Pierce County’s Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) is announcing a new initiative to educate residents, community organizations, and employers about the WA Cares Fund, Washington’s first-of-its-kind public long-term care insurance program. ADR is offering expert-led informational presentations, available in-person or online, to clarify benefits, eligibility, and the future of long-term care for Pierce County residents….
Meridian 25mph at 280th Street fish passage construction
EATONVILLE – Travelers who use State Route 161 between Eatonville and Graham in Pierce County will see changes to the roadway this week. What to expectThe speed limit on SR 161 between mileposts 14.5 and 15.2 is lowered from 55 mph to 25 mph. (Roughly 274th to 280th) Temporary traffic signals will be in place…
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Understanding Recent Land Use and Housing Code Updates Last month, the Pierce County Council adopted updates to the land use and housing regulations. These changes are part of the County’s work to implement its Comprehensive Plan update. They also align with regional growth strategies, including the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Vision 2050 and the state’s Growth Management Act. The…
A huge reunion and a Braves love fest
It was called the Bethel High School All Classes Reunion on July 12, 2025. It was open to all the classes that knew themselves as Bethel Braves. It was also open to the most recent classes since the July 2021 state ban on Native American mascots, now called Bison. But the event was far and…
Hope for Wild Hearts Gala
July 19, 2025 The Hope for Wild Hearts Gala will be Held on Lacamas Valley Ranch in Roy, WA on July 19th 5PM-9PM. 3902 288th St S, Roy, WA, at the Lacamas Valley Ranch. Single Tickets: $100 Table of 6: $550 Includes Priority Seating Closer to The Music and Complementary Bottle of Wine for Your Table. …
July 19 Flett Creek Work Party
Hi all, Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, July 19th 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 tansy ragwort and blackberry regrowth)…
Massive Bethel High Reunion July 12
Everyone, anyone whose life ran through the halls of Bethel High School is invited July 12 to return to campus, tour the school and meeting with classmates from the range of classes from Kapowsin days to the present. Each class has been invited to set up a booth with memorabilia, get their reunion lists updated…
Stage 2 burn ban in place for Pierce County
A Stage 2 burn ban is in place in Pierce County effective immediately. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with local fire chiefs, has declared the Stage 2 burn ban in response to dry conditions on the ground and ongoing fires in western Washington. The elevated burn ban will remain in effect until conditions…
July 12 Art & Wine Walk – Parkland
One July 12, 2025, Garfield Street in Parkland will be having an Art & Wine Walk. The event begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. To get the most of this event, you need to arrive at 2 p.m. and donate $20 for a commemorative wine glass from the Garfield Street Business Association’s…
July 8 Dine out and help the Parkland Community Center
On July 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Haven Pub will be sharing its profits with the Parkland Community Center. For every meal and drink you purchase, a portion will go back to the Parkland Community Association’s project to pay for and restore the former school building to the benefit of the…
Passing through! Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic July 12
Each year the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic called the STP cruises through Summit, Waller, and Spanaway mostly between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This year that will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025. They stop over at Spanaway Middle School to restock, rest, potty, get some food, sun lotion, water, air for their tires,…
July 1 Firecracker Alley Show
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians has relocated Firecracker Alley to 3509 72nd St E, Tacoma, in the Summit Waller area. July 1 at 9:30 p.m. will be their free fireworks show for 2025. What is Firecracker Alley? Firecracker Alley is a premier destination for fireworks lovers, offering over 100 firework stands selling a variety of…
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