TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, October 10, the City Council voted to sponsor the Pictures of Hope program in Tacoma. Pictures of Hope is an award-winning non-profit created in 2005 by photojournalist and author Linda Solomon. The program pairs children experiencing homelessness with volunteer mentors who help the children express their hopes and dreams through […]
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Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience
Today (October 16, 2023), Sound Transit launched its Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience. Specifically, the survey collects passenger perspectives on the following: Additionally, the survey also collects ridership […]
Giorgianna Girolami named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President’s List
Giorgianna Girolami of University Place, Wash., has been named to the President’s List for the summer 2023 term at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 for a minimum of six semester credit hours or […]
Obituary Notices – October 18, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Carl Thomas Peterson; Ted Colin Hamrick; Richard Lee Kronberg. Mountain View Funeral Home: Paul Braafladt.
Get Ready to ShakeOut
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more about the Great ShakeOut, please visit their website. During major emergencies like this, it is important to keep connected to local authorities for emergency […]
Letter: Searching for Beauty
“Do we get a prize for hiking this trail?” I was exhausted. We were approaching the crest of the ridge and the trail was beyond steep. It didn’t help of course that this was my first foray into the wilderness in a long, long time. The last few years my wife and I had been […]
MultiCare honored for promoting well-being of health care workers
MultiCare Health System has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts […]
DuPont October 13 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council October 13 report by clicking here.
Volunteer Spotlight: Aquarium’s Volunteer Dive Team
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s volunteer dive team won a significant achievement award in volunteer engagement from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) in September. The national award recognizes Point Defiance Zoo for effectively engaging volunteers in the overall mission and operation of the organization. “Our exceptional team of volunteer divers plays a vital […]