[Editor note: in case this is confusing, this means no changes are being made to the comprehensive plan through this process in this cycle. The next cycle for review is in 2 years. Citizens rarely submit comp plan amendments, it is usually developers. Citizens just have to spend time watching, commenting and trying not to…
Don’t touch that sign!
It is campaign season. There will be signs. Sign laws allow them between 60 days before the election until 10 days after, at which time, they should be taken down. The “gutter repair” and the “cash for your home” signs actually are never legal. Those need applications to the County and payment of sign placement…
Ready for the end of the school year?
The Bethel District last day of school is this Friday, June 14, 2024. Graduations were at the Tacoma Dome June 10. So be prepared for people around you looking like they are celebrating. Franklin Pierce District graduations were June 8 at the fairgrounds in Puyallup. Another year of students are in the history books. Bethel…
Transform traffic boxes into community art
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) invites artists residing within Pierce County to participate in a unique opportunity to beautify their communities once more. Applications are now being accepted online to submit artwork that can be applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. “We are thrilled to continue this successful program with a renewed call…
Obituary: Jordan (Jay) Reifel
Tacoma, Washington – Dr. Jordan (Jay) Murray Reifel, Jr. passed peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Patti, on April 7, 2024 at their winter home in Dana Point, California. Jay was born a baby boomer in Pasadena, California, and graduated from San Marino High School (1968). As a 4th generation Pasadenan, he was…
Stop building cul-de-sacs in unincorporated county
EDITORIAL OPINION Years ago, when the Spanaway Community Association was starting and the Growth Management Act was in its infancy, Pierce County explained to us that the housing developments with cul-de-sacs were useful to slow crime. The county was allowing, mostly even, asking developers to build all these little pocket communities on large parcels. Each…
Hearing Examiner allows the Village to proceed
The decision has arrived. The Hearings Examiner is allowing the tiny home village in the Spanaway Marsh area to proceed. His decision is at the link here: https://pals.piercecountywa.gov/public/documentView?docSysId=2135634 The document is 79 pages long. The findings and conclusions begin on page 20. Page 49 is the end of the report. The remaining pages are documentation,…
Public invited to open house in Fife for update on SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County
Washington State Department of Transportation– NEWS Puget Sound Gateway Program – 999 Third Ave., Suite 2300 – Seattle, WA 98104 – 206-770-3500May 28, 2024 Open house on June 4 offers opportunity to see project plans, review construction progress and speak with staff FIFE – Community members are invited to attend an in-person open house on…
June 8 Puyallup West Pioneer Swap Meet
Supports Pierce County Non-Profits Puyallup United Methodist Church will be the site for a Swap Meet event June 8 on the west end of the City of Puyallup on Pioneer Ave. This is the first year for this parking lot event which will be held at 1919 West Pioneer in Puyallup from 8AM to 4PM, Saturday, June…
Black bears in Spanaway? Yes.
Spanaway is traditional territory for many wild animals. This morning, June 1, a black bear was spotted between 255th Street and 260th crossing the Mountain Highway (SR7). Here are some safety tips if you come across one unexpectedly. Even this editor has seen one on 8th Avenue South, also about 255th Street. With a large…
Midland Resource Fair June 8, Amara
On June 8, a resources Fair will be open to the local public at the campus of Amara in the Midland/Summit area. The address is 3501 104th Street, Tacoma, WA 98445. Hours are Noon to 6 pm. Community Resources are valuable to many local families. Please come and check out what you may have available…
Local Parkland Resident Transforms Health and Strengthens Family Bonds Through Blue Zones Project
Parkland-Spanaway, WA – [Friday May 24, 2024] – Blue Zones ProjectParkland-Spanaway proudly highlights the inspiring story of Berta Rivera, a localresident whose life has been profoundly transformed through her participation inBlue Zones Project’s free community wellness programs. Meet Berta Berta Rivera, a 40-year Parkland resident and retiree, has always had difficultymanaging her weight and in…
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