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SLHS Holiday Craft Fair – Nov. 1-2

SPANAWAY, WA — It’s time for the biggest holiday event in Spanaway! Spanaway Lake High School’s 33rd Annual  Holiday Craft Fair will be this weekend, Nov. 1-2. Cost is $3 for those 6 years and older. There will be over 180 artists and crafters from the Pacific Northwest on hand to bring you unique gifts, crafts,…

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About town: Dealing with vegetation, after the storm

Saturday night’s windstorm brought frustrations to many local residents. From having to reset your clocks multiple times as the lights went on and off, to dealing with the branches, trees and other yard items blown down, there were consequences. Passing through Frederickson near the Cross Park site, I saw neighbors dealing with a full-grown Cottonwood…

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Lemay’s Marymount Trunk or Treat – a hit even in the rain!

SPANAWAY, WA — Saturday afternoon filled the spaces around Spanaway with ghost, ghouls, fairies, bugs and super heroes. They all came out for the annual Trunk or Treat at Marymount Event Center. Even a few politicians stopped by to see the event. Senator Steve Conway was spotted out among the raindrops and Ninja Turtles. Photo…

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Sidewalks in unincorporated Pierce County?

PIERCE COUNTY , WA — The community is invited to help Pierce County prioritize projects that will bring pedestrian facilities – such as sidewalks and ramps – located in public right-of-way in unincorporated Pierce County into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The county will host four public meetings in November to gather…

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SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – Nov 1 – Concert & Chili Feed

SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – November 1, 2014 Spanaway Lutheran Church, 160th and A Street Come and enjoy a concert performed by the Deliverance Band from PLU. They will present a program of lively music at Spanaway Lutheran Church, Saturday night, November 1, at 7:00 PM. The concert will be preceded by a chili feed at 6:00….

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OPEN! The new Spanaway Starbucks!

SPANAWAY, WA — Friday was the grand opening of the new Spanaway Starbucks. If you missed it, they will have another celebration, next time on a Saturday, October 4. Here are a few photos from Friday Morning. Manager Crisstal Hadman says the store opens at 4:30a.m., so stop by early if you like.    

Remains of Chris Virdell identified

By Marianne Lincoln Today, The News Tribune broke the story that remains found February 28 in Lewis County were identified as belonging to Chris Videll of Spanaway. Chris has been missing since February 9, 2012 when he failed to show up for a shift at work that morning. After my regular work day, I headed…

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New Spanaway Starbucks Grand Opening Sept. 26

Crisstal Hadman, the Store Manager for the new Spanaway Starbucks, would love for you to join them for their Grand Opening on September 26th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The new location is near the Jack in the Box and Walmart on the Mountain Highway. There will also be another Grand Opening event on Saturday October 4th.

Over 500 vehicles expected at Sept. 27 Classic Car & Truck Show

Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 12th annual Hi-Tech Collision Classic Car and Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free spectator event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re…

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Bethel Grad Scott Downey – protecting the North Pole?

[Editor Note: I had to use this headline, I grew up in Spanaway next door to Scott Downey who is mentioned in this article. He is doing his job, protecting the wilderness. He says this location is actually closer to Fairbanks, AK. ]   EPA settles with Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC, for hazardous waste violations…

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