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All CategoriesMesford Stuns 50 Free Field and PLU Records Fallfrom:Pacific Lutheran UniversityFEDERAL WAY - Chase Mesford shocked the field with a record-setting victory in the men's 50 freestyle, and Joseph Parker wiped away the oldest school record on the books to... Read more...Traffic delays on Schuster ParkwayOn Feb. 11 Schuster Parkway will experience short-term traffic delays while crews remove a potentially hazardous tree. Starting at 10 a.m., both northbound and southbound traffic... Read more...Walla Walla Rep. Walsh's floor speech on gay marriage goes viralWhen Rep. Maureen Walsh gave a heartfelt speech this week in support of legalizing same-sex marriage, she was talking to 97 of her colleagues in the Legislature. But the whole... Read more...Tacoma Philharmonic merges with Broadway CenterTwo South Sound creative powerhouses, the Tacoma Philharmonic and the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, will permanently join forces as of April 30. The new agreement... Read more...Seattle Times: Seattle woman named state's poet laureatefrom:Pacific Lutheran UniversityPLU MFA alum Kathleen Flenniken has been named the state's poet laureate. Read more...Valentine's Day 2012: Duke's Chowder House menuDUKE'S CHOWDER HOUSE3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402253.752.5444VALENTINE'S DAY MENUIt's all about Love & RomanceValentine's Day is all about Love, Romance and... Read more...Man, cat killed in house fire in Summit areaAt least one person is dead in a house fire in the 5900 block of 48th Avenue East. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews were searching the house to see if there are any more... Read more...State judges' lobbying stops stalking billlegislature: They feel victims already have legal protection | A bill that would offer greater protections for stalking victims will not get a full hearing by the Legislature... Read more...Lawmakers scrutinize constituents on gay rightsmarriage: Some voted according to voters’ stand on Referendum 71 | To understand the “no” vote cast on same-sex marriage by Rep. Steve Kirby, a Tacoman who... Read more...Rivalry Pushed Aside To Fight Breast Cancerfrom:University of Puget SoundThe deep-seeded rivalry between the Loggers and Lutes was pushed aside on Tuesday as the two schools joined forces to fight a disease that has affected both campuses and raise... Read more...Lutes Prepared To Face No. 9 Lewis & Clarkfrom:Pacific Lutheran UniversityThe Pacific Lutheran University women's basketball team travels to Portland, Ore. Saturday night to face the ninth-ranked Lewis & Clark College Pioneers. Read more...Man, cat killed in house fire in Summit areaAt least one person is dead in a house fire in the 5900 block of 48th Avenue East. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews were searching the house to see if there are any more... Read more...Vigil Held to Remember Two Young Lives LostArea residents gathered at McKinley Park on Feb. 6 for a tribute to two young boys killed by their father the previous day. Charlie Powell, 7, and Braden Powell, 5, died along... Read more...WSDOT Getting Complaints About Occupy TacomaMembers of Occupy Tacoma posted information on the Internet last week that officials with Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have visited the small park at the... Read more...2012 Princess PromenadeOne of Pierce County's fondest traditions kicked off Feb. 4 with the area's brightest young women donning their quintessential yellow gowns for the public debut of this... Read more...Project Next to Elks Temple May Not HappenTwo developers that want to build apartments above a proposed city parking garage have experienced difficulty obtaining financing. They are interested in the city dipping into a... Read more...Metro Parks Urged to Save Manitou FacilitySome Manitou residents and people who participate in activities at Manitou Community Center hope to convince Metro Parks Commission not to sell it to a developer. Metro Parks... Read more...City BriefsFIREFIGHTER UNION MAKES CONCESSIONS Tacoma City Council has accepted $1.6 million of concessions from the union that represents firefighters in an ongoing effort to fill a budget... Read more...Police BlotterDEAD BODY IN RAVINE Officers went to a creek near the intersection of East 38th Street and Portland Avenue on Jan. 31 after receiving a call about a dead body. They discovered... Read more...Dance the Night AwayOn Feb. 11, the historic Landmark Convention Center will be alive with the sounds of 60s and 70s rock thanks to Daryl and the Diptones during the Golden Beads Montessori Rocks!... Read more...Tacoma’s Robotics Alliance Prepares for Bot Big LeaguesTacoma Public Schools "Robotics Alliance" is getting down to the wire on a high-stakes deadline that could take them to the world championships of robots for the third... Read more...A Long Floral JourneyThe first half of February is always a busy time of the year for florists as they prepare for the onslaught of Valentine's Day orders. That certainly is true at Fife Flowers... Read more...List of counter protesters to Westboro picketing of Powell funeral continues to growWithin hours of the announcement that picketers associated with the controversial, anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church will protest the funeral of Charlie and Brandon Powell, two... Read more...Skate center keeps on rollingFormer workers at the out-of-business Wheelz Skate Arena in Fircrest have reopened the roller skating destination after months of painting, cleaning and planning. The rink has a... Read more...Wilson Hammers Timberline for TitleAs the 2012 Wilson seniors readied themselves to be honored on Feb. 3, memories of the past three years came to the forefront with one glaring absence – the lack of a state... Read more...Bellarmine Handles Mount Tahoma for League TitleFor a quarter against Bellarmine on Feb. 6, Mount Tahoma was able to run its up-tempo style and stay fairly close to the league's top team. The Lions' defense then... Read more...PLU Softball Begins in HawaiiThe Pacific Lutheran softball team cruised to two wins and lost four close games in their season-opening road trip to Hawaii on Feb. 3-6. The Lutes opened the season with a 9-1... Read more...Loggers Sweep LutesThe Puget Sound men's and women's basketball teams won both games against Pacific Lutheran on Feb. 7 in the rivalry rematches. The Logger women beat Pacific Lutheran... Read more...Titans Men Win TwoThe Tacoma Community College men's basketball team won two games in the last week – including a huge 74-71 win over first-place Clark on Feb. 6 – to move within a... Read more...Stadium Wins Swimming DistrictsLogan Rysemus won the 200-yard individual medley by four seconds, the 100-yard backstroke by three seconds and took part in two champion relay teams as the Tigers won the district... Read more...Narrows Wrestling Tourney ResultsBellarmine had three individual champions on the way to taking second place at the Narrows League 4A wrestling tournament on Feb. 3-4 at Foss High School. Junior Louis Catiller... Read more...Wilson Bowlers Take Second In State AgainLed by Brandi Loos and Jessica Richards, Wilson put forth another solid effort at the state bowling championships on Feb. 3-4 to claim second place for the second straight year. ... Read more...
