TACOMA – Congratulations to the Pierce County teen artists, photographers and writers who participated in the Pierce County Library System’s Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest. Students in grades 7 through 12 representing 74 schools in Pierce County submitted more than 900 poems, short stories, drawings and photographs. … [Read more...]
Joint Base Lewis-McChord honors fallen Service Members in Memorial Day Ceremony
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Camp Lewis Cemetery on JBLM Lewis Main. … [Read more...]
Tacoma Link to run extended hours for Carrie Underwood concert at Tacoma Dome
Sound Transit will operate extended hours to accommodate crowds leaving the Tacoma Dome for Carrie Underwood concert on Friday, May 24. … [Read more...]
Double Home Dedication for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity
On May 18, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity held a “double dedication” as neighbors Angelique and Stephanie, and their families, were welcomed home.The two houses are referred to as “the twins” by Habitat’s construction team. The homes were built side-by-side throughout the winter and both are painted blue. … [Read more...]
Symphony Tacoma music director Maestro Sarah Ioannides is accepting auditors
Submitted by Cascade Conducting. The 2nd Annual Cascade Conducting Masterclass with Maestro Sarah Ioannideswill take place at Pacific Lutheran University June 17-22, 2019. The final concert on Saturday, June 22 at 7:30pm is open to the public and Free of Charge! … [Read more...]
Suicide Rates Spike In Spring
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington. Spring is in the air bringing joy to many Washingtonians, but behind closed doors, some may struggle with thoughts of suicide. We often associate the gloomy winter months with depression, but data actually shows that in spring, suicide rates skyrocket, especially among teenagers and the elderly. … [Read more...]
Lakewood Summer Nights at the Pavilion
The city of Lakewood is excited to announce its summer concert lineup for the 2019 season. … [Read more...]
SEVENTY48 returns with 117 teams paddling from Tacoma to Port Townsend
Submitted by Tacoma South Sound Sports Commission. Energetic oars and adrenaline return to the Tacoma waterfront with the SEVENTY48 sea race on May 31. Nearly 200 people on kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rowboats and other craft have registered for the 70-mile journey to Port Townsend. No motors, no sails, no support boats are allowed. This race is human powered only. … [Read more...]
Bates: Congressman Denny Heck joins faculty and student speakers at this year’s Commencement Ceremony
Bates Technical College employees, students, family and friends will celebrate a graduating class of more than 800 students, about half of which will participate in the Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. The college will hold the event at the Tacoma Dome for the second time, having outgrown the exhibition hall. … [Read more...]
Additional Pierce County Ferry runs offered Memorial Day weekend
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional runs to accommodate Memorial Day weekend travelers. … [Read more...]