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The Things We Like
‘THE GRUNCH’Summer camp at Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St., presents the Tacoma premiere of the musical “The Grunch,” written by Denver Casado and Betina Russo and directed by Pavlina Morris. “The...
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Arts & Entertainment: Artists play key role in Music and Art in Wright Park
The day-long Music and Art in Wright Park festival, set for Aug. 16, will not only offer more than a dozen bands but also two featured artists doing their thing while the jams flow.Here are their...
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Youth Marine Foundation awarded $500,000 grant
The non-profit Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation has a real reason to celebrate with its win of a $500,000 grant last month from the Seattle Foundation. The funds come at a perfect time, as the foundation...
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Bulletin Board
SECOND ANNUAL CELEBRATING MILITARY SERVICE PARADE AUG. 16Preparations are underway as The Daffodil Festival partners with the City of Tacoma to pay tribute to Pierce County's sizeable active duty and...
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Armed robbery fugitive on the loose
Fugitive Robert James is accused in an armed home invasion robbery and is known to hangout around Tacoma and Parkland. “The suspect in this case is extremely dangerous,” said Det. Ed Troyer of the...
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Police search Hilltop for accused murderer
Lakewood Police say Michael Rowland, who hangs out in the Hilltop area of Tacoma, is wanted for murder. “In November of 2012, Rowland, along with his crew, went to a busy apartment complex in Lakewood...
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Stupid Criminal of the Week
A word of advice to all stalkers out there; restraining orders are generally in affect everywhere, not just the victim’s home. A criminal found this out the hard way on Aug. 1 on 96th Street when he...
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The Second Annual Hounds on the Hill 2014
On Saturday, Aug. 23 come out with your family to Bradley Lake Park in Puyallup for a day full of pet-friendly fun at the 2nd Annual Hounds on the Hill presented by Puyallup Parks and Recreation and...
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Letter to the Editor: Shadow BlueHeron Manywhales
Dear Editor,We need more humans like Chris Britt. What a delight! Wish he was a family member. Folks who complain about his refreshing wit are probably those with a massive self-importance face – a...
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Guest Editorial: Censorship and myth making enshrined ignorance of Hiroshima...
The U.S. atomic destruction of 140,000 people at Hiroshima and 70,000 at Nagasaki was never “necessary” because Japan was already smashed, no land invasion was needed and Japan was suing for peace. The...
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Our View: Many questions remain over pot sales
The first marijuana retail store in Tacoma opened with much fanfare last week complete with mayoral speeches, media crews and lines of people seeking pot and cannabis-related products.It was a long...
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Culture Corner, A Guide to the Museums of Tacoma
Museum of the Week:Washington State History Museum1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402Wed.- Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Info: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/The Washington State History Museum is where...
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Make a Scene: New Cave Sessions feature local talent
For nearly 40 years, renowned British disc jockey John Peel showcased some of the most exciting and forward-thinking acts in rock with his Peel Sessions on BBC Radio 1; and now Tacoma's MountainHouse...
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Business Spotlight: Community Acupuncture Center
The costs of traditional health care often push people to look for alternatives including acupuncture. However, what happens when these alternatives become as expensive as hospitals? Where do you turn...
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SPORTSWATCH
DARREN SAWATZKY NAMED HEAD COACH OF NEW TACOMA STARS FRANCHISEThe Tacoma Stars are pleased to announce that Federal Way, native Darren Sawatzky has been hired as the Head coach of the club ahead of its...
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Business Spotlight: Plato’s Closet
Opening a new business during a tough economic downturn is a difficult task for anyone. But that’s exactly what Nancy Jornlin did in 2012 when she opened a Plato’s Closet location in Tacoma at 2505 S....
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Arts & Entertainment: Abstract Expressionism at B2 Fine Art Gallery
The recently opened exhibit at B2 Fine Art Gallery, “Evolution of Line and Form,” is a sumptuous collection of works by local artists who are working in the tradition of the New York school of abstract...
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CannaCon Northwest
Long before Initiative 502 legalized recreational use of marijuana in Washington, herb-friendly revelers were flocking to Seattle for Hempfest. The event – which started in 1991 as the relatively...
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Local Restaurants: Northwest Lumpia fuses Asian dish with pretty much everything
Lumpia are a type of pastry often found in southeast Asia, so connoisseurs looking for it in the Pacific Northwest are typically out of luck. That is at least until Northwest Lumpia, located at 1607...
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Sweden comes calling for Tacoma’s Derek Johnson
Local soccer phenom and all-around nice guy, Derek Johnson, is finally shaking off the “hometown kid” label and taking his game to another level and locale. After starring on the soccer pitch for...
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