Happy Anniversary! It was May 10, 2024 at 6 a.m. when members of the Parkland Community met with Radio Host Felix Banel to announce that a contact with Pacific Lutheran University had been signed the night before, and the 1908 Parkland School building now belonged to the community! May of 2022, the community said NO…
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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…
Introduction to Healthcare Employment – Arivva
From Pía Carrasco, Interim Director of Operations, Arivva Arivva is excited to once again offer its free Introduction to Healthcare Employment and Apprenticeship Program (IHAP). As we launch our 7th cohort, we invite individuals to take their first steps toward a meaningful career in healthcare. Program Details:• Dates: June 1 – July 3, 2026• Format:…
April 19 Earth Day cleanup on 134th & A Street
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance (CCRA) is taking steps to adopt these 3 parcels of floodplain as a restoration project. We began in April 2025, removing trash from and around Clover Creek east of Pacific Avenue. On April 19, 2026, we will start at 134th Street and spread out around this County owner property and pick…
April 18 Rotary Charity Auction at Marymount
Save the Date!! The Rotary Club of Parkland Spanaway’s Annual Charity Auction will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at Marymount Events Center. We have sponsorship opportunities. Click here for more information. The event is April 18, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. 1950’s attire is suggested, but not mandatory. Have some pocket money ready…
Clover Creek Community Park? Maybe so!
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…
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….
Fantasy Light Walk Time Nov 22 & 23
Pierce County once again will present the sights and sounds of the holiday season in Spanaway Park. On November 22 and 23, there will be four sessions for walkers through the experience called Fantasy Lights. Event Details Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through two miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all…
New traffic lights along SR 7 – Pacific Avenue
[Editor Note: We have lost many people on Pacific Avenue through Parkland and Spanaway who cross the road near, but not at the crossings. Please, use these enhanced crossings and respect you own life as well as the devastation of those drivers who you unexpectedly pop up in front of, that live with the painful…