TO: Parkland Community Association FR: Linda Carlson, Parkland School student, 1956-1963 I am a Parkland School graduate and a member of a family that has been in Parkland and associated with Parkland School since the early 1930s, so almost 90 years. I am writing regarding the value of the Parkland School structure and its grounds…
After your polar plunge, try a first day hike
Washington State Parks have a new tradition, First Day Hikes. Besides being a great way to get some exercise, the parks provide staff led a self-guided tours with some history of the park. As well as the history, you can get a pin, showing you participated. Go to the link and look for a park…
My, are we festive Spanaway!
Thursday, I drove to Tacoma at night, something I rarely do anymore. It was 4 days before Christmas and the Christmas lights and decorations downtown were completely underwhelming. Except for the bright ELF Storage sign, the little gold stars along the street posts are hardly noticeable. The red and green traffic signals are more festive….
It’s our community to make or break
A week ago, citizens from around Parkland and Spanaway filed into the local library to chat with, or maybe that “at” a local reporter (Rebecca Most) and news editor (Adam Lynn) from the News Tribune. The existence of the Pierce Prairie Post is partly due to the lack of local coverage by the closest newspaper…
Meet the TNT News Editor at the library
This is quoting for the cover of the online issue of The News Tribune: “Join News Editor Adam Lynn and reporter Becca Most from 3:30 until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, at the Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Avenue South. We want to talk about growth, development and public safety. Have an idea for a…
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For over 11 years, the Pierce Prairie Post has been providing a resource for the public in unincorporated South Pierce County, local news, events, non-profit activities, government actions, and land use coverage. The Pierce Prairie Post is part of the Spanaway Community Association. We know you get tired of attending meetings to learn what is…
Scandinavian Christmas celebrations Dec 6, 10
The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU will be hosting their annual Scandinavian Christmas Celebrations soon. On December 6, 2023, there will be a Christmas Service in Norwegian language. The Julegudstjeneste will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Center downstairs room 100. There will be Norwegian treats and coffee after the service. On December…
Donate to Stuff the Bus Dec. 2
The annual Bethel Stuff the Bus donation event will be December 2, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WalMart on the Mountain Highway in Spanaway. This will assist local families in need. Accepted are toys, gift cards, canned and packaged food, children’s clothing and children’s books.
Lacamas Holiday Bazaar Dec 2 & 3
Lacamas Community Center will be holding its annual Holiday Bazaar on December 2 & 3, 2023, at 32113 8th Ave S, Roy, WA 98580 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Community Center Kitchen will be service breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is…
Editorial: Listening to Constituents
By Claudia Riiff Finseth Apparently, I am not done with the subject of public comments at our Pierce County government’s public meetings. Blame it on Arlie DeJarnett, my high school civics teacher. Mr. DeJarnett was also a Representative to the Washington State Legislature. He knew his stuff. Day in and day out, the people we…
Comments on Tiny Village MDNS due Nov. 30
MDNS Comments Due by Nov. 30th!! The County has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance, MDNS, for the Tiny Home Village in Spanaway. This means that, despite the public’s overwhelming concerns about the impact this giant project in this critical area will have on the environment, wetlands, water table, Spanaway Lake, traffic on Spanaway Loop…
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