Submitted by Christine Hall. Franke Tobey Jones is once again in search of talented artists aged 55 or better for our 2023 Senior Art Show, which will take place Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22 in the M.J. Wicks Wellness Center. The Opening Reception will take place on Thursday, October 19 in the same […]
Donated Wagon Brings Joy to Fisher House Family
Submitted by America’s Credit Union. Military families make countless sacrifices for their country and often face incredible challenges, especially when a loved one is hospitalized. That’s where organizations like the Fisher House Foundation come in, providing a home away from home during difficult times. As a credit union dedicated to serving military families, America’s Credit […]
Strickland Introduces Bill To Ensure Small Farms Have Equitable Access To USDA Programs
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On June 6, 2023, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Alma Adams (D-NC) and Jim McGovern (D-MD) introduced the bicameral Office of Small Farms Establishment Act, which would create an Office of Small Farms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Nearly 90% of all […]
McKinley Spring Work Party Celebration Happening June 10
City of Tacoma announcement. City of Tacoma Neighborhood Planning Program, Dometop Neighbors and the McKinley Hill neighborhood is inviting the community to meet at Parable Tacoma (3502 McKinley Ave.) to participate in a Spring Work Party and Celebration on Saturday, June 10. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch will be […]
Obituary Notices – June 7, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Love Leinani Barenaba; David Clark Barnes. Mountain View Funeral Home: Constance “Connie” Hornback; Man Don Jung; Marlene Margit Phelps; Grace Evelyn Quesenberry; James David Stennett Sr.; Beverly Thomas. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mary K. Aoki. Powers Funeral Home: Wade Matthew Berry; Michael Daniel Hislop; Shawn Jensen; Charles G Whittier. Gaffney Funeral […]
Public Honor Denied for African American Eagle Scout – Recognition Comes 62 Years Later
TACOMA – The Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America will recognize the achievement of 75-year-old Samuel Lynn Jones who became an Eagle Scout at age 15, but was denied public recognition because he was judged “not to be from a model African American family,” while growing up in the housing projects of […]
Welcoming ParentSquare to UPSD
University Place School District announcement. The University Place School District is transitioning to ParentSquare. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, in all 8 of our buildings, teachers and administrators in UPSD will primarily be using ParentSquare to communicate with parents. ParentSquare will also be the host of our new district website: SmartSites (transitioning July 1, 2023) ParentSquare is a […]
Innov8social Recognized with Idea & Pitch Award
Submitted by Tim Strege. Innov8social and founder Neetal Parekh was awarded $2,500 and six months co-working space from the annual Idea & Pitch Collaboration sponsored by the William Factory Incubator, Traction Space, Tacoma Venture Fund and KOZ Development. Innov8social offers tailored, participatory workshops with colleges, organizations and communities to provide creative social enterprise solutions to […]
Letter: Tacoma should conduct Health Impact Assessment on permitted warehouse
Submitted by Michelle S. Mood, Tacoma. With NO full environmental or health impact assessment, the City of Tacoma has permitted a 2.5 million sq ft warehouse for South Tacoma that will generate something like 8-12,000 new vehicle trips a day going to SR16 and I-5 and points north — generating a lot more diesel exhaust, […]