Co-Authored by Kirk Kirkland & Al Schmauder. [Republished from the Suburban Times] In the face of escalating urbanization in Pierce County, a concerning lack of oversight exists in monitoring drinking water usage and assessing evolving trends. The repercussions are evident, with increasing water pollution, diminishing well levels, and the cessation of winter flow in Clover…
PLU announces education and care district in Parkland
Today, February 6, 2024, Pacific Lutheran University announced a partnership with Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicaine, and MultiCare. They plan to address health care provider shortages in Pierce County and other areas beyond. Here is the announcement: Today marks an exciting day for PLU’s future, and I want you to be among the…
Toxic algae caution advisory lifted for Spanaway Lake
TPCHD — On Feb. 2, 2024, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you’re in the water. When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish. Keep in mind as wind direction changes, the algae could move elsewhere in…
Need help with rent or eviction?
Do you have a legal issue related to eviction or landlord-tenant laws? Join us for a “Partner Pop-Up” event hosted by Pierce County Libraries, TacomaPROBONO, and Pierce County Human Services. TacomaPROBONO will be available to answer legal questions, provide information and resources, and determine eligibility for assistance. Also in attendance will be the Eviction Prevention…
Lots of space, daylight and lovely details in these beautiful, new Spanaway homes
Sponsored Post The Classic Enclave, a new development on the eastern border of the Classic Golf Course, features homes built by Northridge Homes. Brokers Denise Jagielo & Deidre Fuchs of Terrafin Real Estate LLC are holding open houses daily from noon to 3 p.m. at 20916 209th Ave. Ct. E., Spanaway, WA 98387 in the Frederickson,…
The PO Box is due and prices are up again
Rent, property taxes and Post Office Boxes are all higher. Yes, even the Post Office Box for the Spanaway Community Association keeps going up. The PO Box annual cost is now more than the monthly rent on my first home. How times change. If you can chip in a few dollars to help, it would…
Graham area Senior Center program expands
The Graham Senior Center has been at Frontier Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lodge Room B for over a year now. But 8 hours a week wasn’t quite enough to seek funding for their programs, so they found the Benston Hall, so they could expand to 15…
See a show, support the Parkland School purchase
As a way for the community to come together and raise additional funds for the fundraiser, The Salty Siblings and Rise and Shine Cabaret Cafe are coming together to produce “The Founding of Peakton University, a Not-So-Historical Cabaret.” We believe that the cause is one worth supporting and thus are looking for ways to spread…
Immediate need for saving Parkland School
By Gayle Carlson The Parkland Community Assn. (PCA) is raising funds to purchase the school from Pacific Lutheran University (PLU). Our goal is for the building to become a community center for youths, families, and seniors. In November the PCA made a $25,000 deposit into escrow as required by the Purchase and Sales Agreement. We…
Frigid weather is freezing the lake and creek
Clover Creek and Spanaway Lake resister the first day or so, but now that this weather has been dipping below 15 degrees F for several days, the north part of Spanaway Lake, known as the cove is starting to freeze. It is truly thin ice that no one can stand on, but it has frozen…
It’s COLD outside
By Marianne Lincoln, Steve Decker and Rev. Samara Jenkins Family Promise of Pierce County is now fully staffed, and has completed staff training. The Day Center is open daily now and the Annex Shelter is still under renovation to house a few of our local homeless families. Calls are coming in and referrals are happening. Our…
Zoning, comprehensive plan updates
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County released the Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review and comment by February 26. Members of the public are invited to provide input on how to plan for the next 20 years of growth in unincorporated Pierce County. The Comprehensive Plan provides a framework that guides…
Pierce Prairie Post 