EDITORIAL OPINION Around 1995, folks living on 174th Street wanted some traffic control measures added to their street due to high traffic and safety issues. The County Council promised to put $2 million into the issues. That $2 million was reallocated to a project in Gig Harbor a couple weeks later. Spanaway and Frederickson had…
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Construction activity has begun at the Good Neighbor Village site
By Marianne Lincoln The first clue that construction was beginning was a video posted on YouTube that showed a backhoe digging in Spanaway Creek, replacing a culvert without a permit issued. Spanaway Concerned Citizens emailed out alerts, filed complaints, and called their attorney. I knew about the protest and showed up to get photos. But…
Groundbreaking for Good Neighbor Village draws supporters and protestors
By Marianne Lincoln Good Neighbor Village, the village of tiny homes that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Pierce County Executive’s office are trying to build in Spanaway, had a groundbreaking today, November 21, 2024. The event was an invitation only event at the farm site near the intersection of 176th and Spanaway Loop Road….
High wind, snow in Tuesday’s forecast
Cliff Maas, former UW professor of meteorology says the low-pressure system forming offshore is reminiscent of 1962’s Columbus Day storm. Winds will possibly reach hurricane force, especially in coastal areas. You can read his blog here. This will impact Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. The lowlands in Seattle, Tacoma, will have less wind. The National…
SR 7 Pre-design Open House Nov 12-26
Have Your Say in Parkland-Spanaway’s Future! We’re excited to announce an upcoming opportunity for you to get involved in shaping the future of our transportation infrastructure! The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is hosting an SR 7 Pre-design Online Open House, and your input is crucial to the success of this project. What’s Happening?The SR 7…
Public hearing on housing rules Monday, Jan. 6
Draft rules for housing, urban growth areas and rural planning The Department of Commerce has filed draft rules (CR-102) to update Washington’s Administrative Codes (WAC) that seek to incorporate 24 housing-related bills passed into law between 2019 and 2024. These bills relate to housing, urban growth areas and rural planning, and the draft rules will support how local governments…
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…
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…
Trick or treat on Garfield Street
By Michelle Collison Garrett We are so excited for Trick or Treat on Garfield Street this year! Julie Keller Collison and Michelle Collison Garrett will be handing out full size candy bars from Collison Realty LLC! Lots of other businesses in the Garfield Street Business Community will be participating, and it will be fun for…
Pierce Native Plant Sale
It’s finally upon us! Friday, November 1st, 2024, our presale launches at piercenativeplantsale.com. Some plants sell quickly, so don’t delay in placing your order. (You cannot get into the link until then.) Please note that pre-orders made between November 1st and January 15th will not be available for pick up until March 11th-15th, 2025. Customers will be called as…
DSHS van in Graham Nov. 1
The DSHS van will be at the Lutheran Church of St. Paul in Graham on Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. That’s about the same time the Food Bank is open, too. Spread the word! It says they will help with food, cash and medical paperwork. Life’s hard enough, if we can…
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