Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

Support the 24th Annual Winterfest!

Winterfest provides the joy and spirit of Christmas to 500 low income families who are experiencing economic despair in our own community. The heads of these families are hard working, disabled, laid off, or unable to work. Children will get to visit with Santa and enjoy holiday festivities like face painting, holiday crafts, and picking a book…

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Mountain Highway blocking collision cleared at 260th

Collision SR 7 Southbound Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 41.97 near 260th St E beginning at 10:51 a.m. on November 28, 2013 until further notice. The right lane is blocked. Cleared Collision SR 7 Southbound Cleared 11:17 am Previous Message: Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 41.97 near 260th St E.  

Help Bethel Families – Stuff the Bus Nov. 30 or Dec. 7

Bethel’s Stuff the Bus is on Sat Nov 30th and Sat Dec 7th. Calling all Spanaway residents! Guess what time it is?! Stuff the Bus for the Holidays! This Saturday, Nov. 30th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanaway Wal-Mart, 20307 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA 98387. If you miss us this Saturday…you…

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Handling turkey safely

USA.gov — Get tips on how to safely store, thaw, and roast a turkey. Here are a few key tips: Avoid Fresh Pre-Stuffed Turkeys – Don’t buy fresh pre-stuffed turkeys because harmful bacteria in the stuffing can quickly multiply. If you buy a frozen pre-stuffed turkey, look for a USDA or state mark of inspection. Frozen pre-stuffed turkeys…

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150 years since Thanksgiving was made an official holiday

150 years ago in 1863, President Lincoln (cousin Abe as family affectionately call him) proclaimed the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving, thereby making all states celebrate on the same date. This holiday is for giving thanks to God for the blessing of the year’s bountiful harvest. The holiday is also celebrated in Canada on…

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UBNAPP’d, a smart phone application to keep kids safe

[Editor Note: I met Carol Jack at the Bethel Community Open Market. As a former School Board member, I believe in helping any way possible to keep our kids safe. This new product has a great deal of potential toward that purpose.] As a parent of two teenagers I am always looking for ways to…

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Request from the Nisqually Land Trust

Clean water. Healthy forests. Vibrant communities. Inspiring scenic vistas. People connected to the land. Shape this future today with your gift to the Nisqually Land Trust. And, until December 31st, your gift of $500 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar to $16,000, thanks to the generosity of Ward and Rita Willits, John Mounts and Steve and…

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Walking through a Fantasy

SPANAWAY, WA — They came from everywhere and the roads were completely jammed near Sprinker Recreation Center this evening just before 5 p.m. It was the one day only, Fantasy Lights Walk-through and there was no place to park. The Sprinker lot was full, the Goodwill parking lot was full and the cars quickly filled…

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Alpen glow on a lovely cold November day

SPANAWAY, WA — When the weather is clear and the sun sets through a little smoggy haze, you can see Mount Rainier (Tahoma, T’Swaq) turn a lovely shade of strawberry pink. No, it’s not an advertising gimmick used by the Komen event today; it’s the long red light wavelengths passing through the atmosphere. It’s actually called Alpen glow….

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