TACOMA, Wash. – Visitors and residents traveling along McKinley Avenue will notice new temporary art pieces welcoming them to the McKinley Hill neighborhood. The latest of five anticipated temporary art pieces, “Welcome to McKinley Hill” was designed and fabricated by Tacoma artist Liz Morrow. “Zine Library”, a temporary art piece located outside of Lux Coffee at […]
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Anastasia is a Showstopper at Tacoma Musical Theatre
If you want to see a “Spectacle” on the stage, go to Tacoma Musical Playhouse to see Anastasia. This musical is a luscious, almost edible production. There’s plenty of Russian Sturm und Drang in this production! The play opens with a young woman Anya (Alyce Campello, a rich and moving soprano), now a street sweeper […]
Mavis – Looking Bad but Beginning to Feel Better
Our bodies don’t always look like what we hope for. When you’ve had three children and an ex-husband, things just get worse. After taking in all the bad stuff, I’m on the rise, even if it doesn’t appear that way. I have broken down my needs so I can keep track and not over or […]
Volunteer Positions Available on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two volunteer positions – one alternate position and one youth or young adult position – on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The purpose of the Commission is to better engage Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee communities and to work with community partners and […]
Councilwoman Bryan honored by Puget Sound Business Journal
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puget Sound Business Journal recently named Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan one of its Directors of the Year, recognizing her for the work she’s done serving on various organizational boards throughout the community, including the Puyallup Tribal Council. Throughout her career, Bryan has been a member of not […]
Hunt’s Services Expands Community Outreach with Hunt’s Helping Hands Initiative
Submitted by Faruk Oyebanjo. Tacoma, WA – Hunt’s Services is thrilled to announce the continuation of its impactful Hunt’s Helping Hands program. This initiative is dedicated to giving back to residents of Pierce, King, and Thurston counties by providing essential heating and cooling services at no cost to families in need. At Hunt’s Services, our […]
Robin, Desperately Looking for a Date
Robin was always a big bag of wind, which was difficult to be for a fairly short individual going to a well thought of University in Tacoma, Washington. Somehow, he had been swamped at work and at classes. “Well, there’s always tomorrow” was one of Robin’s fallback attacks for a date or two. Some worked, […]
Safety expert says mind the ‘naughty list’ of toys
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Holiday gift and toy shopping season is here. While we all want to bring joy and fun to our families, even the best toy isn’t worth a detour to the emergency department. Before you head to the mall, a thrift store or your computer, our child safety experts have […]
Purple martin colony being relocated as piling removal commences on Ruston Way
TACOMA, WA – A charismatic colony of purple martins along Ruston Way is moving. The dark purple and blue birds are North America’s largest swallow and often spotted among decrepit wooden poles at Dickman Mill Park, Titlow Beach and Chambers Bay. They are a native bird that has been migrating back to Tacoma and other […]