In the first three months of 2023, three Tacoma youth died as a direct result of gun violence. Another 10 were charged as adults in connection to violent felonies, including homicide. On May 16, 2023, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41197 acknowledging the devastating impact of gun violence in the city of Tacoma, naming the […]
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Corks & Crush event raises more than $922K
TACOMA, Wash. — More than 420 community members gathered for the 18th annual Corks & Crush event May 18 for MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation, which benefits MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital’s programs and services. The wine tasting and fundraising gala raised more than $922,000 to support access to high-quality medical care in East Pierce County, which continues to grow. […]
Meet the Porcupinefish
The Tropical Reef Aquarium will reopen on June 14 after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. When guests walk back through the aquarium doors, they may not immediately notice those behind-the-scenes updates, but they will see new shark species, vibrant fish, and exciting new animals in a refreshed space. Meet […]
Community Invited to Help Shape the Future for Cushma, Adams Substations. Survey Open Now and Community Events Start June 22
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma residents and interested stakeholders are invited to rejoin a refreshed public input process to help determine the future for the Cushman and Adams substations in North Tacoma. The public engagement process for determining the future uses and redevelopment of the substation buildings and property once they are retired from utility service […]
Lower Wapato Creek
Sunday afternoon our son Del, joined us for a performance of “Ten Acrobats In An Amazing Leap of Faith” at CenterStage, which is located just above Dumas Bay. As we approached Alexander Ave. E. Peggy and I told him about the wonderful changes we had seen take place over the last couple of years along […]
Sound Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer
TACOMA, Wash. — Sound Credit Union (Sound), a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving the Puget Sound community, has named Stacey Wilkerson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Wilkerson brings 25 years of experience in finance including leadership roles with large, community-centered credit unions. “We’re thrilled to welcome Stacey to our executive […]
City Conducting Its Two-Year In-Depth Community Survey Now Through July
TACOMA, Wash. – More than 750 households across Tacoma will receive a special packet this week as the City of Tacoma launches its biennial in-depth community survey. Every two years, the City conducts a scientific survey of randomly selected households from each of the City’s Council Districts to hear directly from community members on their […]
Concert Wrap-Up: Symphony Tacoma’s “Portraits”
Submitted by Jennifer Cargile. Symphony Tacoma’s final concert of the season, “Portraits,” was a delightful and enriching experience. Under the adept direction of Music Director Sarah Ioannides, the evening showcased classical masterpieces, each performed with a nuanced touch that highlighted the distinct character and emotion of the works. Walking into the historic Pantages Theater is […]
Reading and Writing
I think I started to learn about reading when I was in kindergarten. My parents would go to Thriftway for grocery shopping on Friday evenings. I was allowed to purchase two comic books. My mom helped me learn to read. I’ve been reading ever since. My wife, Peggy, on the other hand learned to read […]