🌱 How a Spanaway home ended up in a major drug raid

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Spanaway home ended up in a major drug raid
• Which Spanaway-born comedian is headlining Seattle’s arena in 2026?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy with a bit of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 45.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 55 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pierce County drug raids uncover illegal cannabis operation, over 2,000 plants (thenewstribune.com) — Spanaway residents should know that sheriff’s investigators say they uncovered a large unlicensed marijuana grow operation tied to homes in Spanaway and nearby Frederickson, seizing more than 2,000 plants. Seven people now face multiple felony drug charges after coordinated raids involving Pierce County deputies, Lakewood police, and federal agents at several properties just outside Puyallup.
   

• Climate Pledge Arena's 2026 Incredible Seattle Concert Lineup (So Far) (newstalkkit.com) — Spanaway gets a shout-out in Seattle’s 2026 concert buzz, with comedian Jo Koy highlighted as a Spanaway/Tacoma native slated to perform at Climate Pledge Arena. The arena’s early lineup also includes major music acts like TWICE, Cardi B, Florence & the Machine, and more big-name performers throughout the year.
   

📸 Around Spanaway

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Spanaway

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Friday December 12

• Play to Learn
  Fern Hill Branch Library , 765 South 84th Street , Tacoma
  10:00 am
• Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups
  Fern Hill Branch Library , 765 South 84th Street , Tacoma
  2:00 pm
• Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers at Third Place Commons, Lake Forrest Park
  Third Place Commons , 17171 Bothell Way NE , Lake Forest Park
  7:00 pm
• Trailer Park Kings at Kimball Coffeehouse, Gig Harbor
  Kimball’s Coffeehouse , 6659 Kimball Dr , Gig Harbor
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Mark Hurwitz & Gin Creek at the Urban Elk, Tacoma
  Urban Elk , 2013 S Cedar St , Tacoma
  4:00 pm
• Blumeadows at the Spar
  The Spar , 2121 N 30th St , Tacoma
  7:00 pm
• Billy Shew and the Sole Providers at South Tacoma Eagles
  South Tacoma Eagles , 7037 S Pine St , Tacoma
  7:00 pm
• Laurel Canyon Legacy at Jazzbones, Tacoma
  Jazzbones , 2803 6th Ave , Tacoma
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Basic Computer Skills
  Fern Hill Branch Library , 765 South 84th Street , Tacoma
  12:00 pm
• Jurassic Quest in Puyallup
  Washington State Fairgrounds , 110 9th Ave SW , Puyallup
  4:00 pm
• Winter Choir Concert
  Washington High School Theater
  5:00 pm
• Annie Eastwood & Friends Featuring Beth Wulff at Bad Albert’s Tap & Grill, Ballard/Seattle 
  Bad Albert’s , 5100 Ballard Avenue Northwest , Seattle
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Yeti was LOST on October 25, 2025 in Buckley, WA 98321 near Ap Tubbs road Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Possible Frank)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  FOUND on November 24, 2025 in Buckley, WA 98321 near dundass and 2nd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Possible Frank)

• StaffMyAgency LLC posted a job opening for Licensed Insurance Customer Service in Spanaway. Apply here.
• Ambrosia QSR posted a job opening for Shift Leader Lakewood Popeyes in Spanaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Spanaway here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

• The Lakewood restaurant that specializes in a singular Korean soup (thenewstribune.com)
• Newly renovated 38-acre Pierce County park reopens with dog park, bike trails (thenewstribune.com)
• NW garden experts share inspiring ideas, goals for the new year (seattletimes.com)

Puyallup

• Charter bus breaks down in Leavenworth, WA, leaving dozens stranded (fox13seattle.com)
• 2025 Mountain West Transfer Team of the Year: First Team (mwcconnection.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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