As the COVID pandemic continues to cause its challenges to our country, despite the emergence of promising vaccines, Congress has been busy debating and passing economic stimulus packages and other legislation to deal with the ongoing crisis. On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll talk to Representative Derek Kilmer as well as newly-elected former Tacoma […]
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Construction near the Theater District Station on Commerce Street: May 1-3 at night
In May, crews will do several construction activities at night near the Theater District Station on Commerce Street. First, the contractor will pothole near the existing station and S. 9th St. on the nights of Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 (and Monday, May 3, if needed). Commerce St. will be closed between S. […]
Jewish Pickles and Romantic Comedies – Film Reviews
Here is a review of two different stories about Jewish people, families, love, and pickles. They are a recipe for love, food, and laughter. I’ve seen 1988’s “Crossing Delancey” a number of times. It is sweet and funny. It involves a pickle maker/seller played by Peter Riegert who is interested in a book store worker […]
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards to Address State of the City in Series Starting May 3
TACOMA, Wash. – Out of an abundance of caution, and acknowledgement of concerns expressed by the community, the 2021 State of the City Address will be delivered using an alternate format. A new installment of a four-part series will air and stream on TV Tacoma each of the first four Mondays in May at 6 PM, and […]
Arbor Day Foundation Honors University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Wash. – University of Puget Sound was honored with a 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. “Tree Campuses and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,” said Dan Lambe, […]
Andrew Schwartz’s journey from PLU sociology major to environmental justice advocate and eco-ministry leader
By Lisa Patterson ’98, PLU Marketing and Communications Guest Writer. As the world was beginning to realize the enormity of COVID-19, two Pacific Lutheran University professors seized the 2020 moment to do significant research into the psychology of the pandemic. PLU Department of Psychology Chair Jon Grahe and his Statistics 232 students conducted a U.S. […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcome’s MSC Santana service to Tacoma Harbor
Starting in May, MSC’s Santana service will feature a new rotation to the Northwest Seaport Alliance’s Tacoma Harbor. The MSC Nerissa will be suspending its call to Los Angeles and instead call Tacoma’s Husky Terminal. The service will have a Yantian – Shanghai – Tacoma – Yantian rotation. “The Tacoma Harbor has welcomed many extra-loader MSC vessels […]
Two Bates Technical College students named to All-Washington Academic Team
TACOMA, Wash. – Two Bates Technical College students have recently been named to the prestigious All-Washington Academic Team, a program that recognizes two-year college students with high academic achievements and a dedication to community service. Civil Engineering program student Ian Karnas, 27, is a South Bend native who joined the Army as a watercraft engineer […]
Local Camp Invention Program Now Available in Action-Packed, At-Home Format
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is offering local children an all-new, at-home format of the program: For the Tacoma, Wash. area: the week of June 28 – July 2, 2021. Regional program sponsors include The Boeing Company – Puget Sound. For the Steilacoom, Wash. area: the week of July 26 – […]