By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Chief Leschi boys basketball coach David Jenkins Jr. isn’t the kind of coach who only cares about wins and losses. Jenkins, who played for the University of Utah, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Purdue University throughout his collegiate hoops career, is determined to ensure his players succeed off […]
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Just Call Me Jimmy
A Short Story… Mr. James had gone by that name for decades. He had been the boss in a number of situations before deciding to retire. Although he loved flying for years and years, he was beginning to like the possibilities of working with music students, as he had some forty-five years ago. Mr. James […]
The Board of Health Feb. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health’s next Regular Meeting will take place on Feb. 5 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Grab your tickets to our Comedy Cafe today!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening – March 8 – with Tacoma Area Youth For Christ’s 2025 Comedy Café! Dustin Nickerson returns after selling out his 2023 appearance. Known for his quick wit, relatable humor, and clean comedy. But this event is more than just comedy, it’s a night to savor delicious food, connect with […]
Tribal Member completes WaterCorps internship
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News For some, fishing is a relaxing weekend hobby, but for Puyallup Tribal Member Christopher Lage, it’s a way of life. While Lage was growing up, his family instilled in him a deep respect for the land and its resources. Paired with his growing appreciation for fishing, this led him […]
Applications for 2025-2026 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its sixth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony – Entertainement & Memories of Don Doman
Thursday afternoon the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 was entertained by having members of the Tacoma Youth Symphony enjoy our audience. Various pieces of musical entertainment were distributed. Tacoma Youth Symphony Association – Empowering Young Musicians – Over 60 years of symphonic education and performance that transforms young lives and enriches communities. Via music and […]
City Council Statement on Immigration Enforcement, Federal Grants and Loans, and Local Infrastructure Projects
“We understand that the numerous new executive orders and implementing memorandums from the federal government —including those regarding immigration enforcement, pausing federal grants and loans, as well as delaying local infrastructure projects— may cause confusion and fear for some. We will be working closely with our state and federal partners to understand and respond to […]
Crozier named Charles Wright Academy Lower School Director
Stephani Crozier has been named Lower School Director at Charles Wright Academy. Crozier has served as interim director for the past six months and recently completed a confirmation process. “Stephani joined the CWA community in 2018, as a first grade teacher,” wrote Rachel Rippl, Interim Head of School, in a January 29 email to the […]