A Short Story… My mother used to complain about some of my friends and even a cousin or two arguing. It struck me that she and her sister must have had a snit or two in their early days and probably even more when they were darn near or completely grown. Having a snit was […]
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City of Destiny Awards: Nominations Open Through March 14, 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is now accepting nominations for the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards, a tradition honoring outstanding local volunteers since 1987. The nomination period closes on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The City of Destiny Awards celebrate exceptional contributions to Tacoma across a wide range of categories, […]
Introducing Ume
And… it’s a girl! We’re excited to share that our rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf has been named Ume (pronounced oo-may), a name chosen by her dedicated keeper staff. Ume means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The calf will remain behind the scenes in the Asian Forest Sanctuary, nursing and bonding with her […]
Carla Santorno selected to fill vacant seat on Board of Park Commissioners
A successor has been appointed to complete the remaining term of Tim Reid’s elected position on the Board of Park Commissioners. The Board voted unanimously at its regular meeting Monday, selecting Carla Santorno from four finalists who were interviewed the week before. Santorno is a retired superintendent with Tacoma Public Schools who served from 2012 […]
Books Stores Are Dangerous
A Short Story… Jerry had a problem. He had loved books ever since he was a child. He married a woman who also loved to read. As they aged however, they had eye and other medical problems. Jerry’s wife Malinda had died six months earlier and now he just felt like he would be heading […]
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Dawn Anuszkiewicz named president of MultiCare Good Samaritan
TACOMA, Wash. — Dawn Anuszkiewicz has been named president of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and market leader for East Pierce County. She joins MultiCare Health System from Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado. Anuszkiewicz will be responsible for MultiCare’s East Pierce strategy and overall performance of Good Samaritan. She’ll be accountable for delivering clinical excellence through […]
Xanadu Transports the Audience to Laughter and Music
Peg looked up the movie Zanadu on Wikipedia for background. From what we saw, the Tacoma Musical Playhouse production is much more fun . . . and sillier. Imagine dancing and singing and acting on roller skates. Not the metal ones that latched onto your shoes when you were but a young kid, but the […]
Public Hearing on Draft ‘One Tacoma’ Comprehensive Plan Update March 5
The “One Tacoma” Comprehensive Plan is an important tool that establishes Tacoma’s future vision and policy direction, and guides its growth and development over the next 25 years. It is currently being updated, and the City of Tacoma invites the community to learn about this once-in-a-decade update. Community members are also invited to participate in […]