By Michelle Collison Garrett We are so excited for Trick or Treat on Garfield Street this year! Julie Keller Collison and Michelle Collison Garrett will be handing out full size candy bars from Collison Realty LLC! Lots of other businesses in the Garfield Street Business Community will be participating, and it will be fun for…
We must protect our right to have our vote counted
After an attack on a ballot dropbox in Vancouver, Washington that resulted in hundreds of ballots being destroyed, Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement. The incident took place not long after a similar one at a ballot box in Portland, Ore. “This was a violent attack on democracy, and we will do everything to keep…
Nov 4 Council Committee Comp Plan Hearing
TACOMA – The Council’s Community Development and Environment Committee (CDEC) will hold its first public hearing on the 2024 proposed Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pierce County Council Chambers. What: Public Hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan UpdateWhen: Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m.Where: Pierce County Council Chambers, 930 Tacoma…
Pierce Native Plant Sale
It’s finally upon us! Friday, November 1st, 2024, our presale launches at piercenativeplantsale.com. Some plants sell quickly, so don’t delay in placing your order. (You cannot get into the link until then.) Please note that pre-orders made between November 1st and January 15th will not be available for pick up until March 11th-15th, 2025. Customers will be called as…
Haunted Parkland School Oct 25 -26
Chills, thrills, and spooky surroundings await you at the historic Parkland School Haunted House! On October 25 and 26 from 7 to 10 p.m., for a suggested donation of $20, you can have a bit of Halloween fun with the community. Your donations will go to help repair and maintain our newest old Community Center…
DSHS van in Graham Nov. 1
The DSHS van will be at the Lutheran Church of St. Paul in Graham on Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. That’s about the same time the Food Bank is open, too. Spread the word! It says they will help with food, cash and medical paperwork. Life’s hard enough, if we can…
Thirsty? Count on it.
By Cindy Beckett The below is a link to a bona fide report, and I’m sure even if they won’t admit it, both councils and executives have heard me warn of this over and over again, year after year. No one would listen, no one would believe me. Now, here we are, and it does not make…
Patriots of Liberty Veterans Day event
The Patriots of Liberty are sponsoring a Veterans Day event at the Marriott Tacoma, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA on November 11, 2024. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This will be a special evening that will entertain, honor and acknowledge our veterans. It will feature Joey Jones, Quilts of Valor, ROTC, and Kerri French. All…
Mid-County Leadership met Wednesday
By Marianne Lincoln The Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Community Plan Area is an unincorporated part of Pierce County, but it is growing by leaps and bounds due to the housing shortage. The worst of it all, is that the three are older communities and lack the infrastructure to deal with the new growth. Sidewalks streetlights, traffic signals, doctors,…
Resource Caravan comes to local churches
Once again, we are bringing essential resources, helpful support, and a strong sense of community straight to you! Whether you’re seeking health services, family assistance, or simply want to engage with your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Join us for the Parkland Community Resource Caravan on October 31st from 12PM to 4PM at Trinity Lutheran Church!…
Shrinking senior budgets
By Marianne Lincoln The Social Security Administration recently released their cost of living increase for 2025. The raise amounted to 2.5%. The average Social Security check is about $1783, so that is an additional $44.58 each month. (My friends checks are more like $1300, so that is $32.50 more each month.) Based on my own…
Volunteers needed for Parkland Haunted House
The Haunted Parkland School will appear October 25 and 26 this year. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can stop by, purchase a ticket, and enjoy the thrill of being in a historic building with ghosts, ghouls and other things that bump in the night. No guarantees that some real Parkland spirits won’t make…
Pierce Prairie Post 