TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) announces the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration taking place on Monday, January 20, 2025. The event will include the presentation of the Lifetime Service Award, honoring Shawn Durnen, and the Emerging Leader Award, recognizing Brian Gatewood. In addition to these honors, […]
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Arctic Fox Sven Receives Knee Surgery
Our beloved Sven recently sustained a serious injury to his left knee, tearing all the ligaments and damaging his meniscus. To stabilize his knee, board-certified veterinary surgeons Dr. Brian Heiser and Dr. E.B. Okrasinski performed surgery with our associate veterinarian, Dr. Kadie. During surgery, a surgical pin was placed across Sven’s joint to stabilize the […]
Alisa Lee selected to fill vacant seat on Board of Park Commissioners
TACOMA, WA – A successor has been appointed to complete the remaining term of Aaron Pointer’s elected position on the Board of Park Commissioners. The Board voted unanimously at a special meeting Friday, selecting Alisa Lee from four finalists who were interviewed the week before. Lee is an electoral program manager for Sage Leaders, working […]
America’s Automotive Trust Welcomes Christina Hannan as New VP of Finance & Operations
Submitted by America’s Automotive Trust. America’s Automotive Trust (AAT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Hannan as the organization’s new Vice President of Finance & Operations. Christina began her role this week and will oversee both the finances for America’s Automotive Trust as well as the operations of LeMay – America’s Car Museum, […]
A Story of Christmas Presents
A Short Story… It was darn near Christmas Eve. Most of the Christmas presents had been wrapped or sent out. I was about to relax sitting in my rocking chair just a across the room from our cozy fireplace when I realized aside from a few books she asked for, I had nothing on hand […]
‘Certification 101’ Workshop on January 9 Provides Introduction to Federal and State Certification Process
TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program team is hosting a workshop and Q&A session in partnership with staff from the Washington State Office of Minority and […]
Choosing the Road Taken – Compiled by Peg Doman
After being introduced, I stepped up to the microphone and addressed the audience. “It is so nice to see all of you all here this morning. It’s not often that I get to speak to anyone about my early life! Here’s a story I think you’ll like.” “I think I had just turned sixteen. I […]
Sound Transit approves ST Express fare change`
Sound Transit Board has approved changing the current ST Express bus fare, reducing the full adult fare from $3.25 to $3. The move aligns the ST Express bus fare with the Link flat fare. The new fare will take effect on March 1, 2025. Changing the ST Express bus fare streamlines Sound Transit fares across transportation […]
Meet Pretzel, the new muskox companion for Willow
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is excited to introduce Pretzel, a one-year-old female muskox, who will be a companion for fellow one-year-old Willow. “We’re thrilled to welcome Pretzel to our Arctic Tundra family,” said Curator Jen DeGroot. “Her arrival is critical to ensuring that all of our muskoxen continue to thrive.” Willow and her mother, […]