Via the Pierce County Sheriff’s Departments Twitter: “Pierce County Sheriff’s Detectives need your help locating Rose Shilko, who was last seen in downtown Tacoma on July 4, 2021. Rose has mental health concerns that may prevent her from caring for herself. Rose is 39 years old, 5’11” 125lbs. If you see Rose, please call 911.”
Installing overhead catenary wires on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th to S. 15th this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will start installing the catenary wires over both sets of tracks along the route, starting on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th Street to S. 15th Street this week. First crews will install the spans on the Link power poles on both sides of the street […]
Save These Dates for Upcoming Lakewood Events
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – From concerts to movies to a “birthday party” for Lakewood, a number of exciting events are approaching. Summer Nights at the Pavilion concerts will be held on Thursday nights at Fort Steilacoom Park throughout July and August. Upcoming shows include Good Co, Swing (swing) on July 22, […]
Symphony Tacoma Announces 75th Anniversary Season
A press release from Symphony Tacoma. Tacoma, WA— Symphony Tacoma returns to live performance in time to celebrate the legacy of its first 75 years. The 2021-2022 Diamond Anniversary Season brings both favorite works from the rich tradition of classical music accentuated by repertoire and artists that poignantly speak to current culture. The season, which […]
Lakewood Playhouse Lives On with a Fantastic 2021-2022 Season
During COVID I worried constantly about our local theatres. Each one is a friend that supplies dreams, laughter, and tears. I would miss them horribly if they disappeared. From serious drama to out and out foolishness, Lakewood Playhouse has been a long-time supplier of mirth and caring. I recently attended the re-opening/closing of the 2020 […]
Aiming for New Heights to Close the Gender Gap in Aviation
An event announcement from the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Now that Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) has brought back in-person camp, we’ve partnered with Boeing, Alaska Airlines and The Museum of Flight to create a hybrid, five-day Twilight Aviation Camp on August 9-14. Girl Scouts will get to meet top women in commercial and military aviation virtually […]
Comprehensive Life Resources to become first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Puget Sound region
A press release from Comprehensive Life Resources. Adults with serious mental illness and youth with serious emotional disturbances will soon receive services from the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in the Tacoma area: Comprehensive Life Resources. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR) a $1.4 million federal grant last week to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As a […]
Youth Operated Vessel Licensed By Coast Guard
A press release from the Tacoma Youth Marine Center. Following a thorough US Coast Guard inspection, Tacoma’s SSS #110 Charles N. Curtis was granted renewal of their Subchapter T licensure to operate as a passenger vessel. “As a passenger on this vessel, this COI is your assurance that the vessel meets Coast Guard safety criteria,” […]
Candidate Forum – Edgewood City Council, Position 3
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum along with several other community groups for races in Pierce County for which there are three or more candidates in the Primary election. This is an opportunity for the public to hear […]