Submitted by HopeSparks. Join HopeSparks, February 8 (6-8 pm) for their 4th Annual Wine Tasting to support HopeSparks Relatives Raising Children Program and celebrate 130 years of service. Join us for an unforgettable evening with Kris Blondin, celebrated Tacoma restaurateur and wine connoisseur, as she guides us through a curated flight of exquisite wines. Each […]
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Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Appointed to Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board
TACOMA, Wash. – Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh has been appointed by the Association of Washington Cities to serve on the Washington State Shorelines Hearings Board. There are five other members on the Board – three from the Pollution Control Hearings Board, one from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and one representing Washington counties. […]
Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag Me to Do That Again
A Short Story… It wasn’t until I made a stupid comment to myself that I was able to take in Jerry’s details and attempt to make a winner out of him. No matter what the score is or what you need it to be, I shrugged my shoulders and repeated my loser message “It doesn’t […]
Warriors signal caller to play in Native American All-Star Game
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. The Chief Leschi Warriors field general on both sides of the ball on the gridiron will get the opportunity to lace up his cleats one more time during his high school career. Senior quarterback/free safety Joseph Earl, who will graduate in June 2025, was selected to compete in the […]
Running Through the Fields
A Short Story… Johnny had been running around in the fields nearby acting like a cowboy. When he got back home, he turned on the TV and was watching old cartoons with his slightly older brother Jeff. He had been watching TV so closely that he missed Uncle Jerry coming into the house. Actually, he […]
Winter Solstice Coastal Jam
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puyallup Tribe welcomed in Tribal Members from around the area to take part in the Winter Solstice Coastal Jam on Dec. 21. Community members and their families took part in a warm meal of fry bread and hamburger soup following stories by the fire from Puyallup Tribal Member […]
OMWBE 201 Certification Workshop on January 23
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to host a workshop and Q&A […]
MultiCare hospitals earn Primary Stroke Center certification
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Allenmore Hospital and MultiCare Capital Medical Center have earned certification as Primary Stroke Centers (PSC) from DNV, a global certification, assurance and risk management provider. “This certification lets our community know that we have the resources and commitment to provide our patients with the best possible stroke care,” said Eddie Bratko, […]
Special Budget Meeting of City Council Committee of the Whole on January 10
TACOMA, Wash. – A special meeting of the City Council Committee of the Whole will be held on January 10 at 1 PM. The purpose of the special meeting is to discuss the budget. The City Council may enter into a closed or executive session at any time during an open public meeting as provided […]