In the way back, Taqueria El Grande operated in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of 72nd/Park in Tacoma. Now, it’s a full-fledged taqueria inside that convenience store with a menu of portable taqueria eats and one of the city’s best salsa bars. My go-to order at Taqueria El Grande always […]
Pizza Studio in Lakewood closing permanently
Lakewood’s Pizza Studio announced it will be closing permanently on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. The restaurant announced the closure on Sunday. The restaurant opened about four years ago at 5605 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW in Lakewood Towne Center. It was opened by Annette, Steven and Michael Kitchen. Read the complete post Pizza Studio in Lakewood […]
Lakewood History Museum to Host Special Veterans Day Program
Submitted by Lakewood Historical Society. In honor of Veterans Day, the Lakewood History Museum (6114 Motor Avenue SW, Lakewood, WA 98499) will host a special military program at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 9. Event will highlight the fascinating historical relationships between “Remembrance Day”, the “Red Poppy” of Flanders Field, a “Shoe Repairman” from Kansas and […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now explores the effects of Puget Sound’s declining water quality
Bates Technical College press release. From climate change to toxics, there are hundreds of species directly threatened by declining water quality in Puget Sound. Northwest Now host Tom Layson gets out of the studio and travels around Western Washington to learn more about efforts to save our most precious resource. Northwest Now is a weekly public […]
Chris Serface – Actor, Director, and Administration Expert
Many people involved in the theatre have experienced similar experiences as they were drawn into all the aspects of acting and directing. I’ve known Chris Serface since he joined the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8. Chris shared an early involvement, “The first experience that I remember of being on stage in a theatrical way was […]
Chambers Creek Trail Project Sees Bridge Installed
City of University Place announcement. The Chambers Creek Trail project saw the craning in and placement of its first pedestrian bridge across the creek yesterday, Oct. 26, downstream from Kobayashi Park. When finalized the bridge will provide a safe crossing point for trail users between U.P. and Lakewood, and prevent wading through the creek, which […]
Jury finds GEO, for-profit operator of Tacoma ICE detention center, must pay detainee workers minimum wage
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. In a victory for Washington, a federal jury determined that GEO Group Inc. (GEO), the for-profit operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center, violates Washington’s minimum wage laws by paying detainee workers only $1 per day. The verdict concludes the first phase of a retrial in Attorney General […]
Kilmer, Larson Introduce Landmark Social Security Bill to Ensure Seniors Can Retire with Dignity
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and nearly 200 Members of Congress in introducing Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. This comprehensive legislation aims to improve Social Security benefits, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, and prevent benefit cuts, […]
SAFE Boats Anchors in Tacoma with $90 Million Dollar Naval Contract
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County press release. Tacoma, Pierce County, WA — SAFE Boats International inked the remaining $90 million dollar U.S. Navy contract to manufacture and build Mark VI Patrol Boats headed for the government of Ukraine. This contract solidifies the company’s maritime expansion on the banks of Tacoma’s Tideflats and will add 75 new maritime workers to […]