By Marianne Lincoln This week is for chasing water. I am leading the Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council on a trip to Graham. This is the far eastern edge of a watershed that takes up the center of Pierce County. This watershed has no glacier fed rivers. It does not flow from the Cascade mountains….
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48th LeMay Annual Show -August 29
It’s almost that time of year again for the LeMay Annual Show! For the past 48 years we’ve been hosting this event for the community, and this year is no different. Admission is FREE to attend the car show here at Marymount and if you’re interested in going to the LeMay Private Garages on C…
Pacific Avenue SR 7 Changes – Open House Aug 19
[Editor Note: Come prepared with the issues, flooding areas, signals, and turning problems you already know about! When I-5 is blocked at Nisqually/Dupont and traffic flows through Yelm & Roy, Pacific Avenue is a key corridor. There are no alternate routes nearby.] SR 7/ SR 507 to 99th St S – Corridor Improvements – Pre-design…
168th sidewalks and revisions coming from Pacific to B Street
168th Street East (SR-7 To B Street East) – CRP 5936 Here is a summary of the project according to Pierce County. Improvement of 168th Street East from SR-7 to B Street East are about to be contracted. 168th Street East will be widened to accommodate one through lane in each direction and a center…
Pierce County Fair Aug 13-16
The Pierce County Fair arrives this week! This local fair is in Graham Washington at 217th Street and Meridian Avenue. The Fair event schedule his here. It opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday and ends at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Get online tickets here. This is your chance to see a small County Fair with…
August 4 is National Night Out
Each year on the first Tuesday in August is National Night Out. The idea is take a day to get to know your neighbors. Your neighborhood is a safer place if you know who belongs there. This year that day is August 4. It is also the state primary election day. Make sure your ballot…
Spanaway Transit Center Reopens
Following an extended closure in conjunction with the Pierce County 208th St. E. Sewer Extension project, the Spanaway Transit Center reopens on July 28, 2026. Route 1 & Stream Community Line resume regular routing on Tuesday morning, July 28, at the start of service. Closed no more… Back in business… photos are from the ribbon…
Aug 2 Dog Days of Spanaway
UPDATE: A few photos from Dog Days of Spanaway Sunday, August 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get ready for a paw-some day at the park! Join us at the Sprinker Recreation Center for Dog Days of Spanaway, a delightful celebration filled with dogs, community spirit, and outdoor fun. Enjoy free admission and parking…
Sound Credit Union Begins Construction on New Parkland Branch
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) will temporarily close its Parkland branch, located at 9911 Pacific Ave., on July 24, 2026, to begin construction of a new, modern branch designed to better serve members and the surrounding community. The current building, located at the corner of 99th Street and Pacific Avenue, was originally constructed…
Parkland Mural Ribbon Cutting Aug 8
From Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway The Parkland mural ribbon cutting has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 8th 10-11 am. We would love to see you there! Additionally, we are starting work on a Spanaway mural to be installed before the end of September. We are wanting to involve the community in the design selection process. If…
July 23 Open House at Keck Observatory
Upcoming Observatory Open House The PLU Physics Department is opening up the Keck Observatory to the public for tours! Join PLU summer research students on the evening of Thursday, July 23rd from 9:00-11:00pm. All are invited to take a tour of the observatory, learn about the stars, and look through telescopes (if there are clear skies)!…
July 25 is Pierce County Trails Day
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 25, Pierce County will be celebrating Trails Day, an annual celebration uniting trail enthusiasts across the region. Happening on the last Saturday in July to highlight the beauty and accessibility of our community trails. Gather at Bresemann Forest for a day filled with outdoor activities and discover…
July 25 Ladies Night and Clay at Arivva
On July 25m from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Arivva, 402 Garfield St S, will be Ladies’ Night: Create with Clay. Gather your friends and join us for an evening of creativity, laughter, and connection. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a chance to try something new, or simply a little time…
The transit conundrum – we built it, now we need more money
From Pacific Avenue to 22nd Avenue, 208th Street is closed. From 8th Avenue East to SR507, 208th Street is closed. And now, the brand spanking new Transit Center at 208th and Pacific Avenue is also closed. Yet, last night, at the Pierce Transit Board meeting, there was a vote and a press release: Transit Ballot…
Restaurant – Poof! – Used Car Lot
By Marianne Lincoln Is there a new diet fad in Parkland-Spanaway? Doesn’t it seem like this past year a large number of businesses have turned into used car lots all the way down Pacific Avenue? Restaurants like Lady Luck, Warthog, the old Taco Time, and the Shady Rest Tavern are now car lots. The Rasmussen…
Breseman Forest Work Party July 30
We will be removing invasive plants from Bresemann Forest, bring gloves and water. July 30, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Meet in the parking lot near Spire Rock just before 5 p.m.
Yikes! Bikes! July 11 Seattle to Portland runs through Spanaway
Be very careful driving Waller Road and Military Road this Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The roads are part of the route for the Annual Cascade Bicycle Club Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. It is common for the bicycles to ride in groups. They do try to get single file as much as…
July 11 Sprinker Marks Half a Century
Sprinker Marks Half a Century Join us as Sprinker Recreation Center marks 50 incredible years of fostering community, recreation, and cherished memories. Over the past five decades, Sprinker has been a beloved gathering place where families connect, individuals enjoy recreational activities, and Pierce County staff serve with pride. Sprinker Recreation Center 521 Military Road S.Tacoma, WA…
Advertise with the PPP
The Pierce Prairie Post does advertising. Give us a try! We can post a story and some art, advertise an event or sales specials for local businesses. Contact Marianne Lincoln for more details and ideas. Donations can also be made at the donate page on the link above.
The Elusive Moloch House – a unicorn, found
By Marianne Lincoln Elk Plain and Spanaway have older settler history than almost any community in Western Washington because they were locations of Fort Nisqually farming stations. The Puget Sound Agricultural Company (PSAC) was created to continue British presence and the Hudson Bay Company’s profit in the Pacific Northwest. The historic map made for the…