail walking tour near Spire Rock at Sprinker Recreation center at 9:30 in the morning. This portion was hosted by ForeverGreen Trails and Executive Director Larry Leveen. When the…
Businesses in Spanaway & Parkland need some good breaks
Are you a Spanaway or Parkland Business owner? Chances are your life isn’t easy, particularly if you are located on or near Pacific Avenue. Your regular, paying customers are very aware you deal with shoplifting, fraudulent payments, fake money, stolen shopping carts, break-ins, and abusive customers, among other issues. What we have not had for…
Fundraiser for Sequalitchew Creek moved to Oct 8
Friends, Our September 17th fundraiser has been postponed. After a series of discussions, the Hive Market determined that they do not share our values of environmental protection, leading us with a need for a new venue and more time to plan. We have postponed our fundraiser to October 8th, with a new venue at the…
County Survey on Data Center Regulations
This is taken directly from the Pierce County Website: GET INVOLVED Help inform this work Pierce County Council passed an emergency ordinance on Tuesday, August 25, that prohibits filing, processing, or approval of permits for new and expanded data centers exceeding 10 megawatts in unincorporated Pierce County for up to one year. Read more about…
Community Networking Hour – Parkland Spanaway
October 17 is the next Community networking Hour for Parkland Spanaway at the El Toro lounge, 13719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. come out and meet members of the community from local businesses, non-profits, service clubs and of course, the local Rotary who sponsors this event. Yes, you…
Oct 6 – Thor Heyerdahl Lecture at PLU
The annual Thor Heyerdahl lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th (Heyerdahl’s birthday!) at the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) starting at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. PLU’s Dr. Don Ryan, who worked directly with Thor Heyerdahl, is arranging the program and will share stories and personal insights about that remarkable and inspirational man who was a pioneer…
Fall Events at Parkland Community Center
The Parkland Community Center is located in the Historic Parkland Schoolat 214 121st Street South on Pacific Avenue in Parkland. Come out to any or all of these events to help support your community! You can also go to their website and make a donation to help finish the purchase of the building from PLU.
Spanaway teen fighting rare bone cancer
From Jill Natalie Jason Foreman, a 16-year-old from Spanaway, is fighting osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer that only 400 to 500 kids and teens are diagnosed with each year. Jason should be thinking about school, friends and getting his driver’s license. Instead, what started as leg pain, turned out to be a large tumor in…
Community BBQ at the Good Neighbor Village
The Good Neighbor Village is under construction in Spanaway. In keeping with their name, they are reaching out on the afternoon of September 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm inviting members of the community to attend a community barbecue. RSVP required. The GOOD NEIGHBOR VILLAGE will provide permanent housing and care to Pierce County’s chronically homeless…
Light the Lake – Sept 13
Sunday, September 13, 2026 4:30 – 8:30 PM Join us for a magical night as Spanaway Park becomes a glowing paradise with the return of Light the Lake! End the summer in style with an unforgettable evening of celebration and community bonding. Event Highlights Let the floating lanterns take center stage as they illuminate the water,…
Touch a Truck – Sept 12
Does your child have a love for trucks and large vehicles? Then check out Pierce County’s Touch A Truck free family-friendly event where the young and young at heart love to climb, run around, sit in, and even honk the horns of trucks and large vehicles seen throughout the county. The event takes place from…