TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its sixth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]
DuPont’s Heirloom Orchard near Fort Nisqually, March 23
The DuPont Historical Society is hosting a presentation as a part of our lecture series on March 23, 2025. The presentation is on DuPont’s Heirloom Orchard near Fort Nisqually and the different varieties of trees growing there. Local habitat expert Mike Farley will be giving the presentation to inform people on the history of the […]
With gratitude…
After many years of volunteering their time and talents, Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) members Ron Kent and Rick Larson completed their terms of service this month. Kent began his service as a member of the EDAC in 2011 and was a key contributor and valued adviser to the City Council on a number of […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Clover Park High School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Clover Park High School (CPHS) with computer science (CS) teacher Jamie Manuel and junior Chase Porter. Manuel used to teach middle school history in Los Angeles before using his IT background to create their computer science program. “When I moved back Washington, I had […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony – Entertainement & Memories of Don Doman
Thursday afternoon the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 was entertained by having members of the Tacoma Youth Symphony enjoy our audience. Various pieces of musical entertainment were distributed. Tacoma Youth Symphony Association – Empowering Young Musicians – Over 60 years of symphonic education and performance that transforms young lives and enriches communities. Via music and […]
Nobles introduces bill to update WA veterans committee
A bill to update the membership structure of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) was heard in the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 5338, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would replace two positions designated for representatives from the state veterans’ homes in Orting and Retsil with at-large positions. […]
City Council Statement on Immigration Enforcement, Federal Grants and Loans, and Local Infrastructure Projects
“We understand that the numerous new executive orders and implementing memorandums from the federal government —including those regarding immigration enforcement, pausing federal grants and loans, as well as delaying local infrastructure projects— may cause confusion and fear for some. We will be working closely with our state and federal partners to understand and respond to […]
Alex Mills of Lakewood Earns Degree at George Fox University
Submitted by George Fox University. Alex Mills of Lakewood was among the undergraduate, accelerated online degree, and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its midyear commencement ceremony in December of 2024. Mills earned a bachelor of science in computer science. George Fox University is a Christian college classified by U.S. News […]
Obituary Notices – February 3, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Toyoko Ishitani (Peggy) Covington; James Earl Holmes Sr.; Richard Jackson Sr.; James Jenkins; Fololina Kuresa; Daniel Carl Paulsen; Francisco Cruz Vibar Jr.; Corliss Bell Witteman.