In a planning meeting March 29, Al Schmauder, the chair of the Clover Creek Council, agreed to accept nominations for the Council to elect new officers. Al is long retired and spends several months a year at his retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The organizers of the new Clover Creek Restoration Action Alliance are joining…
Planning your county – hearings April 2, 9, 11
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Capital Facilities Plan and Council Initiated Amendments over the course of three days. The hearing will be opened on April 2 at 9:30 a.m. it will be continued to April 9 at 9:30 a.m. and then to April 11 at 6:00 p.m. See below for ways to…
Obituary: Roger H. Lincoln Jr.
Roger H Lincoln Jr. December 6, 1956 – February 27, 2024 Parkland, Washington – Roger Lincoln Jr. passed away in Parkland WA February 27, 2024. Born in Tacoma to Roger and Mary, he was the 2nd of 7 children. Growing up on Lake Spanaway, he knew every inch of the neighborhood. He enjoyed scaring his…
6pm, March 26 New Bethel High Groundbreaking
It has been almost 20 years in the making and the ground is not yet broken for the new Bethel High School site. Years ago, the large field was used by parachutists. Next, the Rainier View Chirstian Church was built on the front of the site, across the street from North Star Elementary School. At…
March 23 – Free trees at Sprinker
March 23, 2024: Volunteer with Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444. Come join us to volunteer with Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway and make a positive impact through the Green Blocks Tree Share! March 29, 2024: Bread Making 101 with Blue Zones Project…
Emergency Shelter in Spanaway – Dedication May 8
Family Promise of Pierce County would like to invite you to the dedication of its Day Center and Emergency Center. May 8, 2024, 2 p.m. at 216b165th St. S, Spanaway, WA 98387. Please RSVP to Denee Kubena, DeneeKubena@familypromisepiercecounty.org. Family Promise of Pierce County began with the presentation of an idea by Pastor Samara Jenkins of…
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway Announces New Partnership with Pierce County Parks
Spanaway, WA – [Monday March 18, 2024] – Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Pierce County Parks, aimed at bringing transformative health and wellness programming to the local community. This exciting collaboration will kick off in April 2024 at Sprinker Recreation Center, offering a brand-new series called Blue Zones…
Where are you?
The Bethel and Franklin Pierce School District areas in unincorporated, urban Pierce County have several thousand employees between them. In addition, the military base and local medical facilities also are very large employers with hundreds of employees in the area. The streets are lined with houses and apartments. But, where are you? We haven’t seen…
Free Trees for Parkland-Spanaway March 23
Green Blocks: Parkland — Tacoma Tree Foundation We are bringing trees to Parkland-Spanaway March 2024 with the support of Pierce County and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Residents of the Parkland and Spanaway designated census area can sign up to receive free trees for their property, as well as resources on tree planting and care. Our goal is to distribute hundreds of trees to homes in Parkland and…
Rally to save Parkland School, March 9
We need to keep our visibility of our effort going! We haven’t rallied for awhile. Plus, PLU is having a Track invitational that will bring extra traffic to Parkland. WHEN: Meet at 9:30 AMWHERE: Parkland Transit Center 121st St S and Pacific Ave S.BRING: Wear red, bring a yard sign if you have one, or other rally…
Caring for Clover Creek, March 7, 6:30pm
Clover Creek, from Steilacoom Lake to Frederickson, is a mess. It’s dry much of the year from the asphalt ditch in Parkland to Waller Road. It is also sadly, full of trash, weeds and other debris. It is subject to contaminants from the military base and other businesses and roadways around it. If you live…
Stop the Village meeting March 2
By Spanaway Concerned Citizens We need YOUR help to stop the tiny home Village from being built at the end of 176th & Spanaway Loop Rd on our wetlands. Are you aware that this proposed village now includes a roundabout on Spanaway Loop? Yep. Bring your questions, bring your friends & neighbors and help us…
Pierce Prairie Post 