Bad news my friends, The largest tree in the Clover Creek Watershed has died. The sequoia with a 25-foot circumference thrived along a man-made channel for about 125 years. The lack of water killed this tree and many other old cottonwoods along this channel. Settlers in the early 1900s diverted water from the main channel…
Governor Ferguson, Department of Ecology launch initiative to foster water supply solutions amid statewide drought
Series of regional roundtables will inform conservation proposals ahead of 2027 legislative session OLYMPIA — Today, Governor Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Ecology announced the launch of Washington’s Water Future, a statewide initiative to ensure Washington has an enduring supply of water for generations to come. Following the declaration of a statewide drought…
Aerial spraying for spongy moths
UPDATE: Spongy moth treatment scheduled for Friday, May 8 in Lakewood and West of Lake Youngs, starting as early as 5:30 a.m., weather permitting. Expect low-flying aircraft. Questions? 1-800-443-6684 or pest@agr.wa.gov The Washington State Department of Agriculture will soon begin aerial spraying in a section of Pierce County between Lakewood and Tacoma, near to I-5. The…
May 2 Prairie flora walk
Fort Steilacoom Park will be the site of a Prairie Tour at 4 p.m. on May 2. Learn about the hidden historic prairie flowers hidden in the grass and see the camas in full bloom.
May 7 District 6 Council Meeting
Per our Pierce County Charter, each County Councilmember is required to hold one in-district meeting in the evening each year. May 7 will be the date for the 6th Council District meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at James Sales Elementary, 1301 113th St S, Tacoma, WA 98444. This year, the focus will be on homeless youth…
May 1 Eatonville new stadium grand opening
The public is invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 1st at noon at Eatonville High School Stadium! Replacement of the track, field and stadium were made possible by voters in the district. Students and the entire community have much to celebrate. No more playing football in the mud. The new track and…
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Knowing the greater Spanaway – Roy area
There is a great deal of history hidden in the bushes and trails of the area south of the Tacoma borders. Although Fort Nisqually resides, reconstructed in the Point Defiance Park, its former footprint lies south of Steilacoom in the city of DuPont. In fact, it had two footprints in DuPont. The 1833 site lies…
Introduction to Healthcare Employment – Arivva
From Pía Carrasco, Interim Director of Operations, Arivva Arivva is excited to once again offer its free Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP). As we launch our 7th cohort, we invite individuals to take their first steps toward a meaningful career in healthcare. Program Details:• Dates: June 1 – July 3, 2026• Format:…
April 22 Apprenticeship Expo at PC Skills Center
The Pierce County Skills Center, 16117 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA, will be the site of an Apprenticeship Expo on April 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. PCSC and Bethel School District students are invited to attend the annual Apprenticeship Expo at PCSC. Over 50 businesses will be in attendance. We will also have…
Property taxes due April 30
The April 30 property tax payment deadline is fast approaching, at which time taxpayers need to have the first half or full payment into the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer or Finance offices. The deadline does not apply to property owners who pay their taxes through a mortgage lender. “We encourage taxpayers to get their taxes in well before…
April 19 Earth Day cleanup on 134th & A Street
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance (CCRA) is taking steps to adopt these 3 parcels of floodplain as a restoration project. We began in April 2025, removing trash from and around Clover Creek east of Pacific Avenue. On April 19, 2026, we will start at 134th Street and spread out around this County owner property and pick…
Pierce Prairie Post 