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….

The latest on the Spanaway Marsh

By Claudia Finseth It’s March 25, 2025. Those of us fighting against the destruction of the Spanaway Marsh have been at it for over two years now and spent $140,000 dollars. So let’s take stock. In December of 2024 the Tacoma Rescue Mission brought in massive equipment, and on the high point in the midst…

SSB 5516 March 21, 1:30 p.m. help Parkland pass this bill

Substitute Senate Bill 5516 is the bill to relieve the Parkland Community Association of the glitch in the law that triggered the first ever property taxes on the building since it was built in1908. The glitch happened because they did not purchase the building directly from the public school, but from a private non-profit, PLU….