By Marianne Lincoln Apparently, the Franklin Pierce School District is strained for funds. The state legislature created several new funding mechanisms and Bethel and Franklin Pierce both have been on the short end of the formulas. Both districts are very dependent on transporting students by school buses and the state does not fund transportation departments,…
As Northwest as it gets, it even flows that way
By Marianne Lincoln This week is for chasing water. I am leading the Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council on a trip to Graham. This is the far eastern edge of a watershed that takes up the center of Pierce County. This watershed has no glacier fed rivers. It does not flow from the Cascade mountains….
CPTC Flett Property Habitat Stewardship – Saturday, August 22nd
There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will be spreading mulch in the Flett Wetland restoration area to slow regrowth of blackberries. We can also…
Community Networking with local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Parkland Spanaway has begun hosting community no-host networking nights once a month. The Next is Thursday, August 20, 4 to 6 p.m. They are on the third Thursday of the month in the lounge at El Toro in Parkland, 13719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA. (Happy Hour is from 3 to…
48th LeMay Annual Show -August 29
t’s almost that time of year again for the LeMay Annual Show! For the past 48 years we’ve been hosting this event for the community, and this year is no different. Admission is FREE to attend the car show here at Marymount and if you’re interested in going to the LeMay Private Garages on C…
Pacific Avenue SR 7 Changes – Open House Aug 19
[Editor Note: Come prepared with the issues, flooding areas, signals, and turning problems you already know about! When I-5 is blocked at Nisqually/Dupont and traffic flows through Yelm & Roy, Pacific Avenue is a key corridor. There are no alternate routes nearby.] SR 7/ SR 507 to 99th St S – Corridor Improvements – Pre-design…
14 years – Our Anniversary
By Marianne Lincoln The Pierce Prairie Post was founded in 2012. Our WordPress Blog site opened on August 14. The name originally was going to be just Prairie Post, until my friend Karen Ansteth insisted I should include the location. So, now it is a bit of a tongue twister, like Peter Piper read a…
Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake
TPCHD — The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has now issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake as of August 13, 2026. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory….
Spanaway Lake LMD Passed
In case you missed the news, the residents along Spanaway Lake passed the Lake Management District Reauthorization. The Reauthorization vote for Spanaway Lake Management District passed with a 74% vote in favor or reauthorization. The District will continue operations through 2031. In 2021, the district was established and authorized for a five-year term. The reauthorization…
The New Bethel High Ribbon Cutting Aug 21
You are invited to the official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Bethel High School on August 21,2026, at 1 p.m. Speakers will include former Superintendent Tom Seigel, BHS students, and more! The ceremony will be held in the main gym. Self-guided tours will be available after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join…
168th sidewalks and revisions coming from Pacific to B Street
168th Street East (SR-7 To B Street East) – CRP 5936 Here is a summary of the project according to Pierce County. Improvement of 168th Street East from SR-7 to B Street East are about to be contracted. 168th Street East will be widened to accommodate one through lane in each direction and a center…
Pierce County Fair Aug 13-16
The Pierce County Fair arrives this week! This local fair is in Graham Washington at 217th Street and Meridian Avenue. The Fair event schedule his here. It opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday and ends at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Get online tickets here. This is your chance to see a small County Fair with…