By Marianne Lincoln, Editor Another opinion, or three. For my entire lifetime, I have lived in unincorporated Pierce County. Everyone here I know has always been cynical of the opinions of the New Tribune because they always seem to back up the opinions of the County or city of Tacoma officials and disregard the information…
Looking for Halloween candy?
Several events are happening in the area for Halloween treats and fun! Enjoy! Lacamas Valley Ranch, 3902 288th St S, Roy, WA, October 21, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lacamas Valley Ranch Trick or Treat & Market Event. Please Share & Visit Our Ranch on October 21st. Please bring cash due to poor Internet…
Four bumps in the road
If you have travelled Waller Road or Military Road in the past several months, you may have noticed the orange “bump” signs that have been there awhile. Contractors have worked on the intersection and then seemingly abandoned it, leaving the drop offs to make the crossings uncomfortable at best, or damaging our vehicle undercarriages at…
Come join the Community Band!
By Marianne Lincoln I met them at a booth in the gym at Graham Kapowsin High School. They were surrounded by band instruments and asking people if they knew how to play an instrument. They were excited to learn I played the French horn. “We need French horns!” they exclaimed. I gave them my card,…
Executive Priority inappropriate on Tiny Home Village Project
By Cindy Beckett This will be heard at the Parkland -Spanaway-Midland Advisory Commission public meeting date is November 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., location not yet determined. I would really like to know all these jobs he has created for these homeless! Where might we find that list? The executive is trying to still push through…
Bethel School Board Community Forum Oct. 17
UPDATE: Terrance and John were the board members present. A great number of bus drivers were present and voiced their concerns. The early 5 a.m. mornings, the dark, lack of sidewalks, narrow roads, long 12 hour shifts, driver shortages, shifting routes, cancelled routes, are all making the job for bus drivers very difficult. And, of…
Live to 100 – Movie screening Oct. 13
The Blue Zones Project of Parkland Spanaway is offering a showing of the Netflix docuseries to the public on October 13, 2023 at PLU’s Karen Hille Phillips Center (aka Eastvold Auditorium), 6 p.m. The film is titled, Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones. The film is currently available on Netflix as a series…
Session with your Councilmember District #6
Updated with photos from the event below. From County Councilmember Jani Hitchen: I wanted to let you know that I will be hosting two opportunities for community members to come and meet with me to discuss budget priorities and issues pertaining to Council District 6. Drop in to discuss budget priorities, ask questions or learn…
It’s ABC Day! October 7 – GK High School
One of the Bethel District’s most heavily attended events, ABC Day is happening at Graham Kapowsin High school this year. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and usually draws between 6,000 and 7,000 visitors. Set up is happening as I write this. BOB the bus was filled with boxes, students are helping…
Weigh in on South Hill Incorporation Study by Oct. 8
By Councilman Dave Morell Dear Neighbors, There’s some potentially big news for District 1. At Monday’s Community Development Committee, we received a presentation from the County’s Planning and Public Works Department on a study the County began in 2023 that explores the fiscal effects of South Hill as a stand-alone city or an area of annexation. This is an informational…
Founders Day at Pioneer Farm
Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village, 7716 Ohop Valley Rd E, Eatonville, WA 98328 will be holding its Founders Day Event one of four days (October 7, 8, 14, 15). Cost is $20/person for an all day pass. That includes a Pioneer Farm tour, Native American Seasons tour, craft, games, buggy ride, music, and…
Lacamas Harvest Festival – October 7
It’s time for the Harvest Festival at the Lacamas Community Center! More than 30 local crafters and small business owners will be on hand selling their unique items, jams, vegetables, paparazzi jewelry, hand knitted and crochet items, color street, Scentsy, signs, horse nightlights, diaper cakes and much more! Time to start that early Christmas shopping. The…
Pierce Prairie Post 