by Claudia Finseth HAPPINESS, FOR ONE THING Last week the annual list of the happiest countries in the world came out. For the eighth time in a row that designation went to Finland. The United States of America came in way down the line. We are not, generally, a happy people. One of the main…
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March 28 court hearing
Dear Parkland, Midland & Spanaway Concerned Citizens, The momentous and long-awaited event is finally happening! Our experienced attorney will present a clear and compelling case, ensuring that the law is not misinterpreted in Thurston County Superior Court this Friday! Now more than ever, we must stand together and show our collective strength! Mark your calendars….
The latest on the Spanaway Marsh
By Claudia Finseth It’s March 25, 2025. Those of us fighting against the destruction of the Spanaway Marsh have been at it for over two years now and spent $140,000 dollars. So let’s take stock. In December of 2024 the Tacoma Rescue Mission brought in massive equipment, and on the high point in the midst…
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Discussing our watershed March 12 and March 19
March 12, 6 p.m. at the Parkland Spanaway Library is the general meeting of the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance. This group advocates for the improvement of conditions in the watershed around Clover Creek and does creek cleanup projects in the area. If you are interested in our local watershed, please stop by or inquire about…
Apply today! Grants for watershed improvement projects open now
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, regional nonprofits, local governments, and other entities to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2025 cycle will award more than $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White…
Hearings Examiner appeal denied
By Spanaway Concerned Citizens Spanaway Concerned Citizen’s team did an outstanding job presenting to the Hearing Examiner numerous reasons for appealing Tacoma Rescue Mission’s permits. Unfortunately, our appeal was denied. The good news is that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the county were called out for their numerous violations. They know we are watching, reporting and will keep fighting to…
Pierce County seeking mural artists to beautify and protect public spaces
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County is launching a pilot mural program to transform public spaces frequently targeted by graffiti and vandalism into vibrant works of public art. Three mural opportunities located on Pierce County-owned properties in unincorporated areas are open for artist applications. The project aims to engage the community and artists in beautifying…
Flett Property Habitat Stewardship Feb 15
The habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, February 15th from 9:00 AM to noon. I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will focus on removal of invasive plant species (focus on scotch broom regrowth), planting donated Garry oak saplings (Thanks…
Feb 22, Technology and Art Fair
Feb 22 2025 the Bethel Technology and Art Fair will take place from10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Spanaway Lake High School. This event features artwork from schools all over the district and students of all ages. Historically, the art has been more than what mom and dad might put on the refrigerator. Many of…
Help! It’s COLD out there!
Two operations in the Parkland Spanaway area have been reaching out for assistance as they try to help others who are without housing in this cold Winter weather. Family Promise of Pierce County, located in the Parkland Community Center at 121st and Pacific Avenue was called up to be the warming center for Pierce County….
Quiet heroes
Three times a year, in the Regency Room in PLU’s Anderson University Center, there is an 8 a.m. meeting called Mid-County Leadership. This meeting began several years ago as a chance for the two school districts and PLU to get together and talk about pertinent issues within the unincorporated, urban area south of Tacoma. Since…
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