Submitted by George Fox University. Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2024 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. The following students […]
Tacoma
Home in Tacoma Implementation Begins February 1
TACOMA, Wash. — Following extensive community engagement, and the adoption of Ordinance 28793 last November, the City of Tacoma’s implementation of the Home in Tacoma zoning and standards package is set to begin this Saturday, February 1, 2025. The package introduces new zoning regulations aimed at promoting greater housing diversity and affordability throughout Tacoma, including the […]
Tacoma City Council Adopts Ordinance 29015 to Help Food and Beverage Businesses Navigate Grease Interceptor Requirements
TACOMA, Wash – The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 29015 to help food and beverage businesses navigate grease interceptor requirements, promoting economic growth, and fostering a more equitable business environment in Tacoma. The ordinance requires people involved in commercial real estate transactions of food and beverage businesses, such as registered real estate brokers and property […]
Something Better to Do
Sitting in his easy chair and watching a rerun of a much earlier baseball game, Joseph was able to relax . . . well it wasn’t really relaxing, it was more like he had nothing to do anyway. His wife died several years ago. His two sons used to come over and visit from time […]
City of Tacoma’s Passage of Resolution 41609 Deprioritizes Local Enforcement Against Entheogen-Related Activities
TACOMA, Wash – The Tacoma City Council passed Resolution 41609, which declares entheogen-related activities among the City of Tacoma’s lowest law enforcement priorities. It also declares the Tacoma City Council’s support for decriminalizing entheogens in order to open doors to mental health treatment research. District 5 Council Member Joe Bushnell was joined by co-sponsors Mayor […]
Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B
Harlequin Theater has a corker going on here in Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B. Instead of the normal males (as if Sherlock can ever be called normal), Sherlock and Holmes, we find two women (also Sherlock and Holmes) trying to live in an apartment together, in contemporary times with this dichotomy of characterizations. […]
Chief Leschi standout represents Tribe at Native American All-Star game
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “Puyallup Tribal Member Joey Earl donned his shoulder pads and laced up his football cleats for the final time during his high school career more than 2,000 miles from home. “The Chief Leschi senior star student-athlete, who was selected to compete in the 2025 Native American All-Star game this […]
Office of Indigenous Engagement Opens at University of Washington Tacoma
Submitted by University of Washington Tacoma. The University of Washington Tacoma has launched its Office of Indigenous Engagement, a dedicated home for its long-term investments in Native and Indigenous student engagement, research and teaching, and government-to-government relations. Led by Dr. Leander Yazzie, UW Tacoma’s new Tribal liaison, the office underscores the University’s commitment fostering connections, providing […]
TPD Chief Avery Moore Resigns Effective February 3, 2025
Following is a letter written by Tacoma Police Department Chief Avery Moore. Today (Jan. 28, 2025), I formally submitted my resignation to City Manager Elizabeth Pauli, marking the conclusion of my tenure as Chief of Police in Tacoma, Washington. After 35 incredible years in law enforcement, I have made the heartfelt decision to step away […]