Evergreen Elementary named National Title I Distinguished School Evergreen Elementary was named a National Title I Distinguished School. This prestigious recognition is given to a small number of schools across the country that excel academically despite having a large percentage of low-income students. Only one other school in Washington was named a Distinguished School this…
Time for Bethel Community – ABC Day
Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Graham-Kapowsin High School…
Another community legend passes
[Editor note: Jim was so instrumental in so many ventures, but was always careful to remain behind the scenes. I know we all can thank him for the beautiful photographs in the Pierce Prairie Post, but he would never admit to helping us get the beautiful camera we use. Rest peacefully Jim – condolences to…
Sorrow is distracting
You have not seen any posts for awhile. I have not had time or the willpower to explain. On August 28, 2017, my former husband and high school sweetheart passed away suddenly from a heart attack. The complications of being a “former spouse” are overwhelming. Displaced grief is not something our society deals with well….
Spanaway Lakefest weekend Sept 9-10
The 2017 Yapachino Memorial Regatta Nationals, limited hydroplanes will be at Spanaway Lake September 9 – 10, 2017. Expect rooster tails and lots of noise for a couple days between 10 am and 6 pm. There will be boats on display and food trucks at Spanaway Park, you are welcome to come down and be…
High School 9/11 flag ceremony
On Monday, September 11th, JROTC cadets from Bethel, Graham-Kapowsin and Spanaway Lake high schools will be teaming up for a Patriot Day flag ceremony. Cadets in uniform from across the district will honor the day together with members of the Graham Fire Department. Below you’ll find the schedule of events. If you plan on attending,…
Happy first day of school!
Everyone please be safe out there – school is starting and kids are on the roads possibly when it is still dark out. Drivers, please drive carefully and respectfully near school zones.
The best little Fair in Pierce County – Aug 26-27
The Lacamas Community Fair is taking place the weekend of August 26 – 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It has everything you expect in a fair, preserves, quilting, produce, food, kids events, horses, rabbits and chickens. From Spanaway – SR7, Pacific Avenue, take the Roy exit (at the Roy-Y) SR507. Turn left about…
August 26 – Lemay Cars and Mobile Food Fest
Pierce County, Washington — Parkland and Spanaway will be exceptionally busy today with the annual visitor trek to see the Lemay Car Collection on C Street and at Marymount on 152nd Street. Once you find parking, there are shuttles that will take you between the two locations. At the same time, the Sprinker Recreation Center –…
Comments on wetland and stream protection due soon!
Hello friends, The Clean Water Act is one of the cornerstones of water protection for the entire country. Now, Trump’s EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is working to undo years of work by removing critical wetlands and streams from the act’s protection. We can’t let this happen. Urge the EPA to keep wetlands and streams under…
Kidz Kraze Festival presents host of free activities Aug. 27
Have you explored the North Meadow at Chambers Creek Regional Park? Pierce County Parks & Recreation invites you to experience what it has to offer it at its inaugural Kidz Kraze Festival from 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. The event and parking located at Chambers Creek Regional Park North Meadow, 4952 Grandview…
Innovative road surface treatment coming to Pierce County road curves
[Editor note: One of these locations is by my home and was just surfaced today. I will remark soon on how it goes. So far, it is an amazing improvement. The road bed on 122nd was failing in places.] Pierce County will install an innovative surface treatment at five roadway locations in August and…
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