Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced the launch of its 2023 Rail Cargo Incentive Program aimed at driving growth and cost-effective operations in the Pacific Northwest region. The program will increase cargo volumes in the gateway while reducing costs to importers and exporters that utilize the NWSA gateway and their […]
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BYU Singers perform at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on May 5
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. Tacoma Arts Live presents Brigham Young University Singers on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pantages Theater. Conducted by Dr. Andrew Crane, The Brigham Young University Singers are a captivating choral ensemble performing an array of styles and genres ranging from Mendelssohn to Mary Poppins, as well as original works. Tickets […]
Ikebana Spring Exhibition
The Tacoma/Olympia Chapter of Ikebana International will host its Spring Exhibition – Art of Ikebana and Bamboo – on April 26 (10 am-5 pm) and April 27 (10 am-4:30 pm) The exhibition will be held at the Tacoma Community College Art Gallery (6501 S 19th St, Tacoma). Near 12th and Whitman, Building 4. Free parking […]
PLU to host environmental symposium and Earth Week events exploring the violence of natural resource extraction
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University will host the Steen Family Symposium for Environmental Issues 2023 and Earth and Diversity Week April 17-23 . Series events will explore the theme of “Sowing Resilience in Fractured Land.” Guest speakers, dialogues, and hands-on activities will invite attendees to examine the wide-ranging and long-term impact that the violence of […]
Help us fundraise for AMVETS Post 1
Submitted by Taryn Hopey, AMVETS Post 1. “We, as a volunteer-led nonprofit Veterans Service Organization, naively thought we could provide the Pre-Pandemic activities, programs and services in spite of the added expenses and the continued 3-years fundraising losses. We’ve suffered the added expenses of: Pandemic-closure property & equipment damages—repairs & replacement; (experienced) staffing & supply […]
Dr. David Reyes Named New Dean of School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
University of Washington Tacoma announcement. Dr. David Reyes has been named dean of the UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership. The appointment was announced on March 27 by Dr. Andrew Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Reyes served as interim dean since Dr. Sharon Fought, founding dean of the school, stepped […]
Amy Clancy Appointed Media and Communications Director
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Amy Clancy to the position of Media and Communications Director for the City of Tacoma, effective April 24. This selection was made after an extensive recruitment process with input from a variety of stakeholders, including local media, City leaders, internal communication partners, and members […]
Spring family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. A batch of activities for consideration: Learn more here.
PLU MBA alum Nancy Nelson discusses her work directing career and technical education at Chief Leschi Schools
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Nancy Nelson’s path to a career in education was a nontraditional one. So it’s no surprise that her journey led her to a special kind of school. Since fall 2020, Nelson has served as director of career and technical education (CTE) at Chief Leschi Schools, operated by the Puyallup Tribe of […]