Submitted by Donovan Wilson. Aidan is a short film, filmed entirely in Tacoma and University Place in the fall of 2021. I wrote the script in early 2020 and worked over the next 18 months revising and refining it and planning for production. After reaching out to local filmmakers I was able to put together […]
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Noon – Movie Review
After trying a few minutes of several films available on Roku I settled on watching Noon. Roku has a number of really good selections, but sometimes the ones from the sixties as well as the fairly new ones, just fall short in story and acting. The basic description of Noon didn’t excite me, but I […]
Assisted Living Locators Announces New Ownership For Tacoma Franchise
Submitted by Tracy Raymond. TACOMA, Wash. – Assisted Living Locators announced today new ownership of its Tacoma franchise. Now owned by Senior Living Advisor, Tracy Raymond, Assisted Living Locators provides the full continuum of care offering FREE guidance in locating quality assisted living and in-home care options. Raymond, a certified dementia care specialist, helps find […]
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
City of Tacoma press release. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics has five regular members recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years and is comprised of Tacoma […]
PCSD removes illegal encampment in Parkland
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department story. Last Wednesday, our deputies led a joint operation to clear out a large, illegal encampment on private property on 149th St S, between Pacific Ave S and C St S, in Parkland. This encampment has been the source of frequent calls for service, including shootings, assaults, stolen vehicles and overdoses. […]
2022 Empowerment Awards Dinner set for Oct. 6
Tacoma Urban League announcement. The Tacoma Urban League is excited to present our 2022 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at the Hotel Murano on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 6 PM. Register here. Featuring Keynote Speaker Michael D. Tubbs, we invite you to support your community and join us at this important celebration as we recognize of some of our most influential […]
Comcast Partners With City of Tacoma to Advance Digital Equity Efforts Across the South Puget Sound Region
City of Tacoma press release. TACOMA, Wash. – Today, Comcast announced that it will invest $300,000 to support digital access and adoption across the South Puget Sound region. Expanding on the foundational work of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards to establish regional partnerships that advance digital equity for all, Comcast will award $150,000 to the Thrive Tacoma […]
‘Rachmaninoff and Roses’ Opens Symphony Tacoma’s 2022-2023 Season
Symphony Tacoma press release. Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma will kick off its 2022-2023 season with a program of works that share a theme of ‘lush romance’. The concert will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pantages Theater. Opening the concert is Rose Absolute, a contemporary piece by Japanese composer Karen Tanaka. The New […]
Making A Difference Foundation Announces 2022 College Scholarship Winners
Making a Difference Foundation press release. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) of Tacoma, Washington announces its 2022 scholarship awards to seven students attending college throughout the nation. Making A Difference Foundation and its President and Founder, Ahndrea Blue, believes that education is the greatest equalizer and force for change. “For the past 19 years, MADF […]