Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. Over the years as the Tacoma/Pierce County HOV program has progressed, we have shared a lot about closures, long bridge girders, but not a lot about art. Today, we are sharing details about a public art project we are getting ready to advance on East 28th Street in Tacoma. […]
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New Book, ‘Buffalo Soldiers and Band Music’
Phil Raschke news story. The Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers Museum and the Lakewood History Museum are delighted to announce the release of the new book “Buffalo Soldiers and Band Music” written by Susan Hintz of Lolo, MT. The book is a detailed history of the 25th Infantry Band at Fort Missoula, Montana from 1888 to 1898. During […]
Regan Zeebuyth helps shape culture and solve puzzles at Amazon
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Regan Zeebuyth ’01 has always been curious. Curious about words, about ideas, and about systems. He’s always trusted that curiosity to guide him. Even when, as a second-year Lute, it led him to rethink plans to follow his parents into medicine and toward a major in communication. Even when it nudged […]
Celebrate Pride at Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with Pride weekend events June 25-26, in partnership with Rainbow Center and Oasis Youth Center. “We’re committed to being welcoming and inclusive places of connection for everyone in our community,” said Alan Varsik, director of Point Defiance […]
TPD: Talks with the Chief
Tacoma Police announcement. Introducing “Talks with the Chief”, a new video series. Chief Moore answers one question in each video, from technical aspects of policing to lighthearted topics like what he does with his time off. This episode: TPD’s officer vacancy rate and recruiting: https://youtu.be/37zelb4Cjpc
PLU launches pre-law minor for fall 2022
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University has announced it will offer a pre-law minor in Fall 2022. The university has long offered a pre-law advising program, but continued interest in the program prompted the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences to create a formal minor to meet student needs. The curriculum utilizes […]
Tacoma Trails Challenge begins Saturday
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. We’re celebrating National Trails Day with a fun two-week exploration of Tacoma’s parks and trails. Participate at your own pace, earn badges and win prizes! Join the fun from June 4-19, 2022. How to do the Tacoma Trails Challenge Register for the event. IT’S FREE! (registration is open until June 19) Complete 5 […]
Letter: Thank you and Godspeed Mom
Dear Mom, May 17, 2022, is a day I won’t soon forget. After two-and-a-half hours, I left your bedside for the ride of a lifetime aboard the B-29 “Doc.” Strapped into one of six gunner seats as the engines started up, the message I expected arrived. “Ben, I don’t know if you’re up in the […]
MultiCare names new president for Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System has named Mark Robinson the new president of MultiCare Tacoma General and MultiCare Allenmore hospitals. Robinson has more than 20 years of health care experience and will be responsible for the overall strategy and performance of the two hospitals. In addition, he will lead the hospitals’ clinical […]