University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce a gift of $1.15 million from Trustee Sumner P. Erdman ’87. The gift will support Logger Athletics, the Puget Sound Fund, and experiential learning. “I am honored to be able to give back to the University of Puget Sound,” said Erdman. “Puget Sound provided me with a […]
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Tacoma Public Library’s Deputy Director Amita Lonial promoted to director role
Tacoma Public Library’s Board of Trustees has selected Amita Lonial to become TPL’s next director following Kate Larsen’s announced resignation made in March of this year. Lonial has been the library system’s deputy director since 2019. She will start in her new role on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. “The Library Board of Trustees firmly believes […]
Alan Matheson to serve as Tacoma Rail Superintendent
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA – After an extensive nationwide search, Alan Matheson was selected to serve as the next Rail Superintendent. His appointment to role was confirmed Wednesday by the Public Utility Board. Following the Board meeting, Board Chair John O’Loughlin said of Matheson, “I’m thrilled that Tacoma Rail has done such a great […]
Bates Technical College Wins Gold in Best in the PNW Awards
Tacoma – Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou announced that the college has been awarded gold in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW competition, earning the top spot in Best Technical/Trade School. This recognition underscores the college’s dedication to delivering high-quality technical education and reflects the commitment and hard work of its students, staff, […]
Green Tacoma Day to Take Place at 13 Different Sites Across Tacoma on October 12
TACOMA, Wash. – Prospective Green Tacoma Day volunteers are encouraged to attend a lead-up event on September 26, from 6 – 7 PM, in Wright Park. Green Tacoma Partnership members will conduct a tree tour of Wright Park and share details on how to get involved during Green Tacoma Day, which is scheduled to take […]
So, You Think You’re Tough
Standing up for yourself is a combination of knowing when to fight and when to back off. I love to tell stories of when my parents owned a motel in Ponders Corner and I stood up to stare others down. I don’t like telling the story of standing up for myself, but it comes with […]
Jeremy Mandery Joins TAPCO Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. TACOMA – TAPCO Credit Union is proud to announce that Jeremy Mandery has joined the organization as the new Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Jeremy brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the lending space, with a proven track record of success in leadership roles. Most recently, Jeremy served as […]
City of Tacoma Joins Forests in Cities Network to Promote Health and Sustainability of Tacoma’s Natural Areas
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is proud to announce its membership in the Forests in Cities network, an initiative of the Natural Areas Conservancy. This partnership aims to promote the health and sustainability of Tacoma’s natural areas through science, partnerships, and communication. The Forests in Cities network brings together representatives from 21 cities across the […]
Inspection complete on westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge
TACOMA – Work on the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge has wrapped up a day early. The Washington State Department of Transportation Bridge Preservation Office completed an in-depth inspection of the bridge Wednesday, Sept. 25. Daytime lane closures planned Thursday, Sept. 26, are cancelled. Maintenance crews made several repairs identified in the routine […]