Submitted by RAIN Incubator. TACOMA, WASHINGTON – Last week, Tacoma-based biotech incubator, RAIN, announced the launch of the ‘Not Covered Lecture Series.’ Kendra Lopez, RAIN’s Marketing Director, said the series would dive into topics not usually covered in traditional scientific education. Topics include food science, skincare chemistry, a deep dive into microplastics and more. The […]
McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan Approved by City Council
City of Tacoma announcement. The McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan was fully adopted on Tuesday, March 21 during the City Council Meeting. “It was evident that we needed a vision that fosters neighborhood growth and a stronger sense of community,” City Councilmember Catherine Ushka said. “The McKinley Hill community has always been willing to come together […]
Applicants Sought for the City Events and Recognitions Committee
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): Council District Nos. 1 and 4 and four At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents, and those seeking a district position must reside in that district. The 11-member Committee is […]
PLU alumna Jenifer Leavens ’18 leads elementary education at Chief Leschi Schools
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Jenifer Leavens was an experienced educator when she decided it was time to pursue a master’s degree in education. A transplant from California, she wasn’t sure which Puget Sound area university had the best program. So she asked some of her colleagues. “Hands down, people told me, ‘Go to PLU. If […]
15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo
City of Tacoma announcement. Join us at the 15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Sat., 4/22 from 10 AM-3 PM at the University of Washington Tacoma Prairie Line Trail! For more information, visit southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org.
Two Dogs Infected With Rare and Deadly Disease
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Two dogs are currently receiving veterinary care at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for salmon poisoning disease. On March 12, two dogs, named Rogue (6 months old) and Brick (15 weeks old), arrived at the shelter severely ill. Both dogs were experiencing diarrhea, […]
Puyallup City Council Retreat April 3-4
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup City Council will meet on Monday, April 3, 2023 and Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, located at 202 15th Ave SW, Puyallup, Washington. You may contact the City Clerk’s Office by phone at 253-841-5480 or […]
Obituary Notices – March 23, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jeanette Elizabeth Strube; Kenneth J. Haagen; Siegfried Huffine; Raquel Palmas; William Earl Wells. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Branden Lee Vorak; Romeo F. Maranon. Powers Funeral Home: Michael Allen Bott; Doyle John Wyngarden; David Lewis Rounds; June Rhoades; Laura May Bunge; James Francis Christian Stanford; Raean deBoer. Gaffney Funeral Home: Thomas John Curry; […]
Hiatus for The Suburban Times
I’m taking a break. From March 23-April 2 The Suburban Times will be on hiatus. What does that mean? I’ve been collecting – and sharing – local stories and announcements since I created The Suburban Times in 2005. And until now, I have not taken a break. When the hiatus is over, I’ll work through […]