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…
Stream – faster than Route 1, less stops
From Pierce Transit Dear Community Member, Starting April 1, Pierce Transit is implementing a high-capacity transit service between Spanaway and downtown Tacoma called Stream Community Line, a partnership with MultiCare. This new service will be frequent, rapid and convenient, with fewer stops along the way, contributing to a faster trip. Stream service will be offered in addition…
Presidential primary logic and accuracy test
Pierce County Elections will perform the County’s official logic and accuracy testing on ballot counting and processing equipment at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 27 at the Pierce County Elections Center, 2501 S 35th St, in Tacoma. The test is open to the media and the public. Before every election, Pierce County Elections tests the voting…
To our local governments
Author: Marianne Lincoln A year ago, I testified against lowering a setback from a waterway in Summit from 80 feet to 20 feet. This Lakewood proposal is for a variance to 15 feet from Clover Creek. I am not impressed. This was written to the City of Lakewood February 22, 2024, but it holds for…
Spanaway? Concerned? Yep. March 2nd
If you live in Spanaway, there is a lot to be concerned about. From a tiny home village being proposed in a wetland, to a local lake that is toxic part of the year, to a concern for infrastructure like sidewalks and inadequate roads, Spanaway has many untended issues. You might know by now, groundwater…
Clover Creek setbacks issue in Lakewood project, hearing Feb. 21, 11am, Lakewood City Hall
Sean ArentOrganizing Committee for Clover Creek Restoration Action Alliance Dear Residents of the Clover-Chambers Creek Watershed and Allies, We are the Clover Creek Restoration Action Alliance, watershed residents and allies who are fed up with the destruction of our natural resources and are organizing to fight back. Here are three things we could use your…
Random stop at a miniature Cambodian temple under construction
His name is Soth Kaan, As I was driving back from viewing the heron rookery on Clover Creek, I saw him in his front yard assembling a structure, That structure is a miniature Cambodian temple. He was surprised by my stop, but seemed pleased at my interest. Mr. Kaan was responsible for (full size) temple…
African American Family History Event Feb. 24
Have you ever wanted to pursue your ancestors? The Tacoma Family History Center is having a free, in-person event designed specifically for individuals with African American roots. They will help navigate your genealogy discovery process, Saturday, February 24, 2024, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All adults and youth age 12 and older are welcome to…
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