The first 18 years of my life I lived in Spanaway. Specifically at Shady Acres, a residential airpark. Our home was connected to our airplane hangar. Actually, our hangar was connected to our home. My parents built the hangar first. If you are a pilot, there are few better ways to live than with your […]
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Sprinker Recreation Center is Looking for Feedback and Ideas
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Pierce County invites community members to submit ideas and feedback about improvements to the Sprinker Recreation Center via an online open house until April 29. The building, located on the very edge of the 6th District, is due for some upgrades and our Parks staff want to hear […]
Health Department lifts toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. On Feb. 23, 2022, 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 […]
Local Woman is Leading Delta Dental’s Efforts to Advance Diversity within the Dental Industry and Address Inequities in Oral Health Statewide
Submitted by Meghan McLaughlin. What happens when a company creates a position solely dedicated to advancing workforce diversity within an entire profession? For the answer, look no further than Delta Dental of Washington which did just that when it promoted Lolinda Turner to help address the lack of diverse representation among dental professionals and inequities […]
Flying Tomato restaurant won’t permanently close, it has a new home
The short version of this story is this: The Flying Tomato Bar and Grill in Graham, a 15-year-old family-friendly restaurant with a classic Italian menu, has found a new home in Spanaway. For those who caught the social media announcement that the restaurant is closing for good, a follow-up post two weeks later (that you […]
Bethel Schools opens new Hope Early Learning Center
A social media post from Bethel Schools. More than 220 students are being served by the Bethel School District’s newest facility.
Join the virtual conversation about health and wellness in Pierce County
A press release from Pierce County. Communities across the U.S. are significantly lowering healthcare costs, improving productivity, fostering economic development and enjoying a higher quality of life through the Blue Zones Project. Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, leaders from MultiCare Health System and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, and other local leaders are working with a […]
Strickland Secures Over $12 Million for Community Projects in the 10th District
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound and its residents. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests passed the House today as part of H.R. 4502, the appropriations minibus package. “I am grateful […]
Toxic algae caution advisory issued for Spanaway Lake
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 21, we issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory. When you see […]