Kristi and Violet Holmes Mother and daughter left this world on August 28th. Kristi was a lover of people. In her life she served the chronically mentally ill. She provided in-home daycare; she was an avid charitable worker. She loved people. Violet was a cuddle-bug and loved her laptop computer. At 15 months of age…
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9th Congressional District Candidate fails to deploy landing gear at Spanaway Airport
Jim Postma, who is the Republican candidate running against Adam Smith for the 9thCongressional District seat was flying back from the San Juan Islands Monday with his wife, Fran. He aborted his first landing attempt at Spanaway Airport, raised his landing gear and went around the patch for another try. Unfortunately, he forgot to re-deploy…
Shady Acres Airport celebrates 50 years
In 1962, Jack Brown, Harold LeMay and Jack Black incorporated a community in Spanaway called Shady Acres. It was a new concept, a private residential airport; people could live and fly from their own homes. The runway can be seen between 42nd and 46th Avenues on 208th Street. The area is now on the borders…
Update on Spanaway accident victim
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s office released the name of the deceased as Amanda Halvorson, age 23. Our hearts go out to her friends and family. If there are any updates or news from the family, they are welcome to contact us here at the Pierce Prairie Post.
Work progressing on 8th Avenue south and SR507 along JBLM range area
Changes are in progress on 8th Avenue South along SR507. The intersections of 208th Street and 8th Avenue South are close together and have long been the source of congestion, accidents, injuries and loss of life. It appears they will soon be farther apart and hopefully much safer. Remember to use caution in construction zones,…
Neighbors on the scene of Spanaway accident
In the early afternoon, neighbors assembled at the scene of the accident on 22nd Avenue in Spanaway. Johnny Simpers described being awakened by the crash, arriving before rescue vehicles and providing assistance at the scene with other neighbors from across the street. Sometimes that early assistance can save lives. KING TV was on the site…
Grizzly accident scene in south Spanaway
The driver was male, he had been drinking. There were 6 passengers in the pickup truck, a total of 3 females and 4 males ages 19 to 22. They were southbound on 22nd Avenue in Spanaway at a high rate of speed. At 204th there is a curve in the road. The driver missed the curve and…
JR’s Whistle Stop is Hosting Comedian Billy Wayne Davis Aug. 30, 8 PM
At 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th, comedian Billy Wayne Davis will provide laughs for the patrons of JR’s Whistle Stop. JR’s hosts a comedy show in the evening on the last Thursday of every month. There is a charge of $10 in advance or $15 at the door for the show. If you come out at 6pm for…
Spanaway Lake High Music Company organized a memorial in Spanaway Wednesday for Kristi and Violet Holmes
A memorial was quickly organized by members of the Spanaway Lake High School Music Company for Kristi and Violet Holmes, who were found murdered today in Spanaway. The older daughter of Mrs. Holmes, Brooke House graduated from Spanaway Lake High School last year. She was involved in the well known singing group, the Music Company. Members paid tribute…
August 29, Planning Commission to discuss shorlines regulations
The last meeting at planning commission on shoreline regulation changes is Wednesday, August 29. Now is your chance to hear what is going on with shoreline regulation changes and provide input at the planning commission level. So far, public attendance has been less than anticipated. COUNTY OF PIERCE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING…
County releases final environmental impact statement for proposed flood plan
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for Pierce County’s proposed Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan was released Aug. 22. The statement evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the plan, as well as two alternative approaches. The flood plan will guide the management of flooding and channel migration hazards on major rivers, large tributaries and associated floodplains…
It takes a lot of volunteers behind the scenes to roll out the LeMay car show
Saturday is the date the LeMay family opens its doors to let the public see the cars and collections at their family home and the Marymount Event Center. This event has been a Parkland/Spanaway staple for 35 years. In order to bring that event to the public, the family has a long list of dedicated car lovers,…
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