Graham Solstice Event Dec. 21, 5-9pm

Join us as we welcome the Winter Solstice and the promise of longer days and shorter nights. Experience the magic at our warm and cozy Lodge, where you can shop for unique, handmade artisan crafts at the Night Market. Take a serene walk along our candle-lit Luminary Trail through the park and immerse yourself in…

Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl Dec. 21

Come on out to Garfield Street in Parkland! On December 21, the Garfield Street Business Association will host a Cocoa Crawl. Visit carious businesses and there will be hot cocoa and various treats. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. Marco’s Cantina will have Santa photos, so bring the…

Garfield St. Business Assoc. Holiday Get Together Dec. 19

The Garfield Street Business Association is having a Holiday Meeting and Get Together on December 19 at 5:30 p.m. The location will be at Arivva. It is located in Parkland where the Hobby store used to be on the SW corner of Garfield and C Street. That is 402 Garfield St. S., Parkland, WA.

Changes to application resubmittal upload process begin Dec. 13

PIERCE COUNTY PPW– As part of our commitment to improving the permitting process, Pierce County will implement changes to the online resubmittal procedure starting Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. What’s changing? Currently, applicants can resubmit or upload documents at any time in the review process via the orange “I Want To” dropdown menu in the online permits…

Contractors: Join the Washington State Department of Commerce webinar about the Qualified Contractor Network 

Are you a contractor interested in residential projects? The Department of Commerce’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Energy Rebate Programs have $165 million to help homeowners improve their homes with weatherization and high-efficiency appliances — and are seeking skilled contractors to make it happen. Join a webinar on January 14, 2025,12:30-1:30 p.m., to learn how the program…

Interfaith Community Christmas Concert/Food Drive, December 15

It’s time for the Annual Interfaith Community Christmas Concert and Food Drive.  The Concert is December 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. The location is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13612 224th St. E., Graham, WA 98338. It is an excellent local event to get you in the mood for the Christmas holiday. The concert…

Wreaths Across America, Roy Cemetery

Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m., Wreaths Across America will begin placing 150 wreaths at the Roy Cemetery. The public is invited to assist in placing these wreaths on the graves of Veterans interred there. The cemetery is located at 8211 288th Street South just south of the city of Roy, WA.

Roy Grange Holiday Bazaar Dec 14

The Roy Grange #702 will be holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 102 W Water Street. Its right on the big corner in town on SR507 and Water Street. Stop in, don’t just drive by. Enjoy a bit of Christmas in a small rural…

Watching a dry creek getting some rain

By Marianne Lincoln On November 29, 2024, I took a drive out to a few locations on Clover Creek to see where there was water and where it ended. I started near Canyon Road and ended near Pacific Avenue. The water in the South Fork disappeared just after Golden Given, where there are a number…

Donations needed for PEER KENT at P/S Library

PEER KENT, Peer Services Specialist at the Parkland-Spanaway Library is collecting donations specific to the needs of the community. If possible, please deliver to the Parkland-Spanaway Library. If I am not there, please let the staff know they are for Sandy. You don’t need to call first.  CURRENT NEEDS:Sleeping BagsHandwarmersTentsNew underwear (men and women)New socks…

Cantwell & Murray Announce $18.5M For Fish & Wildlife Conservation Projects

Lummi, Skokomish, Colville & Lower Elwha Klallam Tribes — as well WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and Chelan County – receive federal funding Grants will help restore salmon & wildlife habitat; improve health, biodiversity of WA public lands WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs…