Save the Grand: For Tacoma’s Past and Future
Grand old buildings sit empty and vandalized in downtown Tacoma. Others are sold to the highest bidder, leading to uncertain rent prices or eviction for the local storefronts inside....
PLU School of Education Volunteers at Local Science Fair
Bachelors of Arts in Education (BAE) students in the (now) senior cohort of PLU's School of Education volunteered this last April at the Snake Lake Nature Center (SLNC) to...
Dive Into Garfield and Find a Hidden Pearl
Garfield Street, a community known for its charm and diversity, never ceases to surprise. Among the hustle and bustle, YSS Dive (YSS) stands out as an unexpected gem among...
PLU Prioritizes Health of Community Children
Community health and primary disease prevention are central themes at PLU’s School of Nursing (SoN). Their recent event in Lakewood showcased their commitment to promoting the health of community...
Teen Sentenced After Parkland Pot-Shop Burglary
An 18-year-old male was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after exchanging gunfire with a nearby security guard during a nighttime burglary of Zips Cannabis Parkland location. The...
Politics of Silence: Student Protest Stops Speech to Draw Attention to Genocide
Pushing past University of Puget Sound (UPS) Faculty, around 50 protestors marched down the aisle of Schneebeck Hall at UPS. Being flung into walls and each other by University...
The Manny Ellis Case: An Overview
Manuel “Manny” Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, was stopped on his walk home from a convenience store at the intersection of South 96th and South Ainsworth by Tacoma Police...
Local Business Thrives Years After Covid
Rise and Shine Cabaret Cafe and Amorata Essentia Metaphysical Gift Shop are located on the corner of Garfield and C Street.
Owner Tonee Giacaloni is an artist and herbalist who...
Parkland Community Fights to Save School Before 28th
In May 2022, Parkland locals formed the group Save Parkland Schools (SPS) to save the historic school off of 121 Street S and Pacific Avenue. The 115-year-old building is...