We arrived just after opening with the glaring August Sunday morning sun blinding me. Once inside McMenamins I was blinded by the opulence. Almost everywhere you look in each room, were interesting fixtures, furniture, paintings, and object d'art. This renovated icon of downtown Tacoma took years to complete, but it was certainly worth the wait. McMenamins is well known for its updating older … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Going Green – Electric Motorcycle
As a kid, my parents brought me up probably much like Don Doman’s parents. Mom and Dad taught me to never brag. … [Read more...]
Letter: Waughop Lake: Facts and Laws Matter
Submitted by Don Russell, Lakewood. This article recites the facts and laws that pertain to Waughop Lake’s present degraded condition and how these facts and laws are being ignored by Ecology and the Lakewood City Council. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Too Many Loose Nuts Near Western State
While I am all for being kind to one another, the political correctness phenomenon drives me nuts. Political correctness can really get out of hand, and I actually have found that political correctness often needs political correctness itself, if you know what I mean. … [Read more...]
Across the Fence: Bavarian Gorges
Only ten percent of the US citizens have a passport. When thinking of traveling Germany, most Americans most likely think of Bavaria. Especially of clichés like the Munich Hofbräuhaus (pronounce ‘hauv-broy-house, meaning royal court brewery), Octoberfest, Disney castle aka Neuschwanstein (pronounce noy-‘shvuhn-shtine), and maybe Garmisch-Partenkirchen (pronounce ‘guhrr-mish-par-ten-‘keer-hen). … [Read more...]
St. Vinnies and Soroptomists Working Together for Our Community
Most people don't realize that St. Vincent de Paul in Tacoma has a show room. It's not as bright and shiny as the stores in our local shopping areas like Towne Center, Tacoma Mall, and South Hill, but it has some nice looking furniture, carpets, and treasures to offer - at much lower prices. … [Read more...]
Letter: Support West Pierce Fire & Rescue levies
Submitted by Robin Harrell, Lakewood. Vote yes on August 6th to support the West Pierce Fire and Rescue levies that will continue to fund a great fire district. … [Read more...]
Letter: Why can’t people clean up after themselves
Submitted by Evelyn Twomey. Can anyone tell me why there is a large pile of dry fir trimmings on the side of the road, covered with a blue tarp? … [Read more...]
Westside Story – College Students & Credit Cards
By belatedly mustering a high level of personal integrity, I can fess up to admitting that today’s column includes what may appear to be stolen material. You may wish to check with your lawyer before reading the balance of my written words to make sure you avoid ending up in criminal court as a witness for the prosecution. … [Read more...]
Letter: We’re back
The alarm rang too soon. Fortunately, I’d prepared coffee the night before and sleepily pushed the button. While it perked, I checked Facebook for any messages that for some reason we wouldn’t be rowing this morning. … [Read more...]