Submitted by Isa Farrington Nichols. Tacoma Evergreen State College continues to build on its community origins and history of community responsiveness by inviting students and the community to join renowned Author Isa Farrington-Nichols as she leads them through her restorative journey from being the Genesis Victim of the DC Sniper to RESTORE: A Guide for […]
Letter: “Rare and Beautiful Treasures”
There’s a proverb, according to the Aramaic translation, which reads: “A house is built by wisdom and by understanding it is entirely put in good order. And the inner chambers are filled by knowledge with every possession, honor, and delight.” But it’s not brick and motor, cabinets and furniture, or trinkets of one kind or […]
U.P. Ribbon Cutting: Al’s Hot Chicken
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place will host a ribbon cutting to welcome Al’s Hot Chicken to University Place. Located at 2102 Mildred St W, the event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 10:30 to 11:30 am.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange to Celebrate Grand Reopening of $72.6 Million Shopping Center
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will cut the ribbon on its newly expanded and upgraded $72.6 million shopping center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 8:30 am. As the Department of Defense’s largest retailer, the Exchange offers tax-free shopping and military exclusive pricing to more than […]
What’s the latest with Lakewood’s Washington Boulevard road work?
City of Lakewood announcement. Progress is being made on the road improvements to Washington Boulevard and surrounding roads in the Lake City area. If you drove at night this week on Washington Boulevard at Gravelly Lake Drive and Washington Boulevard at Interlaaken Drive you hopefully noticed it was a lot brighter. That’s because the street […]
Inaugural shipment of Hyundai automobiles arrive in the South Harbor
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. Last week the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) welcomes the inaugural delivery of Hyundai automobiles to its South Harbor in Tacoma. This new partnership between GLOVIS America, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions (WWS) and NWSA will lead to a significant increase in both finished vehicles and breakbulk operations, and increased business to our local […]
Tacoma Permit Advisory Group Accepting Applications for Membership
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is recruiting volunteer members for the Tacoma Permit Advisory Group. The Permit Advisory Group will participate in discussions and provide recommendations focused on the following duties and responsibilities, including: Meet monthly with City staff to review, discuss, and provide recommendations to City Manager and City Council for […]
Pierce Transit wants your feedback
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is partnering with EMC Research, a local, independent market research company to conduct a survey of riders to gather opinions about Pierce Transit and its service. Please take the survey online. Your input will be used for research purposes only. If you have already taken the survey, we thank you […]
Obituary Notices – September 27, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Malia Luisa Tafuna; John William Cole; John David Stoddard; James Michael Callow; Petr Karpuk. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Dominic Rossetto. Gaffney Funeral Home: Philip U. Deibert.