TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill two volunteer positions – one alternate position and one youth or young adult position – on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The purpose of the Commission is to better engage Tacoma’s immigrant and refugee communities and to work with community partners and […]
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Councilwoman Bryan honored by Puget Sound Business Journal
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. The Puget Sound Business Journal recently named Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan one of its Directors of the Year, recognizing her for the work she’s done serving on various organizational boards throughout the community, including the Puyallup Tribal Council. Throughout her career, Bryan has been a member of not […]
Hunt’s Services Expands Community Outreach with Hunt’s Helping Hands Initiative
Submitted by Faruk Oyebanjo. Tacoma, WA – Hunt’s Services is thrilled to announce the continuation of its impactful Hunt’s Helping Hands program. This initiative is dedicated to giving back to residents of Pierce, King, and Thurston counties by providing essential heating and cooling services at no cost to families in need. At Hunt’s Services, our […]
Robin, Desperately Looking for a Date
Robin was always a big bag of wind, which was difficult to be for a fairly short individual going to a well thought of University in Tacoma, Washington. Somehow, he had been swamped at work and at classes. “Well, there’s always tomorrow” was one of Robin’s fallback attacks for a date or two. Some worked, […]
Safety expert says mind the ‘naughty list’ of toys
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Holiday gift and toy shopping season is here. While we all want to bring joy and fun to our families, even the best toy isn’t worth a detour to the emergency department. Before you head to the mall, a thrift store or your computer, our child safety experts have […]
Purple martin colony being relocated as piling removal commences on Ruston Way
TACOMA, WA – A charismatic colony of purple martins along Ruston Way is moving. The dark purple and blue birds are North America’s largest swallow and often spotted among decrepit wooden poles at Dickman Mill Park, Titlow Beach and Chambers Bay. They are a native bird that has been migrating back to Tacoma and other […]
Three Positions Available on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC)—one youth position and two at-large positions. The CPAC positions are voluntary and open to individuals who are residents of Tacoma. CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council and has the following […]
Father Jeff, The Hoopster and a Dear Friend
When my parents made me go to church in Lakewood, I headed out with a smile, and ended up on the edge of a nearby lake that was an easy walk to church . . . if one wanted to actually go to church. A number of times one of my classmates would join me. […]
Tickets on Sale Now for Lens of Equity 2025
WorkForce Central cordially invites you for a day of open and honest conversations to bring our communities closer, challenge racial inequities, and develop collective solutions. The power to transform our systems relies on each of us — within our neighborhoods, organizations, workplaces, and culture. The Lens of Equity Summit is a space for reflection, dialogue, […]