Tacoma Art Museum announcement. The Tacoma Urban League is excited to sponsor the Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at the Tacoma Art Museum! The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black Americans from 1595 to present times. Considered one of the most comprehensive surveys of African […]
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The DuPont City Council Nov. 15 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Nov. 15 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
CityofUP.com Gets a New Look
City of University Place announcement. If you have visited www.CityofUP.com recently, you may have noticed that the City’s website is sporting a new, fresh look. The updated site has a clean, airy design, but still offers important information from City Hall, just in an easier-to-use format. This includes: A new Agenda Center where visitors can […]
Obituary Notices – November 12, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Winifred Annie Bjarke; Etta Mae Hill; Allen Borum Hollett. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Leonard Donald Blakely. Powers Funeral Home: Ethel Anita Seeley.
Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway from Eloise’s Cooking Pot
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. The Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) announces the Eloise’s Cooking Pot (ECP) Food Bank in Tacoma will be giving away 1000 turkeys and full thanksgiving food boxes to Pierce County families for Thanksgiving 2021. Each food box will have enough free food to feed a family of four and will ensure […]
Dr. Terryl Ross to Lead Goodwill’s Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Efforts
Goodwill press release. TACOMA, WA (November 10, 2021) – Terryl Ross has joined Goodwill of the Olympics & Rainier Region as Vice President of Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. As a member of the Executive team reporting to President & CEO, Lori Forte Harnick, Ross is responsible for driving Goodwill’s strategy and plan for becoming […]
Clover Park School District Features Veterans
Clover Park School District is proud of its strong military connection. Many veterans teach in CPSD schools and bring their military experiences with them as they help students grow and learn in the classroom. Here are three of the district’s many amazing veteran teachers, counselors and staff. Danny Priest, Thomas Middle School Danny Priest is […]
Steilacoom Resident Chosen as Interim Vice President for Highline College Student Services
Dr. Jamilyn Penn has been named interim vice president at Highline College. She will oversee the college’s Student Services division. The division manages several departments and programs, including Advising, Admissions, Running Start, Funding Services, International Student Programs, Athletics and more. “What I bring to the role at Highline College is a passion for providing equitable educational […]
The Main Ingredient pizzeria in Tacoma has closed
The Main Ingredient, a pizza restaurant at 5419 South Tacoma Way, has closed permanently. “A series of unfortunate events and the questionable future in regards to the state of affairs across the country has led us to make the tough decision to close permanently,” explained owner Leland Brechbiel, who operated the restaurant for about a […]