A new collaboration between Regence BlueShield and Physician Care Alliance (PCA) will mean higher quality care for patients at provider groups across Washington. … [Read more...]
O’Ban: Create bipartisan State Transportation Oversight Panel to prevent future rail tragedies
Submitted by Sen. Steve O'Ban's Office Sen. Steve O’Ban, R-West Pierce County, supported by DuPont Mayor, Michael Courts, announced Thursday his plan to introduce legislation to create a bipartisan state entity, which would provide oversight over future rail projects – oversight that might have prevented the 2017 Amtrak derailment in the City of DuPont and that claimed three lives, injured many … [Read more...]
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium seeks the public's help in naming newborn red wolf pups
TACOMA, Wash. –They’re just wee puppies now. Too small, really, for big, majestic names. … [Read more...]
St. Frances Cabrini Masterpieces at City Hall
Mrs. Jodi Landon, the art teacher at St. Frances Cabrini School, was so excited when St. Frances Cabrini was asked to display student art selections at Lakewood City Hall. … [Read more...]
Joint Base Lewis-McChord honors fallen Service Members in Memorial Day Ceremony
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Camp Lewis Cemetery on JBLM Lewis Main. … [Read more...]
Symphony Tacoma music director Maestro Sarah Ioannides is accepting auditors
Submitted by Cascade Conducting. The 2nd Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass with Maestro Sarah Ioannideswill take place at Pacific Lutheran University June 17-22, 2019. The final concert on Saturday, June 22 at 7:30pm is open to the public and Free of Charge! … [Read more...]
Suicide Rates Spike In Spring
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington. Spring is in the air bringing joy to many Washingtonians, but behind closed doors, some may struggle with thoughts of suicide. We often associate the gloomy winter months with depression, but data actually shows that in spring, suicide rates skyrocket, especially among teenagers and the elderly. … [Read more...]
SEVENTY48 returns with 117 teams paddling from Tacoma to Port Townsend
Submitted by Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. Energetic oars and adrenaline return to the Tacoma waterfront with the SEVENTY48 sea race on May 31. Nearly 200 people on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats and other craft have registered for the 70-mile journey to Port Townsend. No motors, no sails, no support boats are allowed. This race is human powered only. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – May 23, 2019
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joyce Sechrist. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Henry Curtis. … [Read more...]
Summer of Service for Youth at Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity has a meaningful way for students to spend their summer in service to their community. Our Summer of Service Youth Program provides students (16-22 years) a way to gain marketable skills while serving our community at the Habitat Stores (Tacoma and Puyallup). Source: Youth - Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity … [Read more...]