Submitted by Bob Lawrence. The 9th annual FAB (film, art & book) festival was everything we hoped for: hundreds of visitors, special guest presentations, musical performances, ball room dancing/instruction with active participation from our visitors, 29 authors from 6 counties, over $2000 in prize money for the winning artists and 8 great films. In fact, […]
Rep. Leavitt Comment on Islamic Center Arson
A Rep. Mari Leavitt Statement. The arson at the Islamic Center in University Place is more than a crime against a place of worship. It’s hate transformed into violence designed to terrorize local residents. We will not be terrorized. Our communities have a right to safely pray and worship. And as the crime is investigated, […]
Letter: Vote Beth Elliott for Responsible Growth in DuPont
Submitted by Beth Elliott. I am running for the DuPont City Council because I believe responsible growth is a way to protect and enhance our quality of life. My last letter focused on zoning codes and this one focuses on recreation. I believe we should expand our recreational opportunities in a thoughtful, realistic, and affordable […]
Annie Wright Schools Welcome Inaugural Cohort of Tacoma Scholars
Submitted by Annie Wright Schools. Annie Wright Schools welcomed eight Grade 9 students to the inaugural cohort of Tacoma Scholars, a new program formed to provide an AWS education to local students who come from historically disadvantaged communities. Annie Wright Schools are committed to dismantling systemic racism by leveraging their core competencies: education and mentorship. […]
Across the Fence: Frost
This week, Lakewood experienced its first morning of frost. Waking to a clear, sunny sky on Tuesday morning, I found that our neighborhood’s roofs were all glistening white, and so were the front lawns. The thermometer showed me a mere 31 degrees Fahrenheit. An hour later, the sky was clouded, and the magic was gone. […]
Letter: Who Are The Extremists?
Submitted by John C. Alessio. Dr. Marty Shafer, current president of the Clover Park School Board, has been attacked, and is now being challenged by a reckless extremist. The Clover Park School District has been recognized as a “Board of Distinction” five times, and in 2019 was named the “School Board of the Year” during […]
What’s UP with Biz?
A press release from City of University Place. U.P. will welcome another new business to town on Monday, Oct. 18 with a ribbon cutting at Lilith Pole and Aerial Dance, 2310 Mildred St. W., Ste 136 at 11:30 a.m. This is just the latest in a long line of ribbon cuttings and grand openings in […]
The Hitchen Post: Allocating ARPA monies, 2022-2023 budget planning and reflecting on 10 months
A story from Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6. The Pierce County Council allocated its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds Tuesday to support area schools and youth programs and increase shelter opportunities for area homeless. Included in the allocation was $4 million to help Pierce County schools respond to the COVID-19 […]
Crab King Cajun seafood opening where Tacoma Outback Steakhouse recently closed
Here’s what’s moving into the old Outback Steakhouse location in Tacoma: Crab King Cajun Boil and Bar. The restaurant will serve Cajun seafood boil with a full-service experience that includes table service, cocktails and a lengthy menu of boiled and fried seafood. “We’ve been here working on the building for the last few months,” said […]