Back in the early 1990’s the Washington State legislature passed the Growth Management Act. Since that time in Pierce County lot sizes have grown much smaller, there is more traffic congestion in unincorporated areas and now there are restrictions on who can get a well put on their property in rural areas. Did ‘we’ preserve our…
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Bethel SD seeks members for Long Range Facilities Task Force
Group to study overcrowded and aging schools districtwide Recent studies show as many as 3,000 more students will enter Bethel Schools in the next decade. Do we have enough space? Will we be ready? The Bethel School District is now seeking staff, parents, students and community members for its Long Range Facilities Task Force. The…
Lacamas Creek Bridge to close July 13 for replacement
The Lacamas Creek Bridge, located along 288th Street South just east of 48th Avenue South, will close July 13 while it is replaced. The bridge is expected to open in mid-October. A 7.5 mile detour will take motorists along 40th Avenue South, Tisch Road South, and 72nd Avenue South. A detour route is available here. The…
Join, help your community and be happier as a result
South Pierce County has many local organizations from Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis to community associations in the unincorporated areas. These groups are made up of volunteers who care about the people and places around them. They put in countless unpaid hours to make your lives better. If you are feeling low, participating in one of these…
Bethany Lutheran’s Memorial Day Service 2015
Monday, May 25, Bethany Lutheran Church at the foot of Muck Creek Hill honored fallen Veterans. Here are a few photos from the event in 2015.
Lacamas Community Spring Fling May 9th
SPRING FLING May 9th 9am-4pm LACAMAS COMM. CENTER 32113 8th AVE. S, ROY Bazaar – Garage Sale & Small Equine Play Day Breakfast starts at 8am- 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, ham & hash browns $4 Several crafters will be on site, selling their unique hand made goods. Come find that special gift for Mother’s Day. Also on…
Harvest Fest at the Lacamas Community Center Oct. 4th
HARVEST FEST 10 am – 4 pm October 4th Lacamas Community Center 32113 8th Ave S Roy FREE MAKE …IT TAKE IT CRAFTS (for kids) FREE ICE CREAM SOCIAL 1-3pm FREE MINI PONY PLAYDAY-COSTUME PARTY 20 VENDERS WITH HANDCRAFTED ITEMS BREAKFAST STARTS AT 8:30 am – 11 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, ham and home hashbrowns…
Lacamas Community Club Harvest Fest Oct. 4
Lacamas Community Club Harvest Fest Saturday, October 4 at 10:00am This is to celebrate the year we’ve finished and get excited for the year coming up! Games, Jumping, Costume contest with your Small Equine. Friends are welcome, and friendly sm-eq’s are welcome. The Lacamas Comm Club will have their kitchen open for food purchases for…
Missing Roy man found
The man reported missing through a Pierce county Alert was found Saturday night. A comment on the News Tribune page left a clue how that might have happened… Betty Sorenson: The gentlemen that was lost . Was found in my driveway when I happened to look out my front window and notice him laying in my…
Community invited to series of open houses on Pierce County’s Comprehensive Plan
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County’s unincorporated population is expected to grow by 75,000 residents by the year 2030. The community is invited to learn how that growth will be accommodated through a series of open houses planned for May and June. The open houses, which are part of the review and update of Pierce…
Prairie flowers in the morning sun
On Saturday, April 26, I got up early to get some good light on prairie wildflowers and a new camas masthead.
Prairie winter morning
By Marianne Lincoln ‘Tis the dawning of the day, The bitter cold will melt away Upon the rising of the sun, A glorious day is newly sprung. The dainty frost around the grass Glistens but will scarcely last. The lowly calling of the hawk O’er the prairie breakfast stalks. The distant mountain silhouettes the sky…
Pierce Prairie Post 