By Marianne Lincoln One of my favorite questions for people in the Bethel School District is, ” Can you name the five original school districts that were combined to make Bethel?” And yes, I even hit up the Superintendents for this one. It is common for people to name Clover Creek. That is an incorrect…
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Goverment, all levels
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…
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…
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…
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…
County Council District 5 “In District” meeting
UPDATED 4-15-26 On Thursday, April 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., a Pierce County Council meeting will be held at the Dacca Barn in Fife. The address is 2820 54th Ave E, Fife, WA 98424. The meeting will also be available on Zoom and PCTV. Councilmember Bryan Yambe wrote, “District 5 is currently the…
Business Resources, April 22, in Graham
A RESOURCE EVENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS & ENTREPRENEURS April 22, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM Frontier Park Lodge – 21718 Meridian E, Graham, WA 98338 (map)FREE! Register Here The Pierce County Community Navigator team and Graham Business Association invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs…
Washington declares 4th year of drought emergency
From the Washington State Department of Ecology Drought Response On April 8, 2026, Ecology issued a drought declaration for all watersheds in the state due to low snowpack and multiple years of precipitation deficits. This is the state’s fourth consecutive drought declaration – a record under the current drought framework established in 1989. Drought emergency…
Do you have a septic tank in Spanaway?
Sewer or septic? Each has its drawbacks. The sewers are sending far too much fresh water into Puget Sound. The septic tanks put liquids back in the ground, but also with contaminants from detergents, chemical cleaners, and drug use – legal or not. The past thirty years have seen water quality in our rivers, streams…
Passover, Easter, Taxes, Closet Cleaning, Shred
For everyone celebrating this week, may you have blessing on Passover or Easter, whichever you celebrate. For those Just following up on the approaching income tax deadline, best of luck to get a return instead of a bill. Spring has sprung and the season is busy with Earth Day events, and also Spring cleaning. Pierce…
WA Cares Free Resource Presentation April 15
WA Cares is the new Washington State long term care insurance that is taxed on your paychecks. If it confuses you, this may be an opportunity to ask questions and get clarity. When: April 15Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)Where: 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98418What: WA Cares Free Resource Presentation Event on Facebook:…
Pierce County Bike Swap April 25
Vendors, volunteers, and the public are invited, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tacoma Community College for the 15th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap. (South 19th & S Mildred, Tacoma) The Pierce County community is invited to the annual Bike Swap, which brings the bicycling community together to buy, sell bikes and…
Pierce Prairie Post 