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Community invited to Open House for Mount Baker Park Improvements

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites the community to an Open House for the Mount Baker Park Comfort Station and Beach Bathhouse renovation projects. Please join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mount Baker Beach, 2301 Lake Washington … Read Full Article

Embracing Diversity in the Workplace

by John A. Huguley – Freelance Writer Since the 1970’s, The Port of Tacoma has embraced diversity in the workplace by employing talented job applicants from multicultural backgrounds as well as seeking out qualified women and minorities to help their … Read Full Article

Cantwell’s Bipartisan Public Lands Package Signed into Law

Legislation permanently reauthorizes Land and Water Conservation Fund, which has invested more than $675 million in over 600 Washington state projects Package also protects Methow Headwaters from mining, addresses water challenges in Yakima Basin, … Read Full Article

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE’S ‘OFF THE SHELF’ PRESENTS THE REVOLUTIONISTS

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE’S ‘OFF THE SHELF’ PRESENTS THE REVOLUTIONISTS Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Lauren Gunderson’s, The Revolutionists, directed by Jennifer York and featuring a powerhouse of Tacoma actors. This … Read Full Article

Senate approves housing assistance for family reunification

The Senate unanimously passed legislation to establish a child welfare housing assistance program to shorten the time that children remain in out-of-home care. Senate Bill 5718, sponsored by Sen. Rebecca Saldaña (D-Seattle), would create a pilot program … Read Full Article

Mt. Hood Meadows Presents “SpringSational” Late Season Events

Mt. Hood Meadows Presents “SpringSational” Late Season Events February’s ten feet of snow has given Mt. Hood Meadows one of the deepest snowpacks in North America. With a 176 inch mid-mountain base, Meadows heads into Spring with great conditions and a … Read Full Article

Smith Votes to Terminate Unlawful National Emergency Declaration

Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) released the following statement in support of H.J.Res 46 to terminate President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border: “The vote today to terminate President Trump’s unlawful national … Read Full Article

Edgar Martinez will deservedly be enshrined with the greats of the game

Edgar Martinez for being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame: We salute Edgar Martinez on his election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Having watched his entire career in Seattle, I thank Hall of Fame voters for this much-deserved … Read Full Article

5 Ways Parents And Coaches Can Take The Toxicity Out Of Youth Sports

For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore. Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches and overzealous competition are frequent images associated with youth-athletic leagues today. Though playing ball often used to embody the enjoyment of being … Read Full Article

Lawmaker’s bill would allow college athletes to be paid in Washington

A Washington state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would allow the state's college athletes to get paid. Republican state Rep. Drew Stokesbary has pre-filed a bill that essentially would allow collegiate athletes to earn an income or be financially … Read Full Article

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE’S ‘OFF THE SHELF’ PRESENTS THE REVOLUTIONISTS

Join us for a special March Gallery Hours event to kick off our 2019 Student Ambassador Program!

This summer two Hilltop Artist students (Ellye and MiShawn) will travel to Biot, France for 3 weeks to study with master glassblower Antoine Pierini. In return, we will host a glassblowing student from Biot during our Summer Glass Arts Program. To inspire … Read Full Article

Buy Tickets NOW For Charlie Wilson At Puyallup Fairgrounds.

Saturday, Sept. 21 7:30 pm Doors open at 6:00 pm Online Only Presale Pre-sale starts Wednesday, March 6 at 10 am and ends Saturday, March 9 at 10 am. Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday, March 9 at 10 am. To get the pre-sale … Read Full Article

Jitterbug Perfume – Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

World Premiere Theatrical Adaptation of Seattle Author Tom Robbins’ Classic Novel Jitterbug Perfume Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium! Don your Mardi Gras beads and indulge your senses through story, food, music, and song Café Nordo is proud … Read Full Article

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: THE BURLESQUE ALICE IN WONDERLAND

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: THE BURLESQUE ALICE IN WONDERLAND at The Triple Door Through The Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderland Lily Verlaine and Jasper McCann have both gone mad... mad as March … Read Full Article

In Loving Memory of Frank Fields, Jr.

Frank Fields, Jr. of Seattle and Oklahoma City passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 28, 2019, at age 88, in his home in Renton, Washington. Known for his friendly, open manner and giant smile, Frank was born in Osceola, Arkansas on February 4, 1930 as the only child to the union of Ophelia […]

Remembering Che’ Taylor on his 49th Birthday

Please join us for a memorial birthday celebration at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located at 100 Blaine Avenue NE Renton, WA 98056 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 12pm. We will meet at the Claim Jumper Restaurant, located 5901 S. 180th St, Tukwila, WA 98188 from 1:30pm – 4pm. Che’ Andre Taylor, affectionately known as “Che’ […]

From Labor, To Reward … Celebrating The Life Of Dr. Edna Travis

Celebrating The Life Of Dr. Edna Travis Dr. Travis co-founded New Covenant Pentecostal Tabernacle in Tacoma, Washington, more than 40 years ago, and she has also initiated numerous outreach ministries. New Covenant’s “Feeding Program” has been serving a hot evening meal every day since March 1985. In addition, Dr. Travis maintains monthly ministries at […]

Celebrating the Life of Cleotha Louise Nairn Myers

Sunrise Sunset April 17, 1949, December 15, 2018 Cleotha Louise Nairn Myers was born on April 17, 1949, in Nassau, Bahamas to the union of Arthur and Elsie Nairn Sr. She was the eldest of seven children; a natural born leader who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go get it. As the […]

In Loving Memory of Harice Virginia Phair

We celebrate the life of Harice Virginia Phair (Ginger), born on March 5, 1929 in Vienna, Louisiana to George and Willie Ann McNeal. Ginger accepted Jesus as her savior and walked with the Lord for many years. She loved the Lord. The Lord called her home on December 13, 2018. Ginger was raised in Hilly, […]

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Community invited to Open House for Mount Baker Park Improvements

Embracing Diversity in the Workplace

Cantwell’s Bipartisan Public Lands Package Signed into Law

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE’S ‘OFF THE SHELF’ PRESENTS THE REVOLUTIONISTS

Senate approves housing assistance for family reunification

Sports

Mt. Hood Meadows Presents “SpringSational” Late Season Events

Smith Votes to Terminate Unlawful National Emergency Declaration

Edgar Martinez will deservedly be enshrined with the greats of the game

5 Ways Parents And Coaches Can Take The Toxicity Out Of Youth Sports

Lawmaker’s bill would allow college athletes to be paid in Washington

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TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE’S ‘OFF THE SHELF’ PRESENTS THE REVOLUTIONISTS

Join us for a special March Gallery Hours event to kick off our 2019 Student Ambassador Program!

Buy Tickets NOW For Charlie Wilson At Puyallup Fairgrounds.

Jitterbug Perfume – Join the party at Café Nordo’s Culinarium!

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: THE BURLESQUE ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Frank Fields, Jr.

Remembering Che’ Taylor on his 49th Birthday

From Labor, To Reward … Celebrating The Life Of Dr. Edna Travis

Celebrating the Life of Cleotha Louise Nairn Myers

In Loving Memory of Harice Virginia Phair