Tacoma Boxers Shine During Golden GlovesTacoma Boxing Club won the team trophy during Golden Gloves last weekend, with all four members of the club who participated winning titles. The action began on Feb. 3 at Al... Read more...CD Review: Perry Acker - “Path to Freedom”Gig Harbor-based Perry Acker's debut studio album "Path to Freedom" is a shining example of the band's high-polished, high-talent and highly-smooth music. A... Read more...White House cybersecurity czar to speak at technology conferencefrom:University of Washington TacomaHoward Schmidt, White House cybersecurity coordinator, will deliver the keynote speech at this years South Sound Technology Conference, March 9, at the University of Washington... Read more...CD Review: Dr. Dog - “Be The Void”Philadelphia band Dr. Dog was formed in 1999. They bring two new members into the fold for their latest album, drummer Eric Slick and Dimitri Manos on electronics, percussion and... Read more...Sweet-n-spicy Valentine’s fundraiserJoin Tacoma's own Gritty City Sirens and Tush! Burlesque of Olympia for a naughty but nice Valentine's Day special event. "Sweet & Spicy" will benefit two sassy causes – the... Read more...Treat Your Valentine to ‘Cavalia’ A Magical Encounter Between Man and HorseWith Valentine's Day just around the corner, there is a perfect outing awaiting you and your sweetheart at "Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Man and Horse" at... Read more...Emerging Artists Featured at Fulcrum GalleryA new year has begun. Tacoma's Fulcrum Gallery is heralding the new beginning with a show of work by six relative newcomers to Tacoma's underappreciated art world.... Read more...Second City’s Laugh Out Loud Tour Hits Tacoma Feb. 19The Windy City may be more widely known for its loaded hotdogs, deep-dish pizza (the only way it should ever be served), and less than flattering accents, but few people realize... Read more...The Things We likeASIA PACIFIC NEW YEAR Annual Asia Pacific New Year's Celebration happens Feb. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall – and admission is free. BULA! is a... Read more...CONCERT ALERT: Madonna, Jeff Foxworthy, Air Supply, Sasquatch 4-Day Passes and more ...We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road.SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster,... Read more...Tacoma Opera Takes on Broadway with Latest ProductionTacoma Opera is going from opera alley to the Great White Way with its mid-season production that runs this weekend. The non-profit opera company will be staging "Berlin to... Read more...Wilson beats Lincoln for perfect league record, number-one seedPhoenix Waters poured in 24 points to lead a trio of Rams in double figures as Wilson completed a perfect league season by defeating the Lincoln Abes 64-62 on Wednesday night in... Read more...Powell 911 call takers criticized for behaviorListening to the 911 tapes now, after we know what was about to happen at Josh Powell’s house, the 911 call takers seem agonizingly dense and rude. Read more...Same-sex marriage, referendum against it both closer to realityWashington is one step closer to legalizing gay marriage, and also to a citizen referendum against it, after the state House approved a same-sex marriage proposal Wednesday. Read more...Westboro Church to picket Powell boys' funeral as anti-gay protestA notoriously anti-gay church plans to picket Saturday’s funeral for Charlie and Braden Powell and will be counterprotested by Occupy Seattle. Read more...Morning Quickie Newsletter Giveaway: Academy Awards Party (Closed)(THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. CONGRATULATIONS TO DAWN.)Wake up, little starlet! You can endure the four-hour show by exchanging snarky comments with your fellow film enthusiasts in a... Read more...Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12: Arts Olympia Show & SaleNow in its 21st year, the annual Arts Olympia Show and Sale this weekend at the Capital Museum Coach House promises, according to hype for the event, to be the best ever. And... Read more...Tuesday, Feb. 14: Boobie BashWhat's our favorite thing about the "Boobie Bash" scheduled for Valentine's Day at Hell's Kitchen? Well, you'll be happy to know the fact it inspired... Read more... |
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