Today (October 1, 2024), Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and MultiCare Health System officially joined forces with the finalization of their affiliation agreement. The affiliation formalizes a joint, long-term commitment to deliver the highest quality and most advanced health care to communities across Washington state. “This affiliation brings together two outstanding organizations that have a […]
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Meet and Greet
Submitted by Vickie Rettke, Corresponding Secretary. Join the Pierce County School Retirees Association Members in Partnership with The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County for their “2024 Legislative Meet & Greet” Thursday, October 10th from 3:30 – 5:00 at the Tacoma La Quinta. Come and talk to your Legislative Candidates about preserving pensions and […]
Festival Herencia Latina
Tacoma Arts Live, in partnership Latinx Unidos del South Sound (LUSS), is pleased to announce Festival Herencia Latina on Saturday, October 12 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Tacoma Armory (1001 S Yakima in Tacoma). Festival Latinx is a celebration of the Latinx communities of the South Sound with music, dance, art, crafts, and more. This event is FREE […]
What the Constitution Means to Me
I don’t know about you, but I love our country. My Uncle Randall was wounded in Italy and my dad served on board oilers during World War Two providing the oil for ships fighting our opposition and delivering the soldiers to fight the enemy in the South Pacific. My mother’s younger brother fought in Korea […]
University of Puget Sound Receives $1.15 Million Gift from Sumner P. Erdman ’87
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 […]
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 […]