Submitted by Lara Durand-Gordon. Tahoma Center Gallery presents Portraits & Portals: Revealing & Concealing, an exhibit of 24 paintings by Tacoma-based artist JW Harrington. These striking images of individuals, entryways, and passageways illustrate how paintings expose, emphasize, and yet hide features. Tahoma Center Gallery is on the second floor of the Tahoma Family Center of […]
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Curran Orchard July 16
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. The University Place Teddy Bear’s Picnic will be held at the Curran Orchard on Sunday July 16, 2023 from 1-4PM. Come to the Curran Apple Orchard Park and join in the fun for the 8th University Place Teddy Bear’s Picnic. “For every bear that ever there was, will gather there […]
In the Book Nook with … Kit and Drew Coons
Authors Kit and Drew Coons retired from careers as humorous speakers on strengthening and maintaining relationships. Since2020, they have been living in Port Orchard, Washington. The Coonses have written non-fiction for decades, have been published in twelve periodicals, and had a million readers in 2021. They completed their first novel, “Challenge for Two,” in 2018 […]
Letter: The Beauty of Simple Things
Anymore, since she’s been gone, it’s the simple things, the God-reminder things, which bring tears even while smiling. It is the very last bit of whipped cream sprayed on coffee that takes the shape of a heart even as my own heart melts. It is the most delicate of all flowers – “Inspire your home […]
A Note from Police Chief Pat Burke
Submitted by Pat Burke, Chief of Police. I would like to take a moment to formally introduce myself to you and to thank all of you who have already extended me such a warm welcome. It is my privilege and honor to serve as your Chief of Police. I’d like to share with you a […]
Mayor Appoints Mickey Gillie as DuPont Fire Chief
Mayor Ronald Frederick is pleased to announce the appointment of Mickey Gillie as the new Chief for the DuPont Fire Department. Currently serving as the Deputy Chief of the Selah Fire Department, Chief Gillie’s fire service experience spans over 16 years. His professional education and qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Fire Services Administration […]
Sounder trains available for Sunday Mariners game
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, July 16 for […]
Reaffirming our commitment to Black and Brown student excellence
Summer quarter is in full swing at Pierce College, and we remain unwavering in our mission to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admission programs at colleges and universities, we reaffirm our commitment to […]
Applicants Sought for the Public Utility Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill one position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are all Tacoma residents, nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years. […]