By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Nearly 100 Tribal Members gathered near the shores of the Hylebos Waterway at the Tribe’s Canoe Landing site on April 13 for this year’s Canoe Awakening. Cultural Center Assistant Director Clinton McCloud was on the mic for the majority of the day, sharing his insight and calling witnesses to […]
Acclaimed Author DL Fowler, Presents “Abraham Lincoln Raw” Thursday, 1 May, Lakewood History Museum
Author and historian DL Fowler will present a special one night only program titled “Abraham Lincoln Raw” on Thursday, 1 May at the Lakewood History Museum. Fowler has dedicated his distinguished career to researching source documents, neglected footnotes, hidden clues and more in order to enter Abe’s inner world during his times of crisis. Fowler is a graduate of […]
Join Us for the 53rd Sound to Narrows Run & Walk!
Submitted by Sound to Narrows. Get ready to hit the streets of Tacoma! The MultiCare Sound to Narrows is just around the corner, and we’re inviting runners, walkers, families, and friends of all ages and fitness levels to join in the fun. 📅 Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2025📍 Location: Vassault Park and Pt. Defiance Park, […]
In the Book Nook with … John M. Whiddon
Author John M. Whiddon hails from the Florida Panhandle. With a background in the healthcare industry, public service, and a five-year stint on the faculty of Florida State University, he ran the state Medicaid Program Integrity Office for more than a decade, and upon retirement opened a private healthcare regulatory consulting business in 1995. John […]
Draft Middle Housing Code Available for Public Comment
During its March 19 meeting, the U.P. Planning Commission reviewed the City’s plans for middle housing, including draft code amendments, design standards and unit lot subdivision amendments. These changes are required under House Bill 1110, which was passed by the State in 2023 to help increase housing supply statewide. Middle housing refers to housing types […]
Letter: Stop, Look, Listen to Your Heart
“It’s never too late to stop look listen to your heart hear what it’s saying,” are words from the song originally recorded (1971) by Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics, “Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart).” It’s a soul song. It’s a love song. It’s a never-too-late song. We know. We stopped, restfully, on hands and […]
Park Appreciation Day in DuPont – April 26, 2025
Join DuPont Parks & Recreation for Park Appreciation Day as we come together to spruce up our community’s parks! Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register. Please bring your own tools! A light breakfast will be provided for registered volunteers. Help keep our parks beautiful, volunteer today!
Letter: Why I Refuse to Be Defined by Labels
Submitted by Gregory Alderete. In an era increasingly dominated by tribalism and binary thinking, I find myself resisting the urge—and the pressure—to choose a side. Left or right. Conservative or liberal. Blue or red. These labels, once shorthand for political leanings, have become ideological cages. They distort. They divide. And more often than not, they […]
Thank you, volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of the community at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 20–26), the zoo is proud to celebrate the time, talent, and passion our volunteers dedicate in support of our mission to inspire and conserve. In 2024, 274 volunteers donated a remarkable 24,890 hours of service, […]