SPANAWAY – A project to improve pedestrian crossings on State Route 7 in Parkland and Spanaway begins in April. Starting Tuesday, April 15, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin installing new overhead pedestrian signals along the highway. The new signals will replace the existing signs with flashing lights at 11 crosswalks. […]
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Woodstick Drum Festival Celebrates its 22nd Anniversary
Submitted by Woodstick. Parkland – Woodstick will be celebrating its 22nd year at Old Parkland School on March 16, 2025. The first Woodstick was held on March 29, 2003, at the Tacoma Narrows Airport and marked the beginning of what would become an annual tradition and a remarkable celebration of drummers. Local drummer, Chris Kimball, conceived […]
Brookdale Elementary Becomes a Blue Zones Project Approved School
Submitted by Joseph Gomez. Brookdale Elementary, part of the Franklin Pierce School District, has officially been recognized as a Blue Zones Project Approved school. This transformative milestone marks a new era of health, well-being, and student success for the nearly 500 students. Through its partnership with Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway, Brookdale Elementary has taken bold […]
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway Names New Executive Director
Submitted by Joseph Gomez. Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway — a community well-being initiative designed to help community members live longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic diseases and a higher quality of life — is thrilled to announced Queena Tupou as its new executive director. Tupou replaces Tono Sablan, who now serves as a […]
Cooperative purchases mobile home park, preserving affordable housing in Parkland
The Pierce County Community Development Corporation (PCCDC) is awarding $750,000 to a resident-owned cooperative for the purchase of Olga Dor Court, a Mobile Home Community (MHC) for seniors aged 55 years or older in Parkland. Olga Dor Court residents were notified earlier this year that the property owner intended to sell the community, which is […]
Experience Native American history at the Pierce County Library System
Celebrate the traditions and stories of Native Americans and Alaska Natives during Native American Heritage Month in November. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays during this national celebration. The Pierce County Library offers opportunities to experience these cultures with events and activities. What is […]
Part of Spanaway Loop Road closed until early 2025
With the sewer construction work progressing on 116th Street South, we anticipate Spanaway Loop Road South will close between 116th Street South and Garfield Street South starting Monday, October 14. The closure is expected to continue into early 2025. Local access will remain available for emergency vehicles and residents who must use Spanaway Loop to […]
Celebrate and explore Latin culture at the Pierce County Library System
Discover the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latinx Americans during Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays during this national celebration. The Pierce County Library offers many opportunities to celebrate with events and […]
Sprinker Recreation Center to celebrate its new outdoor play features on Aug. 17
Pierce County Parks is celebrating the opening of Sprinker Recreation Center’s new outdoor amenities on Saturday, Aug. 17! The community is invited to join this free event from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a day filled with fun, games and activities for all ages. The design of Sprinker’s new outdoor enhancements was inspired by […]