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Seattle Tacoma Airport Plunged Into Chaos On Saturday Due to Internet and Systems Outage
An internet outage brought travel misery to Seattle Tacoma International Airport on Saturday as the Port of Seattle confirmed that various systems had been taken offline due to the blackout. In a short post on its official X account, SeaTac confirmed the internet and web outage at around 9 am...
Tacoma Humane Society Calls for Community Support Following Nearly 20% Increase in Animal Intake Over Past Three Years
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual ‘Day of Giving.’. “Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how...
Enjoy Bountiful Farm-Fresh Food in Puyallup and Sumner
You don't have to travel far to find high-quality ingredients and produce for your table. While the phrase “farm-to-fork” might seem like a buzzword since it’s risen in popularity over the years, it actually suggests a return to ancient practices. “In the simplest terms, it means how...
WA Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Woodland Park Zoo release baby turtles near Lakewood
The release site will allow the turtles to enjoy ‘turtle things’ in a protected ecosystem, such as basking on logs, munching on grasshoppers, swimming around, and hanging out with the hundreds of other turtles that call this area home.
Classic Rock and Pop Festival, August 24
Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388. The Lakewood Elks Presents the Classic Rock & Pop Mini Music Festival. No Cover, Bar & Kitchen Open. Limited Event Menu, No outside food or drinks. Performances by: Keith Musig, Jack Dolan, Joe Contris, Craig Cootsona and Jim Nelson. Doors Open at 5:00. First...
Young teen pursues Girl Scout gold
A young teen whose dog Diva has given her purpose in life, is pursuing a Girl Scout Gold Award to serve those who would benefit from having an emotional support animal. What Kira—who enters ninth grade next month—has in mind is twofold: She wishes to start a program training emotional support animals, and create a non-profit which helps pay for costs related to the dogs’ purchase, food, training and vet care.
Sanctuary Saves 120 Birds in Western Washington’s Largest Cockfighting Rescue
Heartwood Haven, an animal sanctuary in Roy, Washington, rescued 120 roosters on Aug. 1 from a cockfighting operation in Buckley in Pierce County. Representatives from the organization confirmed this was the largest cockfighting rescue in Washington state history. They are seeking to rehome the recently rescued fowl. Kate Tsyrklevich, Heartwood...
A conversation with Ed Hume
Ed Hume is 92 this year. He’s still working three or four days a week at his namesake seed company in Puyallup, where he gives tours of the gardens. For 50 years he was a celebrity TV garden show host, author, and international garden tour guide. He still wears his fame lightly. And he’s as wonderful a lunch companion as he was last year.
Tacoma Little Theatre Holding Auditions for ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
The Tacoma Little Theatre will be holding auditions for its holiday musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” from Sept. 8-10. Auditions will take place on Sept. 8-9 at Tacoma Little Theatre and at the Star Center Sept. 10, with callbacks set for Sept. 11. The musical tells the classic...
Washington Dog Sport Handlers Form Area’s First Support Group for Widows
In April 2024, 15 people streamed into a giant room at an Auburn, Washington, dog-training facility. Some brought their dogs, while others came solo. But they all had one thing in common: They were part of the Puget Sound AKC dog sports community, and they were experiencing the devastating loss of a spouse.
Celebrate Summer with an Outdoor Movie in the Park
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Washington Craft Beer Summit, New Location Other Changes
Registration is now open for Washington Craft Beer Summit on Monday, November 4th. The Washington Craft Beer Summit & Trade Show is a can’t-miss event for Washington’s brewery owners, brewery employees, and affiliated industry members. The one-day event occurs on November 4th at the DoubleTree in SeaTac, Washington. Previously, this annual event took place in Puyallup.
This Week in A&E: Fashion in Flight, 'Untamed,' and Saving the Grand
Fashion in Flight, a local style event that shines a light on designers who hail from all over the Northwest, returns this November — and the organizations who put it on, Fashion District NW and the Museum of Flight, announced last week that tickets are now on sale. Grab them before they're gone here.
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