This June, the TCC Foundation welcomed two new board members to the TCC Foundation Board. Learn more about the TCC Foundation and its work. Amy Heinze Amy Heinze is a Vice President in the Compensation & Total Rewards Practice at Lockton Companies and has lived, worked, and volunteered in Tacoma for over 20 years. She joined […]
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MyNorthwest: Columnist Matt Driscoll, the face of ‘Tacoma and Pierce County,’ dies at 43
“Matt Driscoll, a fixture in the Tacoma newspaper community, has died. A columnist and opinion editor for the Tacoma News Tribune (TNT), Driscoll was 43 years old.” Read the rest at MyNorthwest.com.
My Life Watching TV
I’ve loved TVs, movies, and films almost forever. In the early 1950s my parents had the first television on the block. I shared the adventures and humor with my buddies from next door. My parents and I went to films and again back home I would share the stories with my buddies. As old films […]
Star of Destiny Awards Date Change!
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Star of Destiny Awards now on November 16 at 1pm at the Dystopian Brewing Company! Join Tacoma Historical Society for our annual fundraising event, the Star of Destiny Awards! This year’s event will feature keynote speakers WA State Chief Historian John C. Hughes and Tacoma Historian Ed Echtle. Hughes and Echtle […]
Christopher Gorycki Named Interim Head of School at Charles Wright Academy
After a national search, veteran independent school leader Christopher A. Gorycki was chosen by the Charles Wright Academy Board of Trustees to serve as a two-year Interim Head of School beginning Friday, August 2, 2024. “We are excited to welcome Chris to the Charles Wright Academy community. He brings vast experience from his work in […]
Marketta and Charlotta Vanamo Visit Tacoma Rotary from Finland
The doorbell rang and I opened the door to greet a Rotarian and a young blonde girl named Marketta, with a sore arm. The Rotarian was soon off, but Marketta Vanamo is still with us . . . forever I think . . . as a friend to delight our hearts. At the time Marketta […]
Try your hand at 1850s crafts during happy hour events at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Back by popular demand, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is opening its doors after hours for its 21+ event series, Homespun Happy Hour. Tickets are available now for two evenings only, July 25 and August 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants will travel back in time to 1855 as the Fort’s historical interpreters and skilled […]
Fried Tilapia is High on the List
I enjoy cooking tilapia for both breakfast and dinner. Although tilapia is new to many American eaters, the history of the fish goes back to Ancient Egypt. Tilapia is an affordable and nutritious food, and it can be part of a healthy and balanced diet. It is a good source of protein and is relatively […]
Brew Five Three 2024 Live Performances
TACOMA, WA — Come for the brews and stay for the live entertainment. Brew Five Three, Tacoma’s outdoor beer and music festival, is thrilled to announce the live performers taking the stage on Saturday, August 10 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Three musical performances and a special live recording of […]