By Marianne Lincoln On Monday, August 25, Pierce Transit held a celebratory ribbon ‘bus’ting for the newest Transit Center in Pierce County. It is located at 20712 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, next to the former feed store. The Spanaway Transit Center’s official first day is August 31, 2025. It features parking and bus turn around,…
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Contract sidewalk work coming
Pierce County has just released the following opportunity:ADA Improvement Program – 2025 CRP 5976 The following are roads and intersections that will be having work done int he near future: Here is a summary of the project: Group 1 – 14th Avenue East from 204th Street East to 200th Street EastThis work will remove and reconstruct…
Applications being accepted for the 2026 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program
The 2026 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists preserving and promoting historical and cultural heritage in Pierce County, is accepting applications from Aug. 25 through Sept. 30, 2025. The Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program distributes grants that are awarded based on a project’s public benefit, its contribution to maintaining Pierce County history,…
Spanaway Transit Center about to open
The Spanaway Transit Center opens for business on Aug. 31. It is located on the west side of SR7 (Mountain Hwy) across from 208th Street. The Spanaway Transit Center ribbon cutting is on Monday, Aug. 25 from noon to 1pm. This will celebrate an exciting milestone for our agency and the community! Here are directions…
The spring at Camp Montgomery
By Marianne Lincoln It is a hidden place on private property now, but when the Naches Trail hosted wagons from Eastern to Western Washington in the 1850’s, the spring near the Trail’s end was a valuable resource. Officially, the Naches Trail ended at the Mahon Farm. Most of that farm later became the Brookdale Golf…
August 19 County Council meeting at Frederickson – Opinion
By Marianne Lincoln, editor Tuesday, August 19, 6:00 pm, is an in-district County Council meeting in Frederickson at the Pierce County Public Works Central Maintenance Facility – Elk Plain Meeting Room 4812 196th St. E. Spanaway, Washington. Agenda here. Here is a historical article about Frederickson from CM Amy Cruver. Also, here is an updated census report she provided….
Aug 7-10 PC Fair @ Frontier Park!
August 7-10, 2025 are the dates of this year’s Pierce County Fair! Come on out to Graham for the tastes, sounds, and sights of a real, old fashioned county fair. 4H, FFA and more will be showing their cows, pigs, horses, chickens, bunnies, cats, flowers, veggies, canning and baking, sewing, knitting, and crochet. There will…
Aug 3 – Dog Days of Spanaway
Head on out for a tail-wagging, lip-smacking good time at Dog Days of Spanaway this Sunday, August 3, from 11 AM to 4 PM at Sprinker Recreation Center! Enjoy a variety of dog activities, vendors, raffles, and more. Plus, savor delicious bites from our amazing food trucks: StacksKona Ice of Lakewood, Puyallup & TacomaSlam Dunk…
Aug 2 & 16 – Junk in the Trunk
The Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot at 521 Military Rd S., Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98444 will be the site of a big garage sale style event called Junk in the Trunk on Saturday, August 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for “Junk in the Trunk,” a fun and innovative twist…
Kiwanis invites prospective members to a summer picnic July 30
Dear Community Member, You’re invited to join us for an evening of good food, great company, and community connection at the Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis Open House & Picnic! See attached flyer if you like. Date: Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Parkland Community Center214 121st St S, Tacoma, WA 98444 We’ll be honoring our current members, welcoming new faces, and sharing the exciting…
YOU’RE INVITED: PERMITTING WITH PIERCE COUNTY CLASS
Understanding Recent Land Use and Housing Code Updates Last month, the Pierce County Council adopted updates to the land use and housing regulations. These changes are part of the County’s work to implement its Comprehensive Plan update. They also align with regional growth strategies, including the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2050 and the state’s Growth Management Act. The…
A huge reunion and a Braves love fest
It was called the Bethel High School All Classes Reunion on July 12, 2025. It was open to all the classes that knew themselves as Bethel Braves. It was also open to the most recent classes since the July 2021 state ban on Native American mascots, now called Bison. But the event was far and…
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