Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Dr. Karen Wolf and the Animal Care Team From polar bears to beavers, zebra sharks to sea stars, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is home to over 9,000 animals, each requiring specialized care and attention. It’s no small feat to ensure that every animal receives the best medical care possible, […]
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Puyallup Tribe, The Northwest Seaport Alliance announce historic partnership to expand capacity of the PNW Maritime Gateway
Northwest Seaport Alliance press release. In a historic first, the Puyallup Tribe and The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) have joined forces to expand the region’s shipping capacity through construction of a new berth on the East Blair Waterway. The move expands current berth (pier) capacity for the world’s largest shipping lines, positioning the Seattle/Tacoma gateway […]
Historic Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline is April 1
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking Historic Preservation Award nominations recognizing people and projects keeping Tacoma’s history alive. There are a dozen award categories: Nominations can be submitted online now through April 1. The in-person awards ceremony is projected to take place in late May. Event details will be posted when […]
Dennis Lennon joins MultiCare as new senior VP & chief human resources officer
TACOMA, Wash. — Dennis Lennon has joined MultiCare Health System as senior vice president and chief Human Potential officer. In this position, Lennon will support more than 26,000 employees across the system. Lennon brings more than 17 years of health care human resources experience. Most recently, he was the chief people officer at AtlantiCare in […]
Senate passes Nobles bill to support incarcerated families
A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families passed the Senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals and update language in state policies to reflect greater inclusivity. The bill would direct the Department of Corrections to make reasonable […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for a Position on Public Utility Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years […]
Lakewood student receives graduate degree from Adams State University
Submitted by Adams State University. Adams State University, Alamosa, Colo., awarded Tracey Reynolds, Lakewood, received a Master of Science in Kinesiology/Sport Administration during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, in Plachy Hall. Adams State awarded 111 undergraduate degrees including 28 associates; 45 Bachelor of Arts; 38 Bachelor of Science; and 29 post […]
Meet Susan
Habitat for Humanity story. The last thing Susan expected to be doing in her mid-60s was raising toddlers, but after retiring early to become the guardian for her identical twin grand-daughters, Mila and Myla, Susan’s world today is one of diapers, toys, and naptimes. “They are a blessing, but a handful,” says Susan, lovingly scooping one of […]
Five Tacoma Community College Faculty Members Awarded Tenure
Five faculty members were awarded tenure at Tacoma Community College’s March 12 Board Meeting. David Anderson joins the Computer Science department. He has a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science from East Carolina University. Nicole Gugliotti joins the Art department. She has B.F.A. in Ceramics from Florida Atlantic University and a M.F.A. in Ceramics from the […]