Submitted by Diedri Webb. Last month we met Huey Newton. He and Bobby Seale were partners in the founding of the Black Panther Party. Many young black people today have not had the chance to hear about the party and there are many Americans who aren’t familiar with what they accomplished. Introducing Robert George Seale: […]
In the Book Nook with … Stefanie Skupin
Author Stefanie Skupin from the Okanogan Valley in Washington State, half hour from the Canadian border, is self-employed at The Leaders Work, working with veterinarians and other medical professionals to balance body, mind, and spirit, so that they may excel in their career and enjoy their lives. She also works as an animal communicator at […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Tracy Park
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features itinerant nurse for Oakbrook and Custer elementary schools and Hudtloff Middle School, Tracy Park, RN BSN NCSN. Tracy was a hospital nurse for ten years before becoming a school nurse six years ago. She wanted a more structured schedule that […]
AM at The Grand: A Free Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
Associated Ministries announcement. Associated Ministries and the Meaningful Movies Project is pleased to present “AM at The Grand”, a free documentary screening and community discussion event. Join us for the award-winning film “Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance”, live music, and inspiring conversation with the movie director Melinda Raebyne and other panelists (Dain Norman, Dakoda […]
Actor RJ Mitte to Visit Tacoma Community College May 17
Tacoma Community College announcement. Actor RJ Mitte from the hit show Breaking Bad will be on the TCC campus on May 17 as part of Access Services’ Disability and Intersectionality Speaker Series. Everyone is invited to attend, free of charge, in the Building 2 Theater or online. Schedule REGISTER HERE About the Event RJ Mitte is best […]
Strickland, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Create Career Pathways For Veterans In The Airline Industry
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan American Aviator Act to establish a pilot program at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that authorizes competitive grants supporting flight-training services for veterans who are not already military pilots. “The American Aviator Act will make it easier for […]
Congratulations to Pierce County’s talented teen artists, writers and photographers
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Pierce County teens shared powerful lived experiences in the Pierce County Library System’s annual Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest. In all, 585 teen artists, photographers and writers submitted 748 entries, expressing their passions, dreams and interests. “I was so impressed with all the short […]
Scammers using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance family-emergency schemes
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. You get a call. There’s a panicked voice on the line. It’s your son. He says he’s in deep trouble — he wrecked the car and landed in jail. But you can help by sending money. You take a deep breath and think. You’ve heard about these scams. But darn, […]
Obituary Notices – May 12, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Earl Claude Higgins. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mandi Anne Thompson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Hyung Bok Bae; Ruben Elvin Budd; Daniel Lynn Carson; Timothy James Craig; Alofaaga Fauese; Katheryn Fields; Rhonda Fowler; Gloria Gates; Joyce Marker; Le Thi Nguyen; Norman Jesse North; Steven S O’Neill; Lorraine Pearson; […]