BLUE ZONES — We’re excited to announce that Pacific Lutheran University and Collins Elementary School have officially become Blue Zones Project Approved — joining a growing movement of schools and worksites committed to supporting healthier choices and better, longer lives! For their efforts in making their campus a healthier place to work, Pacific Lutheran University has earned the designation as Pierce County’s first Blue Zones Project…
$12.2 million available to support development, preservation of affordable housing
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Human Services is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of capital affordable rental housing projects. $12.2 million is available thanks to the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act, which implemented a one-tenth of 1% Housing and Related Services Tax in Pierce County, outside the…
May 9 Gala for Family Promise
On May 9, Family Promise of Pierce County will be holding a Gala Dinner and Auction Fundraiser at the Parkland School Gymnasium. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 214 121st Street South, Parkland, WA 98444. General admission is $75 per person, VIP tickets will be $125 per person. You…
April 19 Auction Fundraiser – Parkland School
Come out and help the Parkland Community secure its Community Center at the Community Showcase and Auction! On April 19, talent from the Parkland area will be showcased in performances on stage. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The address is 214 121st Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444. If you…
Speed limit changes to SR 7 between Elbe and Silver Lake
EATONVILLE – As soon as Wednesday, April 2, travelers will notice new speed limit signs on sections of State Route 7/Mountain Highway between Elbe and Silver Lake in Pierce County. Revised SR 7 speed limits The speed changes are the result of speed studies Washington State Department of Transportation coordinated with Washington State Patrol. The…
SR7 Pacific Ave. lane restrictions coming
[Editor Note: Apparently, we have killed too many pedestrians on Pacific Avenue because we are not looking out for them. This project is an additional layer being spent to make drivers aware of crossing pedestrians. Please because out there. It is costing you tax dollars to save lives because of carelessness driving.] From WSDOT What…
April 5 Spaghetti Feed for legal fees
1. SCAN our QR CODE BELOW. 2. MAIL DONATIONS DIRECTLY to SPANAWAY CONCERNED CITIZENS: Spanaway Concerned Citizens P.O. Box 562 or scan our QR Code Spanaway, WA 98387 *We are a 501-C4. Contributions are not tax deductible. 3. ONLINE DONATIONS: https://spanawayconcernedcitizens.com/ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Or through: FRIENDS OF SPANAWAY LAKE (FOSL) MAIL DONATIONS TO: Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) *Make Checks payable to FOSL (Please note, SCC in…
Thurston County Judge finds for TRM
On Friday, March 28, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy decided in favor of Tacoma Rescue Mission and Pierce County in the court appeal of the Good Neighbor Village permit by the Pierce County Hearings Examiner from the nearly two-week long hearing in May 2024. After testimony from the attorney for the Spanaway Concerned…
Spanaway in Court, Friday, March 28
Today marks a significant and long-awaited moment in our effort to preserve Spanaway Marsh. We deeply appreciate everyone who can attend, whether in person or virtually. Your presence reflects the urgency of protecting this invaluable natural resource for future generations. Friday, March 28, 2025 Hearing Time: 1:30 p.m. Judicial Officer: The Honorable Judge, Carol Murphy How to…
Add your input on tolling SR509 & SR167
WSDOT — In preparation for the opening of the SR 509 Expressway in Sea-Tac this year and the SR 167 Expressway in Fife in 2026, the Washington State Transportation Commission is beginning its toll setting process. The expressways are new stretches of roadway that don’t currently exist today. Details are below, and questions should be directed…
Why We Care about Spanaway Marsh
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…
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….
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