A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from trees in Pierce County’s Bresemann Forest starting Aug. 4. Getting rid of these invasive plants will improve the health of the trees and the adjacent Spanaway Creek. Pierce County obtained the Puget SoundCorps’ assistance through the Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by Washington State…
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Explosion and fire near Spanaway Lake
Dan Fox reported on his Facebook page today that there was an explosion and fire in a home near Spanaway Lake Tuesday afternoon. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded, but the house just to the east also caught fire due to the intensity of the blaze. His house was next-door to the west. No one was…
Spanaway’s Historical Society Picnic
SPANAWAY, WA — Each year on the third Sunday in July, the Spanaway Historical Society holds its annual picnic at the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street. Although the driveway was a bit difficult to find this year due to road construction, the event went off well on the cool, cloudy rainless day. Jean Sensel…
Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake July 17, 2014 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know there is a toxic algae bloom in the above lakes. These lakes are unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with algae Do not swim,…
Pierce County Council approves restrictions on tractor-trailer parking
After removing a provision dealing with increased parking fines in general, members of the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to restrict the parking of semi trailers along the roadside in certain areas of the county at night. Citing safety concerns for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists, the ordinance bans commercial semi drivers from parking their trailers…
Upcoming weekend events, July 18-20
You will also find these events through the Calendar link at the top of the page. Washington Ladies Riding Club Association, 7/18-20, Tacoma Horseman’s Unit, Spanaway, WLRCA State Meet Competition Breakfast at the Marymount Senior Center, Saturday, 7/19 WA State Miniature Equine Association – Open Show 7/19, beginning at 9 a.m.. Frontier Park, Graham Spanaway Historical…
Bridging the Gap – Night out in Spanaway
The Marymount Event Center was the sight of a delightful new event for the Parkland-Spanaway area this evening. They called it Bridging the Gap. The sponsors were the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and Pacific Lutheran University. Beneficiaries of the evening’s bounty areB.E.S.T Dollars for Scholars, Franklin Pierce YOUTH FIRST!, and the Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children. There…
Bridging the Gap Fundraiser
LeMay Family Collection Foundation — Join the LeMay Family Collection Foundation as we team up with Pacific Lutheran University for a fundraiser to benefit the local community! Bridge the Gap includes a BBQ dinner, dancing, and an opportunity to bid in a silent auction, as well as a chance to win a 50/50 cash raffle….
SLHS Choir Camp Concert – June 27
The Spanaway Show Choir Camp final concert is tomorrow Friday, June 27 at 2:30 pm in the Spanaway Lake High Theater. $3 per person.
County Council suspends district meetings on Shoreline Management Program
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Members of the Pierce County Councilhave announced the postponement of a series of meetings around the county to hear from residents about the proposed Shoreline Management Program. The delay is necessary in order to give the county more time to draft amendments to the proposal, among other reasons. “We were all…
Spanaway blood drive – June 26
Cascade Regional Blood Services, your local blood bank is going to have a blood drive this week. June 26, the mobile blood donation unit will be at the Spanaway Safeway, 15805 Pacific Avenue South in Spanaway. The hours are from 1:20 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about the local blood bank, this is…
Meet the author of – Spanaway
Meet the author of the Images of America book, Spanaway. Jean Sensel will be at the Puyallup Costco, on Friday, June 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. She will answer questions and tell stories beyond the book. Non-members of Costco can get a one-day pass at the customer service desk. For instance, Chapter Five: The…
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