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County OKs funding for Courtside Apartments acquisition, preservation for affordable housing
The Thurston Board of County Commissioners approved more than a million-dollar funding recommendation from the Regional Housing Council for acquiring and preserving the Courtside Apartments for Vital Housing’s project. The project will receive $1,357,699.15, as requested in the application, and Public Health and Social Services has been authorized to...
Cowlitz commissioners to vote on Scott Hill Park expansion
Cowlitz County commissioners will meet Tuesday, July 23 to approve an agreement that would fund an expansion of Woodland’s Scott Hill Park and Sports Complex. The request, by the Rotary Foundation of Woodland, is for $50,000. Commissioners are also scheduled to sign off on a nearly $330,000 payment to...
Thurston County girl, 17, suspected of DUI, injures two in crash, state patrol says
A 17-year-old Lacey girl, suspected of driving under the influence, is now facing a possible vehicular assault charge after she injured two passengers in a Saturday night wreck in Lakewood, according to the Washington State Patrol. About 8:45 p.m., the Lacey girl and her four passengers, all of whom were...
Towers Installed for Alpental's "Long-Awaited" New Chairlift
Summer is the season of new chairlifts, and Washington ski resort Alpental, part of The Summit at Snoqualmie, is currently installing one of the most highly-anticipated lifts on the continent. The brand new fixed-grip triple, called The International Chair, will relieve congestion on the Edelweiss ...
Pool supporters in Leavenworth push community efforts as levy heads to ballot
LEAVENWORTH—As the option to reauthorize the Upper Valley Park and Recreation Service Area (PRSA) levy arrives on August ballots, the Upper Valley Aquatics Boosters (UVAB) are finding ways to reignite excitement in the community pool and save it from possible closure. The August ballot will give voters the option...
Legislative Internships for Saint Martin’s University Students in Lacey Offer Great Access to Government Leaders and Professional Development
The Washington State Legislature 2024 session provided hands-on experiences to six Saint Martin’s University student interns, the largest group from any college in the state. The University’s Internship Hub in the Center for Career and Calling collaborates with the Legislature’s Internship Program, offering students the opportunity to earn academic credit while helping to solve real-world problems by assisting the state House of Representatives and Senate.
An Evening With Kristin Chenoweth with Symphony Tacoma
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. Experience an unforgettable evening with Tony & Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth LIVE at the Pantages Theater, accompanied by the magnificent Symphony Tacoma. Known for her iconic performances in Wicked, Glee, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kristin has captivated audiences with her...
MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival Celebrates a Multifaceted South Sound Community
Like a dazzling piece of artwork, MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts and Culture Festival, will gather many facets of the South Sound for a weekend of music, dance, cuisine and multicultural appreciation for all ages. MOSAIC is free to attend and will take place at Tacoma’s Wright Park on July 27 and 28.
Jerry Miller, Co-Founding Guitarist of Moby Grape, Dies at 81
Jerry Miller, co-founder and guitarist of 1960s San Francisco rock band Moby Grape, died on Saturday, July 20, in Tacoma, Washington. He was 81. A Moby Grape Facebook fan page broke the news, according to a report from Deadline. “Sadly, Jerry Miller passed away last night,” the post reads. “Jo...
1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade
The Toronto Blue Jays may or may not trade Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but one first-place team appears to be a logical suitor if they do. In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, Jon Heyman suggested that the Seattle Mariners could be a landing spot for Guerrero if the Blue Jays trade him. Heyman... The post 1st-place team linked to potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trade appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Existing Building Is Reimagined as a Modern Grocery Store
Cushing Terrell partnered with longtime client, Metropolitan Market, to bring its global-inspired take on grocery to the rapidly transforming Crown Hill neighborhood of North Seattle. The new location transformed a 30-plus-year-old building into a beautiful, modern shopping destination—one that both fits the context of the up-and-coming neighborhood and ties into Metropolitan Market’s high-end brand.
Mariners Pitcher Does Something Not Done in Last Six Years of Organizational History
Of course Emerson Hancock would rather be pitching in the major leagues right now, but he's still a valuable piece of the organization who made organizational history on Sunday.
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