By Marianne Lincoln Over the past several months, I have been working on grant writing, proposals, and resource outreach for our watershed. Clover Creek is the most prominent feature in our portion of this watershed along with Spanaway and Tule Lakes. The grants led me to zero in on properties Pierce County had purchased due…
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Saturday, March 14, Nordic Heritage Festival at PLU!
It is the best celebration of Norwegian Heritage of the year. Booths of Norwegian sweaters, rosemaling, wood carvings, jewelry. plates, and books. There is Romegraten, waffles, krumkake, and other pastries. Musicians and dancers will fill the room with lively motion. Get a T-shirt that says how you feel about lutefisk, or being Norwegian. It is…
There’s a bridge and a trail happening in Parkland
If you haven’t driven on Tule Lake Road in Parkland recently, you might not be aware there is quite a bit of construction happening at the Parkland Prairie. The small park across from the Parkland Light & Water office is loaded with construction equipment, Pierce County is building a foot bridge across Clover Creek for…
PLU Health Center and the Land Use Advisory Commission
The first Wednesday evening of the month is the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Land Use Advisory Commission. This evening, Pacific Lutheran University brought a concept of their new medical facilities. This Planned Unit Development (PUD) includes a health center for teaching with real patients, an office building, and a hospital. The team brought in a packet of information…
Parkland Rummage Sale THIS Weekend Friday, Saturday – Feb 20th – 21st
Donations of cash are still gladly accepted/! In order to receive the grant from the State of Washington, PCA must raise another $1 million match! Visit our website www.saveparklandschool.org Follow us On Facebook! tiny.cc/saveparklandschoolfb
Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program
Arivva is offering a free Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP) Phase 1, designed to help individuals take their first steps toward a meaningful career in healthcare. Registration is open through February 6, 2026.Classes run February 9 to March 6, 2026, in person from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at: 402 Garfield St…
Who is Spanaway?
By Marianne Lincoln Let me be clear. If Spanaway and Parkland do not decide to incorporate as communities, Pierce County is on its way to decide to make you part of a big city called Frederickson. Are you Parkland? Or, are you a suburb of Frederickson? You are going to need to make that decision…
Jan 22 – SB6181 Hearing in Olympia 1pm on forced city incorporation vote
Got that? Pierce County would be able to trigger a vote on incorporation inside the urban growth boundary, without a petition, without the Boundary Review Board, etc. if this bill is passed. It looks like South Hill is their first likely target. It has the highest potential revenue for a city. But the south county…
Cocoa Crawl on Garfield St Dec 20
The second annual Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl will be December 20, 2025 in Parkland. The event is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Several businesses will have candy canes, hot chocolate and possibly other treat for visitors. Come take a stroll and enjoy some cocoa with your community.
Parkland? Join the Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission!
Are you passionate about preserving our local history and heritage? The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is looking for new members to help us shape the future of our community’s past. As part of our team, you’ll be involved in the Pierce County Historic Preservation Program, providing important recommendations to the County Executive…
Budget push with some holiday gifts
By Marianne Lincoln It is a quiet morning, but the past few weeks have been busy with things that needed to happen for me before the holiday rush. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are about to have a barrage of holiday invitations, events, and all the trimmings will be put up around the community….
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