Olympia, WA – The Governor’s Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards, which recognize individuals who have demonstrated remarkable dedication to veterans and their families. The recipients will be honored at the Auburn Veterans Day Parade luncheon, where they will be recognized for…
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Spanaway Loop Road Closure – Part 1
By Marianne Lincoln I have been watching and advocating for roads and infrastructure in the Parkland, Spanaway, and Frederickson areas most of my life. My mother did so before me. I even took a traffic video to Washington D.C. and met with several Congressional Representative advocating for infrastructure. But when the money finally comes, there…
Spanaway Lake Craft Fair Nov 9-10
The holidays have begun! The Spanaway Lake High School Craft Fair is November 9, 10 at 1305 168th Street East. The event on Saturday runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for entry is $5 for adults (18+), $3 (ages 12-17), and $2 (6-11). They can accept…
Watershed Issues Forum Nov. 20
The Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council will be presenting their annual Issues Forum on November 20 at Sprinker Recreation Center. The event will begin with an optional field trip at 1:15 p.m. and followed by the presentations in the Rainier Room upstairs starting at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required, link provided below. Theme: UrbanizationSchedule1:15pm Optional…
Soup ideas abound!
Blue Zones, Spanaway United Methodist Church and you can enjoy soup this Fall at home or at the SUMC Community Soup Dinner November 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Soup Season is Here! As the cold months set in, warm up with hearty, nutrient-rich soup! We’ve gathered our most popular, simple to make soup recipes…
Sylvsmidja at the Scandinavian Cultural Center
Sylvsmidja (Silversmiths from Norway) is/are coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU in Tacoma, Washington on Tuesday, November 19th, from Noon to 4 p.m. A considerable number of Norwegian Bunads are adorned with emblematic silver and gold jewelry that Sylvsmidja is capable of locating or producing for customers. They have examples they bring with…
Maybe we need a purple dinosaur
By Marianne Lincoln Barney the dinosaur was a prominent feature in children’s television programming years ago. His popular theme song was also often mocked. After the current election, there are many people who not only disagree with the winner, but also hold grave concerns about the fear and division his supporters promoted. Calling liberals names,…
SLHS Music Company at Parkland School
Updated: The Kiwanis Club of Parkland Spanaway will be hosting a command performance by The Music Company from Spanaway Lake High School at the Parkland School in early 2025. Kiwanis meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays with a potluck lunch. Guests are welcome to attend. In the months ahead watch for the concert…
CDEC to Hold Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal
The Council’s Community Development and Environment Committee (CDEC) will hold its first public hearing on the proposed 2024 Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pierce County Council Chambers. The CDEC will likely continue its deliberations on the Comprehensive Plan update to its Monday, Nov. 18 meeting to allow time…
Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Washington Department of Commerce Sign Milestone Agreement Establishing Government-to-Government Relations
LONGVIEW, Wash. — Yesterday Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman William Iyall and Washington State Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong signed a historic memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing government-to-government relations between the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and the department in a ceremony at Cowlitz Transportation building in Longview. The agreement seeks to remove administrative barriers, improve communications,…
Pierce Cty Elections media tours and interviews available Nov. 4-5
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer and Elections Manager Kyle Haugh will conduct media tours and interviews on Monday, Nov. 4, and Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Pierce County Elections Center, 2501 S. 35th St. Suite C, Tacoma. These Election Center tours will show and…
Graham Auto Repair Takes Action to Put the Brakes on Breast Cancer
This October, Graham Auto Repair joins auto repair shops nationwide to fundraise for a breast cancer vaccine. Graham Auto Repair is excited to announce their participate in the 14th annual Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser, a national campaign to help develop a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer. 2024 marks the 5th year that Graham Auto…
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