Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Blizzard, a beloved polar bear who inspired generations of guests from across the Puget Sound region and around the world to care about his species, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Sunday morning after a rapid decline in his health. The elderly bear […]
Sovereignty and Violence Against Native Women Past and Present – Play Review
If you are a viewer of the video series of Longmire and Yellowstone, then actor Kenneth Ruthardt should be very familiar to you. Ruthardt, at 6’4″, is the world’s tallest Apache. This Mescalero Apache only discovered acting seven years ago, but since then has been involved in 15 plays, nine TV shows, and four movies. […]
1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier dies during vehicle collision
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. A soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) died May, 8, 2022, during a vehicular collision in Tacoma. Specialist Christofer A. Wheeler was born on June 27, 2002, in Columbia, S.C. He attended Ridge View High School, graduating in 2020. Spc. Wheeler played several sports in high school […]
Lakewood to Celebrate “Dancing In The Streets” on May 21
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood to host four Saturday Street Festivals in Colonial Plaza throughout the summer. Lakewood’s series of summertime Saturday Street Festivals kicks off on May 21. Four exciting events are scheduled, beginning with “Dancing In The Streets” on the 21st. Saturday Street Festival: Dancing in the StreetsSaturday, May 21, 2022 4:00 to […]
Pierce County Library’s Board to discuss Lakewood Library and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss the condition of the Lakewood Pierce County Library and other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom with a Zoom account from […]
Yaquelin Ramirez’s ’22 passion for helping others leads to a future in healthcare
Pacific Lutheran University story. As a child, chemistry major Yaquelin Ramirez ’22 often went to work with her mother at a Federal Way nursing home. The time spent watching her mom help the residents sparked something inside of her — a desire to pursue a career where she helps others needing medical care. “I would […]
Ron Lucas Classic Golf Tournament
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. FORE! On Saturday, May 14, there will be a 9-Hole Scramble at the Meadow Park Golf Course. This will be a fun family event with men’s, women’s and mixed teams participating. Prizes will be awarded for the Longest Drive, the Closest to the Pin, the Straightest Drive and for Junior […]
National Drive Electric Steilacoom Festival 2022
Submitted by Dick Muri. Our 9th annual National Drive Electric (NDEW) Steilacoom festival is Saturday, 10 September from 11 AM to 3 PM. Always the Saturday after Labor Day (good weather almost guaranteed) Welcome to NDEW Steilacoom # 9. Event will be downtown Steilacoom (1717 Lafayette Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388), centered at the Tennis Courts with parking […]
City of DuPont Parks & Recreation SequaliShoot Photo Contest Celebrates National Trails Day
Submitted by Kate Lynch, SequaliShoot coordinator. SequaliShoot, a 24-hour photography contest returns June 4 and 5, 2022, in DuPont, Washington. The SequaliShoot Photo Challenge asks photographers to take their best shot of any of DuPont’s trails – in 24 hours – and submit up to three images for judging. There were two categories of judging […]