Get ready, Tacoma! Join us for our second Annual Rock with a Reason Benefit Concert, an unforgettable evening benefiting the Tacoma Rescue Mission. Every ticket purchased helps provide hope, shelter, and critical services to individuals and families in our community. Come ready to have fun, make memories, and rock with a reason! WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2026WHERE: Spanish Ballroom,…
When NOT to stop for a school bus?
School buses these days have cameras to catch you when you do not stop. It is a very large fine and you may get that ticket in the mail. School begins August 31 for Bethel students and September 1 for Franklin Pierce. Calendar links for them are on our menu at the top of the…
What is an aquifer and why does it matter?
We all need water. None of us can deny that. Fresh water is a limited resource on this Earth, and its value is well known by the greedy who would like to control it. knowing this and protecting everyone’s right to free access to water is an important ecological move. Laws in many states require…
1000 residents needed to take the Blue Zones pledge to make their lives healthier and to live longer
Blue Zones of Parkland Spanaway is on a mission to have 1,000 Parkland-Spanaway residents pledge make healthy changes in their lives by August 31, 2026. By reaching this goal, they can become an official Blue Zones Community. They are halfway now, share this prolifically on social media. Do it now! Here is the link to…
Fairfax Bridge fan here, unapologetic
EditorialMarianne Lincoln Whether you call it O’Farrell or Fairfax, the bridge over the Carbon Canyon is closed. In the past few years, it became overwhelmingly obvious that it was becoming unstable. Frankly, I was surprised it took as long as it did to tag it. Yet with all the amazing history and beautiful scenery up…
Help shape the future of aging and disability support in Pierce County: public invited to review draft Area Plan
What helps you live a full, supported, and independent life as you age or manage a disability in Pierce County? More than 800 local older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers shared their daily experiences through our survey and community conversations. Their input helped Pierce County Human Services create an updated roadmap—and now we need…
Sept 8 Community Meeting for Oak View Tiny House Village
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is a nonprofit affordable housing and tiny house village shelter provider in the Puget Sound region hosting the following public meeting on the proposed temporary housing community in Spanaway, Oak View Tiny House Village: What: Community Meeting for Oak View Tiny House Village When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, from 5:30-6:30 p.m….
In with the new – a day of transition
By Marianne Lincoln I am awake early this morning thinking about the experiences I have had this week. One of my best friends, my classmate in school, and my bridesmaid, lost her husband. He actually isn’t gone yet, his acute event left him without brain activity in the ICU. She sent me a text. I…
August 22 Blue Zones Events
Saturday, August 22 there are so many things happening almost at the same time, but actually in sequence. Here are some great options for your family. 2026-08-22 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Junk in the Trunk | 12420 Ainsworth Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98444 2026-08-22 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am | Parkland…
Franklin Pierce District looking for creative ways to fund itself
By Marianne Lincoln UPDATE: According to Superintendent Goodpaster, this is a policy that is available to school districts. A new board member identified as missing from their set of policies. There was no particular reason for it other than to complete available options. Apparently, the Franklin Pierce School District is strained for funds. The state…
As Northwest as it gets, it even flows that way
By Marianne Lincoln This week is for chasing water. I am leading the Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council on a trip to Graham. This is the far eastern edge of a watershed that takes up the center of Pierce County. This watershed has no glacier fed rivers. It does not flow from the Cascade mountains….
CPTC Flett Property Habitat Stewardship – Saturday, August 22nd
There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will be spreading mulch in the Flett Wetland restoration area to slow regrowth of blackberries. We can also…
Community Networking with local Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Parkland Spanaway has begun hosting community no-host networking nights once a month. The Next is Thursday, August 20, 4 to 6 p.m. They are on the third Thursday of the month in the lounge at El Toro in Parkland, 13719 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA. (Happy Hour is from 3 to…
48th LeMay Annual Show -August 29
It’s almost that time of year again for the LeMay Annual Show! For the past 48 years we’ve been hosting this event for the community, and this year is no different. Admission is FREE to attend the car show here at Marymount and if you’re interested in going to the LeMay Private Garages on C…
Pacific Avenue SR 7 Changes – Open House Aug 19
[Editor Note: Come prepared with the issues, flooding areas, signals, and turning problems you already know about! When I-5 is blocked at Nisqually/Dupont and traffic flows through Yelm & Roy, Pacific Avenue is a key corridor. There are no alternate routes nearby.] SR 7/ SR 507 to 99th St S – Corridor Improvements – Pre-design…
14 years – Our Anniversary
By Marianne Lincoln The Pierce Prairie Post was founded in 2012. Our WordPress Blog site opened on August 14. The name originally was going to be just Prairie Post, until my friend Karen Ansteth insisted I should include the location. So, now it is a bit of a tongue twister, like Peter Piper read a…
Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake
TPCHD — The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has now issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake as of August 13, 2026. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory….
Spanaway Lake LMD Passed
In case you missed the news, the residents along Spanaway Lake passed the Lake Management District Reauthorization. The Reauthorization vote for Spanaway Lake Management District passed with a 74% vote in favor or reauthorization. The District will continue operations through 2031. In 2021, the district was established and authorized for a five-year term. The reauthorization…
The New Bethel High Ribbon Cutting Aug 21
You are invited to the official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Bethel High School on August 21,2026, at 1 p.m. Speakers will include former Superintendent Tom Seigel, BHS students, and more! The ceremony will be held in the main gym. Self-guided tours will be available after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to join…
168th sidewalks and revisions coming from Pacific to B Street
168th Street East (SR-7 To B Street East) – CRP 5936 Here is a summary of the project according to Pierce County. Improvement of 168th Street East from SR-7 to B Street East are about to be contracted. 168th Street East will be widened to accommodate one through lane in each direction and a center…