Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers using the Portland Avenue and East 27th Street intersection in Tacoma will want to plan extra travel time the weekend of April 14-17. Atkinson Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes in the intersection to replace an aging sewer pipe. […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Terri Parks
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Firwood Secondary School special education (SPED) teacher Terri Parks. Terri joined the district as a substitute before joining the Oakgrove team full time nine years ago. She now works with middle and high students through intervention, teaching some classes and supporting […]
Obituary Notices – April 13, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Yim Sith. Mountain View Funeral Home: Dareld Wayne Jolliffe Sr.
Screaming Butterflies Theater presents “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf
Screaming Butterflies announcement. Screaming Butterflies is pleased to present the third main-stage production since their founding; “Orlando” based on the novel by Virginia Woolf, and adapted by Sarah Ruhl. Performances will be held at Dukesbay Theater (508 South 6th Ave #10, Tacoma WA 98405), from May 12-28, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Spanning […]
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye – Excellent Storyline and Fun – Review
I had gone to bed early, wanting to get some sleep. Sleep didn’t come early, but as the clock approached ten, I was almost ready to get up and go back to my computer where I had work to do. I gave it one more chance and flipped through the channels and choices until one […]
Optimistic student wins essay contest
Submitted by West Tacoma Optimist Club. The West Tacoma Optimist Club awarded first place honors to Jane Aune for the 2023 Optimist International Essay Contest. Jane’s essay was forwarded to the Pacific Northwest District-Optimist International contest where she may win a $2,500 scholarship. Jane’s essay answered the international prompt “Who is an Everyday Hero that […]
Tacoma’s historic Union Station topic of museum program
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Join us Friday at 6:30 at the THS Museum (406 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402) for our monthly program. Architects Jim Merritt and Jeff Ryan will discuss the restoration of Tacoma’s historic Union Station in 1989 and the restoration of the Northern Pacific Railway Headquarters. RSVP here: https://eventbrite.com/e/restoring-the-past-tickets-605157661857…
Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano discusses her PLU experience, psychology major & internship with the Dean of Students Office
Pacific Lutheran University Story. Once a major in communication, Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano – Class of 2023 – found burgeoning success turning her advice-giving prowess into a future career path. Zambrano found her calling in working with college students as an intern in PLU’s Dean of Students Office. There, she learned the importance of allowing college […]
Community Invited to South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 22
City of Tacoma announcement. Celebrate everyday sustainability at the 15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Washington Tacoma campus (1900 Commerce St., in Tacoma), stretching along the Prairie Line Trail to Tollefson Plaza. The Expo is free, […]