By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “A plethora of individuals in need throughout the Tacoma region garnered assistance on Dec. 7 at the annual Helping the Homeless event at the former Puyallup Tribal Administration Building on Portland Avenue. “The event, which kicked off at 10 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning, saw hundreds of people […]
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Jane and the Balls for the Game
Jane was in love, well . . . perhaps not love, but it might just work its way up to love if she behaved herself. She was enjoying junior college. She had not yet been accepted for the Women’s Fast Pitch team in San Diego, but was a killer at some of the local teams […]
Comment period begins on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension
Today (Dec. 13, 2024), Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration launched a 60-day public comment period for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project. The comment deadline is Feb. 10, 2025. The Draft EIS evaluates the alternatives for the location […]
A Christmas Carol At Harlequin – On the Mark and Darn Near Perfect
Ticket holders for the Olympia production were treated to a set of four carolers dressed in costumes from 1843, the year A Christmas Carol was written. Peg and I had seats in different rows. By the time the Carolers finished singing it looked like every seat in the house was taken. For Terry Edward Moore […]
City Council Appoints Seven Members to New Urban Design Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council today voted to appoint all seven members of the inaugural Urban Design Board (UDB). The seven new board members were selected from a competitive candidate pool of more than two dozen applicants. Each of the new board members will officially begin their term of service on January 1, and […]
Getting with the Program – Entertaining Local Speakers
I love meetings at groups like Rotary and Transportation Club. I love to arrive early and chat with anyone who sits down at the table. How else can you really learn much about people? Eventually, the meeting leads to an interesting program. When I was president of the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, I had […]
Announcing APCC’s Taste of Asia Line-Up for 2025
Experience Culinary and Cultural Delights from Across the Asia-Pacific Region. APCC Member $20, Non-Member $25. If you wish to become an APCC member, please go to our website www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org to register. Dress the Part: Immerse Yourself in Culture! Make your journey even more memorable by embracing the traditional attire of each featured country. Whether it’s a vibrant sarong, […]
Town Hall With District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge on December 18
TACOMA, Wash. – District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge will host a town hall on December 18, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the VFW 969 Hall (3510 McKinley Ave. in Tacoma). The event will be an opportunity for District 4 residents and businesses to connect with Council Member Sadalge, reflect on his first […]
This weekend Salmon Saturdays, Jingle Bell Run and more winter fun at Wright Park
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