I like finding information about canoes and old boats . . . the older the better. Ancient canoes tell us about the people who built them. Some were built by hollowing out trees and some people used wooden ribs with stretched hides to cover the sides of their boats. And often we learn more about […]
Culture Night Christmas Stockings series epitomizes togetherness during holiday season
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. The third and final week of the Culture Night Christmas Stockings series saw its largest crowd converge on Winner’s Gym on Dec. 19 in Tacoma. When attendees gathered for the blessing and prayer before dinner, conducted by Victor Rodriguez, multiple individuals commented the prayer circle was significantly larger than […]
Council Member Kiara Daniels to Serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council has appointed At-Large Council Member Kiara Daniels to serve as Tacoma’s Deputy Mayor in 2025. She was elected to the Tacoma City Council in 2021 and currently serves as the Chair of the Economic Development Committee. Deputy Mayor Daniels is a proud Tacoma native and resident of Central […]
Disability Resource and Recreation Fair fosters inclusivity and caregiver support
Participating vendors, listed on the event webpage, specialize in a wide range of disabilities, both physical and cognitive. Represented services include adaptive and therapeutic recreation, paralysis support, advocacy, education, healthcare, caregiver support and more. Katt Merilo is a recreation coordinator for Metro Parks specializing in adaptive and specialized activities. She said the goal of the […]
Obituary Notices – January 9, 2025
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Alyce H. Malm. Mountain View Funeral Home: Vera Freda Conley; William A Downing; Sun Ok Shields. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Arthur Howard Hammond.
Classy Chassis Car Wash in Lakewood Reopens
Submitted by Classy Chassis. As of January 8, the Classy Chassis Car Wash at 7701 Custer Rd. W., in Lakewood is open. “We continue to dial in, train, and work up to full capacity at our newly-remodeled car wash and detailing center,” according to company officials. “There will still be construction around the exterior of […]
Speed Puzzle Competition
Put your puzzle skills to the test at our Speed Puzzle Competition on Saturday, January 25, at 6:00 PM! Gather a team of four and race to complete the puzzle for a chance to win some awesome prizes! Enjoy a diner-themed dinner while you compete. Registration is $40 per team, and spots are limited—sign up […]
Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway Names New Executive Director
Submitted by Joseph Gomez. Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway — a community well-being initiative designed to help community members live longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic diseases and a higher quality of life — is thrilled to announced Queena Tupou as its new executive director. Tupou replaces Tono Sablan, who now serves as a […]
Letter: Pierce Transit Has Stolen Our Street
Submitted by Kristofer Marks. Pierce Transit is unlawfully excluding and removing people from the public street, currently known as the Jackson Street – Olympic Boulevard Park and Ride lot and War Memorial Park, at 6th Ave and Skyline. The entirety of the property is a City owned street, for street purposes, with an existing, underlying […]