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Puyallup Tribe donates more than $600,000 to 47 local organizations
PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Wash.—The Puyallup Tribe Charity Trust Board and Puyallup Tribal Council have awarded 47 local organizations a combined $645,163. Representatives of the nonprofit and charitable organizations were greeted and thanked by members of the Puyallup Tribal Council as they arrived for the Dec. 19 celebration at the Emerald Queen Casino Ballroom in Fife. […]
Christmas Time and Friends Who Care
A Short Story… I had a great Christmas. I, of course missed my wife, Anna, who passed away two years ago. Our children called to wish me a nice Christmas, but a few nice words over the phone from several states away left me lonely no matter what I could have planned. But, when the […]
Commissioner Rosie Ayala exits Metro Parks Tacoma Board to join Pierce County Council
TACOMA, WA – Rosie Ayala has always been a bridge. Growing up with immigrant parents, she was often the one who helped navigate life in America. Her work history enabled her to connect Tacoma students with resources to graduate. Then when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she knew she could help bridge the gap between government […]
Our Sacred Youth Appreciation Dinner honors Canoe Journey contributors
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “Gratitude was the theme permeating Winner’s Gymnasium during the Our Sacred Youth Appreciation Dinner on Dec. 17 in Tacoma. “The event, which was put together by the Puyallup Tribe Culture Department, honored and recognized all individuals who helped with the Power Paddle to Puyallup Youth Canoe Journey 2024 that […]
2024 in Photos
As the year ends, we reflect on the moments Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium had the privilege of being a part of in 2024. We opened the Tropical Reef Aquarium, welcomed seven adorable goat kids, and extensively cared for penguin chicks, among many other moments. Enjoy some of our favorite photos from this year, taken by staff photographer […]
Just a Simple, Nice Day
A Short Story… The doorbell rang as I was brushing my teeth. I wasn’t expecting anyone, so I just ignored it . . . and then it rang two more times. I put my toothbrush on the counter and walked quickly to the front door. I looked through my little door with the enlargement glass […]
Reddit: Found the end of the rainbow this (Saturday) morning
By Reddit user anna_marie. Found the end of the rainbow this morning! byu/anna_marie inTacoma From the comments, “Fun fact: Rainbows are actually completely circular, but get cut off due to the viewer’s perspective. Pilots in airplanes often get to see the full rainbow.”
Tacoma Animal Shelter Grapples With Record-Breaking Dog Capacity Crisis: Community Help Needed
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is turning to the community for support to address a record-breaking capacity crisis as the shelter cares for 264 dogs, the highest number in seven years. Fueled by the intake of 60 dogs and cats from a Pierce County Animal Control cruelty investigation on Dec. 16, the […]