Jan 22 – SB6181 Hearing in Olympia 1pm on forced city incorporation vote
Got that? Pierce County would be able to trigger a vote on incorporation inside the urban growth boundary, without a petition, without the Boundary Review Board, etc. if this bill is passed. It looks like South Hill is their first likely target. It has the highest potential revenue for a city. But the south county…
Library savings cost community connection
OPINION – Marianne Lincoln The Pierce County Library system changed its hours. Ostensibly, this was to save the system money. What is may be costing to communities is harder to calculate, but may be significant. The local library is one of the few places left where small community groups could meet without cost. The meeting…
Jan 25 CCRA Bresemann Forest Walk
On January 25, the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance (CCRA) will host According to Pierce County, “This naturally wooded site is approximately 70 acres with a system of pedestrian nature trails within the Parkland/Spanaway area. The beautiful and secluded walking trail may have users thinking they are miles from the city as they stroll along Spanaway…
Pierce County bike Swap April 25
The 15th Annual Pierce County Bike Swap, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tacoma Community College, Lot A (facing South 19th Street). http://www.ridetogetherpierce.com/bikeswap Community yard sale, but just for bikes! Bring a bicycle, parts, accessories, and/or look around for a new one! In addition to the sale racks, we will have vendors such bike…
Jan 24 Flett Creek Stewardship
By Derek Faust Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, January 24th 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 focus on removal of invasive plant species (scotch broom and…
Ride Together Pierce
Central and South Pierce County commuters and travelers, do you carpool, take transit, or walk/bike to your destinations? If so, you can enter into a $150 monthly prize drawing. Pierce County’s sustainable transportation program “Ride Together Pierce” is proud to present a new monthly rewards program: Rider Rewards! This program will reward one lucky sustainable traveler…
Hitchen Schedules Community Conversations
Council Chair Jani Hitchen has scheduled some community conversations in January. This is an opportunity for the public to listen to what the Council is planning and to give opinion and guidance on issues affecting them.
Jan 9 at St Paul Lutheran, learn about County Human Services
Staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), Pierce County, will be available at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Graham, 22419 108th Ave E., on Friday, January 9th, 10am-1pm. DHS is available to share information and answer questions about various kinds of benefits. (If you are visiting, thank you for parking at the south end of the…
High Tides this week
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flooding Advisory for the Puget Sound coastal areas of Pierce County from 01-03-2026 04:00 AM to 08:00 AM. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected with inundation of up to 2.0 – 2.5 feet along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. These conditions are expected during high tides…
Merry Christmas 2025!
By Marianne Lincoln On December 23, I try to get out an see the Christmas lights around the area. I’m not sure if it is my imagination, but it didn’t seem like there were quite as significant a number of displays as in years past. I decided I would look at other neighborhoods than I…
Cocoa Crawl on Garfield St Dec 20
The second annual Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl will be December 20, 2025 in Parkland. The event is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Several businesses will have candy canes, hot chocolate and possibly other treat for visitors. Come take a stroll and enjoy some cocoa with your community.
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