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Sept 9 Cemetery Cleanup
On Wednesday, September 9, the LDS Church Wards will be out at the old Spanaway Cemetery doing a Fall cleanup. The event will take place from 4pm to 6pm that day at 176th & A Street in Spanaway. Participants should try to bring their own equipment, including gloves, drinking water, and clippers, cutters, wheelbarrows, weed…
Veterans – You Matter campaign
Washington’s #YouMatter campaign carries a message that is both simple and deeply powerful: your life has value, you are not alone, and There Is Hope. Created by the Washington State Governor’s Challenge Prevent Suicide Among Service Member, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), this statewide effort brings together Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),…
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance asking the hard questions
News from your local watershed activists, Clover Creek Restoration Alliance, CCRA. Hello supporters of a healthy watershed, This week we are seeking volunteers to help us restore the Bresemann Forest along Spanaway Creek, invite you to the 2nd Chambers-Clover Watershed Festival, October 10, and have an update from our first court date defending Sequalitchew Creek….
Roy Pioneer Rodeo Sept 5 & 6
The 2026 Roy Pioneer Rodeo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5 & Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026 (Labor Day weekend) at the Roy Rodeo Grounds, 8710 Higgins Greig Road, Roy, WA 98580. Doors open 11:00 AM; rodeo starts 1:30 PM. Arrive early for the best seating Admission ONLY True Service animals welcome. Bring some extra cash and support our…
First week of school for the next generation of Bethel High School
August 31 was the first day of school ever for the new Bethel High School at 7718 224th Street East, Graham. The school sits in a field that is part of the headwaters of Muck Creek. For many years is was a farm, and a favorite spot for skydiving. Later, the Rainier View Christian Church…
Local engineer developing VTOL aircraft
One of our own Bethel High School grads, Stephen Tibbitts, just made a significant announcement. His company, Alpine-Vertical is developing a vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (VTOL), called the Raven. The Alpine Vertical website is officially live. Raven, a hybrid VTOL aircraft, is designed to get you beyond the runway without giving up the range…
Roadless Rule Conservation Measure at risk, House and Senate members call on administration not to repeal it
[Editor: The Roadless Rule safeguards nearly 60 million acres of national forest land across the U.S., including about 2 million acres in Washington State, map below] Popular Roadless Rule conservation measure protects 44 million acres of pristine U.S. Forest Service lands from destructive and expensive roadbuilding, logging, and supports outdoor recreation economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S….
NOLA Cuisine meets Healthy Living!
Great news, Parkland-Spanaway! Velvet’s Big Easy is now a Blue Zones Approved Restaurant! We will be hosting a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 10th and want you to join us! During this event, she will be revealing her new menu items that blend healthy ingredients with Southern comfort. The official announcement already has 30,000+…
Pierce County Library System receives national grant
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT$10,000 grant provides youth sensory kits to all PCLS locations PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System (PCLS) has been awarded a $10,000 Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant from the American Library Association (ALA). The initiative provides funding and resources to help small…
Parks, a glaring need for urban areas
Not only is the urban unincorporated area south of Tacoma and Puyallup short of roads, it is also short on parks. Kids and families in urban areas need places to hang out for safe activities. Backyards are now too small for even a large dog to have space to pee. The general Parkland vicinity now…
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Recap of Moonwalk on Sequalitchew Creek
By Janine Gates It’s been a full year since Saving the Nisqually Delta was published! I have met so many dedicated, fascinating, and humble people on this journey! This week was no different as I took a City of DuPont sponsored moonwalk of the Sequalitchew Creek trail on Thursday evening. As the small group was…
South Pierce County’s malevolent traffic nightmare
By Marianne Lincoln Answering the call for SR7 modification input As I tackle this topic, I closed my eyes and let out a puff of air from my lungs. Calm, Marianne, calm. So much history, so many issues. I hardly know where to start, but I know I have a lot to say. First and…
Second Annual Rock with a Reason Benefit Concert Oct 15
Get ready, Tacoma! Join us for our second Annual Rock with a Reason Benefit Concert, an unforgettable evening benefiting the Tacoma Rescue Mission. Every ticket purchased helps provide hope, shelter, and critical services to individuals and families in our community. Come ready to have fun, make memories, and rock with a reason! WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2026WHERE: Spanish Ballroom,…
When NOT to stop for a school bus?
School buses these days have cameras to catch you when you do not stop. It is a very large fine and you may get that ticket in the mail. School begins August 31 for Bethel students and September 1 for Franklin Pierce. Calendar links for them are on our menu at the top of the…
What is an aquifer and why does it matter?
We all need water. None of us can deny that. Fresh water is a limited resource on this Earth, and its value is well known by the greedy who would like to control it. knowing this and protecting everyone’s right to free access to water is an important ecological move. Laws in many states require…
1000 residents needed to take the Blue Zones pledge to make their lives healthier and to live longer
Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway is on a mission to have 1,000 Parkland-Spanaway residents pledge make healthy changes in their lives by August 31, 2026. By reaching this goal, they can become an official Blue Zones Community. They are halfway now, share this prolifically on social media. Do it now! Here is the link to…
Fairfax Bridge fan here, unapologetic
EditorialMarianne Lincoln Whether you call it O’Farrell or Fairfax, the bridge over the Carbon Canyon is closed. In the past few years, it became overwhelmingly obvious that it was becoming unstable. Frankly, I was surprised it took as long as it did to tag it. Yet with all the amazing history and beautiful scenery up…
Help shape the future of aging and disability support in Pierce County: public invited to review draft Area Plan
What helps you live a full, supported, and independent life as you age or manage a disability in Pierce County? More than 800 local older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers shared their daily experiences through our survey and community conversations. Their input helped Pierce County Human Services create an updated roadmap—and now we need…