TACOMA, Wash. – Yesterday’s State of the City Forum event gathered roughly 200 community members together with City leaders and staff where the spotlight was on the community’s questions and concerns. Mayor Victoria Woodards chose to flip the script this year and forgo the traditional State of the City speech, and instead give community members […]
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South Tacoma and Lakewood station area improvements selected by Sound Transit Board of Directors
Today (March 28, 2024), in two separate actions, the Sound Transit Board approved an array of projects to provide better access to the South Tacoma and Lakewood Sounder stations. The projects include new station-supportive bicycle infrastructure, sidewalks and ADA improvements. Some of the highlights, developed in conjunction with the cities of Tacoma and Lakewood, are: […]
The Red Coat – Selling Yourself, a Short Story
I hadn’t visited home in years, but I always enjoyed driving over the pass and looking at the open fields along the way. My buddy Rich had found an ideal sales job for me, and any money seemed like a good deal. I was nearly at Snoqualmie Pass when my engine over-heated. Luckily, I had […]
Concert Wrap-Up: Symphony Tacoma’s “Transformation”
Submitted by Jennifer Cargile. On Saturday, March 16th, Symphony Tacoma filled the Pantages Theater stage for Transformation, their fourth classic concert of the season. As the pre-concert announcements concluded, Symphony Tacoma Music Director Sarah Ioannides delivered a surprising twist. She announced that she would not be conducting the first piece of the evening, Elfrida Andrée’s […]
Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Announce UW-Wide FinTech Pitch
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. Sound Credit Union (Sound), in partnership with the Milgard Center for Business Analytics at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), is pleased to announce the 2024 UW FinTech Pitch. This is the fourth year the two have joined forces to foster innovation through financial technology (FinTech) while engaging with University […]
The Red Coat, Selling Yourself a Surprise Effort
I hadn’t visited home in years, but I always enjoyed driving over the pass and looking at the open fields along the way. My buddy Rich had found an ideal sales job for me, and any money seemed like a good deal. I was nearly at Snoqualmie Pass when my engine over-heated. Luckily I had […]
Charles Wright Academy Knowledge Bowl Team Wins State
The Charles Wright Academy Upper School Knowledge Bowl team has achieved victory as the State 2A champions! The CWA Cavaliers emerged triumphant over Tumwater and Orting in the finals with a score of 17-11-4. The championship took place at Wenatchee High School on Saturday, March 23. Coaching the team are David Kangas and Jeanne Jacobs, […]
Join Mayor Woodards This Thursday to Share Your State of the City Priorities
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards invites community members to directly share their concerns, priorities and feedback at this year’s State of the City Forum this Thursday, March 28. The open house-style public forum will be held from 6:30 – 8 PM at Silas High School (1202 N. Orchard St. in Tacoma). In a […]
Taking Leave – Live Theater Review
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Eliot, a learned professor (played by Kerry Bringman) is “taking leave” of his senses and the real world. Trying to help him cope is another version of Eliot (played by W. Scott Pinkston) who understands the problem and wants to help both Eliot and his three daughters. Producers […]