In one sense – I admit it – I go to the mountains, the forests, the rivers, the coastline, to hide. Some might say I’m avoiding the troublesome world that demands we do this and say that, protest, wave signs, get involved, rally and generally roll up our sleeves. I do roll up my sleeves. […]
Tacoma
Root Out Hunger- Playing What You Want, So Kids Can Eat What They Need 2024
Sound Credit Union announcement. TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) teamed up with 96.5 Jack-FM to combat child hunger in Washington state, donating over $52,000 to Food Lifeline. In June, Sound joined forces with local iHeart Radio station 96.5 Jack-FM to support Food Lifeline’s Root Out Hunger initiative for the second year in a […]
Lincoln International District Selected as City of Tacoma Community Tree Program’s Next Green Blocks Neighborhood
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Community Tree Program – administered in partnership with the Tacoma Tree Foundation – is set to make the Lincoln International District greener this fall through Green Blocks, a residential tree planting initiative. “Increasing tree canopy in our neighborhoods is vital for the health and well-being of our community, […]
The Golden Rule Against Nuclear War
Submitted by Breck Lebegue MD MPH, for WA Physicians for Social Responsibility. In 1958 four Quaker peace activists sailed the Golden Rule toward the Marshall Islands, attempting to halt nuclear weapons testing. The US Coast Guard boarded her in Honolulu and arrested her crew, causing an international outcry. Arrest of the crew and rising awareness […]
Middle of the Night – Film Review
I was already in bed when Peg joined me. I had the TV controls in my hands, checking out various films to watch. We clicked through a number of titles until we found one that looked interesting – “Middle of the Night” starring Kim Novac and Fredric March. Neither one of us recalled seeing the […]
Point Defiance Zoo mourns loss of beloved elephant Suki
TACOMA, Wash. – Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium said goodbye to one of its oldest and most beloved residents yesterday (August 10, 2024). Suki, an elderly Asian elephant who came to Tacoma nearly three decades ago, was humanely euthanized yesterday after a steady decline in her health over the past few weeks. “We lost a […]
Live Music/Dance at AMVETS, Aug. 16
Submitted by Danette Gundy, AMVETS Post 1. The Macon Bacon band, featuring AMVETS member, drummer Dennis will be playing at AMVETS on Aug. 16th, 8-11PM. Macon Bacon serves up Authentic, Southern Blues, Roots and Country-Rock music. This event is for members and guests. Date: 08/16/2024 at 08:00 pm Location: AMVETS Post 1 Tacoma, 5717 S […]
Coffee, Salmon, Shipping and Local Waters
I’m looking forward to a special meeting about local waters via the Port of Tacoma. I’ve been a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma for about ten years. The five Port Commissioners are: John McCarthy, Dick Marzano, Deanna Keller, Don Meyer, and Kristin Ang. The hub of the Transportation Club is roads/freeways, railroad tracks, […]
Neighborhood Council Program Survey Open Now Through August 31
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to take a survey now through August 31 to provide feedback on the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council program. With an ongoing focus on fostering deeper levels of community engagement, and supporting government transparency and accessibility, the City’s Neighborhood Council Standards and Guidelines are reviewed every five years along with possible amendments […]