Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes local history with the appointment of the first African American woman in its top position. Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will become the director of public health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Pending confirmation from the Pierce County and City of Tacoma councils […]
Legislative Update: Co-response services, other legislative successes
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. Tuesday (February 13), we wrapped up the first dedicated block of floor debate this session. Referred to as the House of Origin cutoff, this milepost means that most bills need to have passed out of their house of origin to still be viable. I was successful […]
What Every Woman Should Know about Heart Health
Submitted by Dr. Kristina Petsas, chief medical officer, UnitedHealthcare of Washington. Heart disease is often thought to be more of a health issue affecting men. However, it’s the most common cause of death for women in the United States, causing more than 310,000 deaths in 2021. Because symptoms in women can differ from those in […]
Coming Up: Black Legacy Celebration, Resource Fair, and Co-create to Recreate
Upcoming events from Metro Parks Tacoma. Click to learn more.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ®, produced by GFour Productions, at Pantages Theater on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ® is the sequel to long-running, international hit show Menopause The Musical ®, a groundbreaking celebration of women who […]
Obituary Notices – February 21, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Gary Lee Doty. Mountain View Funeral Home: Augustine Chapman. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Peter Jerome Darling.
Tacoma Charter Review Extended Public Comment Meeting
Submitted by Donna Thompson. The Tacoma Charter is reviewed and potentially amended just once every ten years. The 2024 Charter Review Committee members will be taking extended public comment starting at 6 pm at the February 26, 2024 meeting in Council chambers in the Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Tacoma. You can come in person […]
Hidden Heroes Week 3: Government & Administration
The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. Each week we are featuring Black or African American professionals in the community who are making a difference. Week three focuses on local leaders in government and administration. Patrick D. Smith, Chief of Police, Lakewood […]
UPS Fieldhouse Flea set for March 16
Submitted by Lynn Raisl. The University of Puget Sound Women’s League Fieldhouse Flea Market is happening Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held since 1968, we are Tacoma’s original vintage and creative Market. The $5 entry for 5 years and above goes towards our goal to raise funds for student scholarships. Our 70 plus […]