Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is inviting everyone to Take a Seat – Any Seat and ride Pierce Transit for free on Saturday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. This day commemorates the birthday of African American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, best remembered for her brave act of resistance when she refused to give up her […]
A Concerto Spotlight Concert
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association announcement. Tacoma, WA: On February 16, 2023, students from three of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association’s orchestras will present a Concerto Spotlight Concert. This free concert will be presented at Tacoma’s Museum of Glass and is a part of the Third Thursday Art Walk. The students performing in the Concerto Spotlight […]
$200,000 Available to Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Through
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As part of the Washington Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Center’s ongoing support to women and minority-owned businesses, applications for the “Achieve More” Grants are being accepted now through March 19, 2023, 11:59 PM. “With the diverse perspectives they bring to the table, women and minority-owned businesses […]
State Board set to hear 7 bachelor’s degree statements of need
Community and Technical Colleges Washington State Board announcement. The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges at its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 2 will hear bachelor’s degree program statements of need from seven colleges. The programs are: Also on the agenda is an update on the 2023 legislative session, including an overview of bills that would […]
Kilmer, Reschenthaler Co-Chair Bipartisan House Military Mental Health Task Force
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced they will co-chair a bipartisan Military Mental Health Task Force in the 118th Congress. This House task force addresses issues pertaining to military mental health and suicide prevention. “In one of my meetings with a military leader, I asked […]
PSE continues its ‘Powerful Partnerships’ program working with organizations making a difference
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy’s “Powerful Partnerships” program is starting its 7th year committed to working with organizations that are taking steps to address their own sustainability goals while doing amazing work in their communities. This year PSE will distribute $125,000 across 10 nonprofit organizations within its 6,000 square mile service area. Since the […]
Obituary Notices – February 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Theodore R Daniels Jr; Darlene Chiyako Johnson; Carey James Kirkland. Powers Funeral Home: Linda Jean Eastman; Linda Jean Bowker; Patricia Jeanne Holyan. Scott Funeral Home: Mother Penelope Collins. Scanlin Cremation and Burial: James P. Conway.
Hundreds gather for Chief Leschi Memorial Walk
City of Lakewood announcement. We were honored to participate in the Chief Leschi Memorial Walk Jan. 27, 2023 led and organized by the Nisqually Tribe. A few hundred people gathered at the Oakbrook Plaza under drizzly skies. As they arrived they received bright red long-sleeved shirts handed out by the tribe honoring the upcoming 100-year […]
Desperate and Caring – Valentine’s Day a Five Minute Mystery
I had dropped Rose off at her book group meeting. The book up for discussion was Paradise by Abdulrazal Gurnah, a story of a 15-year-old boy sold into slavery to settle his father’s debt to his brother. Yusuf now worked for his uncle, a merchant with a store and a prosperous caravan that traveled around […]