Submitted by Phyllis Lane, EdD. In the late seventies I attended a lecture at University of Puget Sound at which Alex Haley, the author of the seminal best seller Roots, was the guest speaker. He told the story that evening about the journey he took to trace his family roots from the time when his […]
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Salish Sea Kit debuts in Seattle
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud was recognized for her artistic ability at the Seattle Sounders FC match at Lumen Field in Seattle on March 8. McCloud collaborated with Gail White Eagle (Muckleshoot) and Danielle Morsette (Suquamish) over the past two years to create the latest Seattle Sounders FC kit. […]
African American Family History Workshop, March 22
Submitted by Fred Feller. Event: “Family Ties That UNITE Us!” Tacoma African American Family History Event For many African Americans, learning about ancestors and finding their stories can be challenging. In order to honor the contribution of African Americans to their communities the ‘FamilySearch’ Center of Tacoma is hosting a FREE workshop and lunch focusing […]
Valencia Carroll Exhibition Opens March 18 in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College
Don’t miss Valencia Carroll’s “Alpha-Babies” exhibition in The Gallery at TCC! Carroll’s 26 paintings explore childhood, motherhood, grief, and identity through the rediscovery of her childhood dolls. Each piece invites viewers into a playful yet contemplative scavenger hunt, where objects form letters of the alphabet. Exhibition: March 18 – April 4, 2025 Gallery Talk: March 19, noon […]
Painting to Look Good or Better
Submitted by Don and Peg Doman. A while back Georgia and I had moved into our new house, just shy of our 10th wedding anniversary. It wasn’t our home yet, but we so wanted it to feel welcoming, with the joy of a family home and not just a house. Georgia had furniture from her […]
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
TACOMA, Wash. – On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect while walking her dog near the Point Defiance dog park. Detectives and crime scene technicians immediately responded, launching a comprehensive […]
City of Tacoma to Host Information Sessions on Tacoma Streets Initiative II
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions scheduled for March and April. This initiative focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through improvements, maintenance, and repairs. Proposition 1 is part of the Tacoma Streets Initiative II and, if approved by voters, […]
Fresh March Activities You’ll Love
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Black Wellness Expo
Submitted by Tacoma (WA) Chapter of the Links Incorporated. This community event is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle for people from all cultures, ethnicities, and communities. Doors will open at the STAR Center at 10:00 AM on March 15. It is located at 3873 South 66th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. The Expo is from […]