Council Chair Jani Hitchen has scheduled some community conversations in January. This is an opportunity for the public to listen to what the Council is planning and to give opinion and guidance on issues affecting them.
Jan 9 at St Paul Lutheran, learn about County Human Services
Staff from the Department of Human Services (DHS), Pierce County, will be available at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Graham, 22419 108th Ave E., on Friday, January 9th, 10am-1pm. DHS is available to share information and answer questions about various kinds of benefits. (If you are visiting, thank you for parking at the south end of the…
High Tides this week
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flooding Advisory for the Puget Sound coastal areas of Pierce County from 01-03-2026 04:00 AM to 08:00 AM. Minor to moderate coastal flooding is expected with inundation of up to 2.0 – 2.5 feet along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. These conditions are expected during high tides…
Merry Christmas 2025!
By Marianne Lincoln On December 23, I try to get out an see the Christmas lights around the area. I’m not sure if it is my imagination, but it didn’t seem like there were quite as significant a number of displays as in years past. I decided I would look at other neighborhoods than I…
Cocoa Crawl on Garfield St Dec 20
The second annual Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl will be December 20, 2025 in Parkland. The event is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Several businesses will have candy canes, hot chocolate and possibly other treat for visitors. Come take a stroll and enjoy some cocoa with your community.
Dec 26 Cultural Event between Tribes, Kanaka Māoli and the community
Lā Kūʻokoʻa 1843 & Medicine Creek Treaty 1854 Lā Kūʻokoʻa Hawaiian Independence and the Medicine Creek Treaty will be celebrated with a potluck, at 1 p.m. with community at the Parkland Community Center, 214 121st St S. The event is to help the next generation to know their rich history through celebration, song, dance and…
Valuable Watershed Knowledge
By Marianne Lincoln For many years, I have been working within the Chambers-Clover Watershed called WRIA 12. During this flooding event, life in WRIA 12 has been fairly normal. The creeks are slowing but not topping their banks or flooding neighborhoods. Just down the hill, it is a very different story. The warm rain event…
Great Job Everyone!
Editorial Comment: Marianne Lincoln I know we are still in the middle of this rain event in Washington State, but I have to comment. Since the mid 1990’s, I have travelled around Pierce County and taken photos of flooding. Occasionally, I jump into my sister’s Cessna 172, and she does the flying while I take…
Watershed Group Holiday party
Wednesday, December 17 is the general meeting date for the Chambers Clover Watershed Council. Because this is December, the CCWC will hold its annual holiday party on that date. The Christmas Holiday Party will be held at the El Toro Cantina in Parkland from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The address for El Toro is 13719…
Restoring WRIA 12: A Unified Path Forward for Pierce County’s Watershed
Submitted By the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance Pierce County’s lakes, wetlands, and aquifers quietly hold our communities together. They supply our drinking water, support wildlife, buffer floods, and sustain the landscapes that define our region. Because these systems often operate out of sight, it is easy to overlook how essential they are until the signs…
Stuff the Bus Dec 6
This Saturday at the Spanaway Walmart is the annual Public-School Employees, Stuff the Bus event! Saturday, December 6th7:00am – 4:00pm Spanaway Walmart20307 Mountain Hwy ESpanaway, WA 98387 Staff will be there from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to collect donations for Bethel Community Services “Holidays of Hope” program that will help families in need. They’re…
Interfaith Christmas Concert Dec 14
This is a don’t miss event if you love Christmas music and local talent. Bring your food pantry gifts and join other locals for the Interfaith Christmas Concert and Food Drive on December 14, at 7 p.m. The event takes place in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thrift, 13612 224th St…
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