Today (October 16, 2023), Sound Transit launched its Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience. Specifically, the survey collects passenger perspectives on the following: Additionally, the survey also collects ridership […]
Giorgianna Girolami named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President’s List
Giorgianna Girolami of University Place, Wash., has been named to the President’s List for the summer 2023 term at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 for a minimum of six semester credit hours or […]
Obituary Notices – October 18, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Carl Thomas Peterson; Ted Colin Hamrick; Richard Lee Kronberg. Mountain View Funeral Home: Paul Braafladt.
Get Ready to ShakeOut
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more about the Great ShakeOut, please visit their website. During major emergencies like this, it is important to keep connected to local authorities for emergency […]
Letter: Searching for Beauty
“Do we get a prize for hiking this trail?” I was exhausted. We were approaching the crest of the ridge and the trail was beyond steep. It didn’t help of course that this was my first foray into the wilderness in a long, long time. The last few years my wife and I had been […]
Indo-Asian Street Food a Perfect Present
It was Peg’s birthday and we were out for great food with some of the people we love. One of our favorite restaurants in Tacoma’s North End is Indo Asian Street Eatery, a street food world of yummy. There were seven of us: . . . Peg’s oldest friend Kathryn, our daughter Andrea and her […]
Lakewood Parks and Recreation Programs topic of Oct. 19 Lakewood United Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023 Guest Speaker: Mary Dodsworth – Director Lakewood Parks & Recreations will discuss “Lakewood Parks and Recreation Programs” at the Lakewood United General Meeting (6:00 – 7:30 pm) at Harrison Preparatory School, 9103 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA (Parking at 37 Redwood Dr SW). The public is invited to join us! Short […]
2023 Empowerment Awards, Oct. 20
The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]
MultiCare honored for promoting well-being of health care workers
MultiCare Health System has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts […]