Submitted by Grave Concerns. For twenty years the Grave Concerns project has been bringing dignity to former patients who died while resident at Western State Hospital between 1871 and 1950. There are 3,200 such graves located in the Pioneer Cemetery currently within the boundaries of Fort Steilacoom Park. Patient graves were originally marked with a […]
Tacoma Arts Month – Tacoma Studio Tour – October 2022
The pamphlet came in the mail. I never saw it. I got an email from my friend Chris who told me about the art show two days before the event. When I mentioned it to Peg, she said “Yes. We’re going.” Peg and I made a couple of wrong turns, but eventually saw the sign […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter to Host “Fall in Love” Adoption Event
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is partnering with Tacoma Subaru to host a “Fall in Love” adoption event from Oct. 21-23. Made possible by a grant from the ASPCA and Subaru, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County will be offering 25% […]
Free Online Tutoring for Clover Park School District Middle and High School Students
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District has an amazing online tutoring resource for students through Paper! Secondary students have access to 24/7, unlimited assistance from highly trained tutors who provide quick essay feedback and real-time answers to challenging questions. HOMEWORK HELP Paper’s tutors can help students who are struggling to find the […]
First lady Jill Biden highlights high school programs at Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College announcement. First lady Dr. Jill Biden visited Bates Technical College’s South Campus on Friday, Oct. 7 to tour youth apprenticeship and the Technical High School programs that connect youth to hands-on workforce education while they earn their high school diploma. The visit included a stop at the Technical High School’s Back-To-School Night, where […]
Department Budget Presentations Underway, Access Details for Virtual Town Halls Now Available
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City Council was recently presented with the City of Tacoma’s 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli outlined a plan that reaffirms the City’s dedication to anti-racist systems transformation, adds community safety and health resources, and expands the City’s response to homelessness and housing affordability. Department Presentations […]
Tom and Meg Names Family Foundation Commits $10 Million to University of Puget Sound Athletics
University of Puget Sound announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – The Tom and Meg Names Family Foundation affirmed its longstanding support of University of Puget Sound’s athletics programs with a new commitment of $10 million to bolster the college’s endowment for athletics programming, helping to elevate Logger athletics to new heights. The generous contribution includes $8 million to […]
Comcast Boosting Speeds for Nearly 200k Internet Customers in Pierce County
Comcast announcement. What’s the news? Nearly 200,000households in Pierce Countywill soon be waking up to faster Internet, thanks to Xfinity. Why is this important? Washington state’s largest gigabit network is boosting speeds on its most popular plans in communities throughout Pierce County this week, providing customers with an even better connectivity experience as they stream the latest 4K blockbuster, game […]
Lakewood Council Corner: Oct. 17, 2022 Regular Meeting
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council continued action on proposed updates to the city’s existing tree preservation code at its Oct. 17, 2022 regular meeting. The decision to continue the vote to Council’s Nov. 7, 2022 regular meeting was done to give staff more time to make minor “clean up” changes Council requested […]