Tacoma Public Schools (TPS), Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) will open two community-driven playgrounds with ribbon cutting events at Helen B. Stafford and Jennie Reed elementary schools. Helen B. Stafford Elementary will celebrate its park opening on Wednesday, January 31 at 2 p.m., with an event led by their students. Jennie Reed Elementary will open […]
Nobles bill to increase financial aid accessibility, postsecondary enrollment heard in committee
A bill to make financial aid more easily accessible was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 6254, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), expands the FAFSA/WASFA completion program at the community and technical colleges to every educational service district, as well as the scope of the completion programs […]
Imagine Monet Opens February 14
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Imagine Monet, created by Annabelle Mauger and Julien Baron, open Wednesday, February 14 through Sunday, April 14, 2024. Tickets to this unique experience are on sale now. Claude Monet was a revolutionary artist who upset the social scene of his time. He is known for initiating Impressionism and as a pioneer […]
Obituary Notices – January 26, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Lynn Waldherr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Laura Ann Flowers; Dennis Marlo Nasayao; Dao Nguyen; Huong Thi Nguyen; Max Elliot Willis. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Lowell G. Bier; Harris E. Cox.
Meet Your New Council Members
At its first City Council meeting of the new year, Frank Boykin and Melanie Grassi were sworn in as the newest members of the University Place City Council. Here’s just a bit more information about them and their goals for their terms in office: Frank Boykin has served as the vice chair of the City’s […]
University of Puget Sound Awarded $1.3 Million Grant from The Mellon Foundation
Submitted by University of Puget Sound. Tacoma, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound has been awarded $1.3 million from The Mellon Foundation to fund its groundbreaking project, “Reimagining Justice and Carceral Systems through the Humanities.” This transformative initiative will employ humanities approaches to shed light on the experiences of those most affected by criminal […]
Across the Fence: Gesundheit
What do you say when somebody sneezes? Some of you may say “God bless you”. Others will use the Germanism “Gesundheit!” (pronounce: ga-‘zoont-hite), which means health and is a kind wish on the sneezer. How this word made it into American English? Because of the vast numbers of German immigrants, of course. Don’t ask me […]
Disability Resource Fair spotlights adaptive and inclusive recreation
Nearly 30 different organizations will come together at Metro Parks Tacoma’s STAR Center on Saturday, January 27, to showcase programming and resources for individuals with disabilities and people in caretaking roles. The organizations participating in the fair cater to a wide range of disabilities, both physical and cognitive, visible or not. Resources include adaptive and […]
Episode 2 of Lakewood MLK Committee video series
The second episode of a three-part video series airs today. This video highlights members of the Lakes High School football team sharing how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote is at play in their lives. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But no […]