TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, October 10, the City Council voted to sponsor the Pictures of Hope program in Tacoma. Pictures of Hope is an award-winning non-profit created in 2005 by photojournalist and author Linda Solomon. The program pairs children experiencing homelessness with volunteer mentors who help the children express their hopes and dreams through […]
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Sound Transit seeks feedback on passenger experience
Today (October 16, 2023), Sound Transit launched its Passenger Experience Survey, which seeks to evaluate how passengers view all of Sound Transit’s services. The findings are used to identify key areas of improvement and prioritize efforts to provide a better passenger experience. Specifically, the survey collects passenger perspectives on the following: Additionally, the survey also collects ridership […]
Indo-Asian Street Food a Perfect Present
It was Peg’s birthday and we were out for great food with some of the people we love. One of our favorite restaurants in Tacoma’s North End is Indo Asian Street Eatery, a street food world of yummy. There were seven of us: . . . Peg’s oldest friend Kathryn, our daughter Andrea and her […]
2023 Empowerment Awards, Oct. 20
The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]
MultiCare honored for promoting well-being of health care workers
MultiCare Health System has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Aquarium’s Volunteer Dive Team
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s volunteer dive team won a significant achievement award in volunteer engagement from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) in September. The national award recognizes Point Defiance Zoo for effectively engaging volunteers in the overall mission and operation of the organization. “Our exceptional team of volunteer divers plays a vital […]
Student Government Day Applications Due November 19
TACOMA, Wash. — Students enrolled in Tacoma Public Schools – in the ninth through 12th grades – are encouraged to apply by November 19 to participate in Student Government Day which takes place this year on November 28. Student Government Day participants will meet with the Mayor, Tacoma City Council Members, City of Tacoma executives and staff […]
Extended T Line service for P!NK and Tool concerts at Tacoma Dome
Ride the T Line to see P!NK and Tool in concert! We’ve extended our service hours, so fans can get to the Tacoma Dome and back safely. Both the P!NK and Tool concerts are expected to run from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sound Transit will operate extended hours to accommodate crowds leaving the Tacoma […]
UWL/SWIRE Shipping, Hyundai GLOVIS, and Rail Management Services win North Star Awards
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Cargo Anchor Award is presented to an organization whose activities have grown cargo volumes in the NWSA gateway, spurring economic growth in the region. This year, two organizations rose to the top as key contributors to cargo volumes in the Pacific Northwest. GLOVIS America is the logistics provider for Hyundai […]