On March 28, when the Thurston County Court convened the appeal of the Spanaway Marsh Tiny Home Village permit, most people will be surprised that the legal debate will be about vesting. Much of the previous legal debate has focused on protecting wildlife habitat, forests and wetlands. But, in waiting for the court trial, we’ve learned […]
By Kirk Kirkland and Al Schmauder Will Pierce County be able to meet future demand for clean drinking water required by increasing population and development in the Chambers-Clover watershed? Water managers conclude there will be adequate water to supply homes and other uses until about 2040. Lakewood Water District (LWD) committed to sell up to […]
by Claudia Finseth It’s March 25, 2025. Those of us fighting against the destruction of the Spanaway Marsh have been at it for over two years now and spent over $140,000 dollars. Let’s take stock. In December of 2024, the Tacoma Rescue Mission brought in massive equipment, and on the high point in the midst […]
