Saturday morning, the Spanaway Spartans were out early and en masse, hustling cars into their car wash at the 7-11 Store on the Mountain Highway. The Spartans are a Youth Football program from grades 2nd through 8th. Their goal is to provide a positive environment for children to grow, learn, respect others, and work as a…
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“Stuff the Bus” Aug 3 at Spanaway WalMart
The fabulous Bethel transportation department will be holding a Back to School ‘Stuff the bus’ event Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Spanaway WalMart store. The event is from 9 am to 4 pm. The drivers will be collecting school supplies for local families in need.
Altrusa garage sale for community service Aug 3
On Saturday, August 3rd, Altrusa of South Pierce County will hold a garage sale at 302 – 192nd (near B Street) in Spanaway. There will be tons and tons of nearly new school clothes. Low, Low Prices! All proceeds will fund community service. The clothes are from PLU… Often when the students move out clothes are…
Parkland Transit Center Improvements Begin July 29
PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – Thanks to Federal Transit Administration grants for transit center improvements, Pierce Transit will begin facilities improvements at the Parkland Transit Center and Park and Ride on July 29. The construction project, which will continue through September, will make Pierce Transit’s oldest Transit Center safer and more comfortable for the 2,700…
American Cancer Society enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention Study-3
Puget Sounders Needed to Participate in CPS-3 Residents in the Puget Sound Area have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic national study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Between August 20 and August 24, the American Cancer Society will be enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention…
Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake lifted
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has lifted the Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake. The toxic algae bloom has decreased in size and no longer presents a public health concern. Toxic algae are capable of producing toxins and, if present in large amounts, can pose a risk to pets and people. Swallowing or prolonged skin contact…
WSDOT listening? 22nd Ave signals? The Post gloats
Pacific Avenue in Spanaway, ever since the sidewalks were put in, has had some issues that have not been addressed. So a few months ago, the 723 Networking group (made up of local business people) was discussing the sloppy appearance of their grassy swales with the tall grass and noxious weeds. One Sheriff deputy even complained…
Pioneer Valley housefire – one deceased
After dousing the housefire at 19312 89th Ave E., Graham, WA, the firefighters found one body. The identity of the deceased will not be announced until Thursday as the arson and homicide teams are investigating. It is in the Winterwood Park development. The Fire Marshall, Sheriff’s Deputies and Graham Fire are still at the location trying to…
Wacky Golf Tournament – Chamber of Commerce Event Aug. 23
The 2013 South County Branch Wacky Golf Tournament is almost here! Wear your choice of ‘wacky’ attire and challenge yourself during these 9 holes of golf by only using two clubs (seven iron and putter). This event is a function of the South Pierce County division of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Agenda: 8:30 am…
County Council okays closure of 180th Street East in Frederickson
With two council members excused (Ladenburg, Fleming), the Pierce County Council voted unanimously to close (vacate) the section of 180th Street East in Frederickson to allow the James Hardie plant to expand in the next couple years. There were only two speakers in public comment. One was a representative of the Economic Development Department. The other…
Chip sealing warning, mannequins and horses
By Marianne Lincoln Cruising around Spanaway on this lovely summer day of July, I saw many things happening in the area. The Washington Ladies Riding Club Association (WLRCA) State Meet Competition was this weekend at the Tacoma Horseman’s Unit in Spanaway. They presented their awards for the weekend riding and horsemanship competition in the outdoor arena….
Lovely weather for the Spanaway Historical Society picnic
The Spanaway Historical Society held their annual picnic and meeting on Sunday July 21 at the Prairie House Museum grounds. They re-elected their officers for the year. (correction) Shirley Mathis is the new President, Marilyn Goddard is vice president, Kathleen Creso is secretary and Chuck Overaa is treasurer.. It was a lovely, temperate, sunny summer day. It was…
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