Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is now recruiting for the Events and Volunteer Coordinator position. The position is now open for applications, and will close on March 13th. Under the direction of the Museum Supervisor, the Events and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for developing, planning, marketing and delivering Fort Nisqually […]
Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Wichita State University has announced the names of more than 3500 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for fall 2022. Locally, Lakewood’s Emmalee A. Buck and Tacoma’s John H. Peixotto made the roll. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) […]
Obituary Notice – March 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamilia Dawson.
Letter: Preschoolers, Covid, and Lost Skills
Submitted by Candy Tingstad. For many infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the two years of relative isolation was a loss in significant ways. Babies, who learn language and social cues from facial expressions, saw new faces only with masks on. Toddlers were often denied interaction with same aged children. Two to five year olds spent more […]
HIT the Trail March 4 at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: HIT the Trail 5K Fun Run/Walk Where: Tacoma Community College When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 Register: Online Cost: $30 pre-registration $35 Day-of registration $20 Current TCC student registration Register for TCC’s annual on-campus fun run/walk! Proceeds support business scholarships. Learn more and register here.
Spring Cometh
Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Spring doesn’t come all at once.She dips a toe into winter,Checks out current conditions:Temperature, prevailing winds,The progress of budding Azaleas. She considers secondary sources:Perhaps the Weather Channel,Definitely the Farmers’ Almanac,Maybe a Ground Hog or two. Don’t blame her for being cautiousOr request deliberations stop,Timing is all importantIn deciding when to open […]
10th Annual Veterans Resource Fair at the Tacoma Dome April 15
Submitted by NINE9LINE. The Veterans Resource Fair is an annual “Labor of Love” event, hosted by NineLine Veteran Services, supporting over 35,000 military Veterans and their families. The 10th Annual edition will take place at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall on April 15 (9 am-3 pm). The Veterans Resource Fair was conceived by veterans who […]
Auditions for Lakewood Institute of Theatre’s Musical: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Lakewood Institute of Theatre (LIT) announcement. Announcing auditions for Lakewood Institute of Theatre’s Advanced Summer Musical: Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street March 4th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, for Grades 7-12 (Students must either be in (or have completed by June) at least the 7th Grade. Those who have completed the 12th Grade are welcome). For the […]
Electron Hydro dam owner pleads guilty to operating an unlawful hydraulic project
Washington State Attorney General’s Office announcement. TACOMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Electron Hydro, LLC and its Chief Operating Officer Thom Fischer pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor violation of operating an unlawful hydraulic project. The plea avoids a trial for Fischer and his company. The Attorney General’s Office recommended a sentence that […]