City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission will present the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards on May 26 from 6-8 p.m. on ZOOM (Dial-in: (253) 215 8782, Webinar ID: 897 7551 2920). The awards celebrate the best in preservation projects and programming and recognize the significant efforts made by the preservation and heritage communities. This year’s […]
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Public Hearing and Open Houses Scheduled for Proposed College Park Historic Review District
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma Planning Commission will take public comment on the proposed College Park Historic Special Review District, as recommended by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, at a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 on ZOOM. An informational meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, May 26 on ZOOM. Meeting details […]
Calling Doctor Weirdo – Hi Ho Silver
Episode 15 – Hi Ho Silver I was sitting alone at the breakfast table and looking out on a wet and foggy day in late May. I thought “Well, at least it’s not raining.” The mechanical doorbell jerked me out of my stupor. I knew who it was. It was the joyous crank of our […]
The Movement Towards Diversity and Inclusion Onstage
Almost twenty years ago, Peg and I saw a performance of My Fair Lady in Portland. When the character Eliza Doolittle came on stage, we saw a Black Eliza. I was taken aback but within moments, I thought, “Well . . . why not.” and enjoyed the performance. Now, here we are in 2022 and […]
Sophia Barro is following her passion for faith, literacy and diversity into elementary education
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Sophia Barro (PLU Class of 2022) is a senior education major and religion minor at PLU. She recently completed full-time student teaching at Lakeview Hope Academy. We spoke with Barro about her experiences at PLU and as a student teacher, and about the values she hopes to inspire in her future […]
Duke’s Seafood on Puget Sound Lunch Review
I hadn’t had lunch with my buddy Jim Harris for a while. I called him after checking my calendar. He had to be back home at 1:30, so I suggested Duke’s on Ruston Way next to the old fireboat and only a mile or so away from Jim’s home and perhaps only two miles from […]
In The Gallery at TCC: Student Art Exhibit
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: 2022 TCC Student Art Exhibit Where: The Gallery at Tacoma Community College When: May 20 – June 9, 2022 Reception: May 23, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 2 – 5 p.m. June 6-9 The annual Student Art Exhibit features work by students in TCC art classes, […]
Across the Fence: A Point of Quietude
It has been all over the media in Pierce County, WA, these past days: iconic 5-Mile-Drive in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park has been closed off for good as of May 20, 2022. For motorized vehicles, not for bicyclists or pedestrians. Because the historical landmark is crumbling. And the next thing you know is that a […]
Paving on I-5 ramps at South 56th Street in Tacoma brings weekend closures
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Crews are set to refresh the Interstate 5 exits and on-ramps to South 56th Street in Tacoma. Upcoming work this weekend means travelers will need to plan to help prevent delays. Weather permitting, the work will occur this weekend, May 20. The northbound and southbound ramps will […]