In 2016, Republican Marty McClendon appeared on an internet talk show and described Cyrus Habib as “anti god.” Now, he’s apologizing. But Republicans like McClendon need to stop saying sorry, and stop aligning themselves with the worst parts of society.
Tacoma hired two artists, at a price of $100,000, to help curtail its growing homelessness crisis. Roni Chelben, an Austin-based performance artists, debuted “In Our Backyard” last week.
People who've experienced homelessness talk about "Room for Rent", a play about homelessness and prejudice, August 1, 2018. It will be included as part of the "In Our Backyard" community events around Tacoma this month.
A new report from the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group and the Washington Sea Grant offers a projection of the expected rise in sea levels in our state, including Tacoma. It’s the most detailed picture to date.
News columnist Matt Driscoll responds to reader mail taking him to task for his stance on immigration policy in July's edition of "You Rip, I respond".
Under the guidance of Associated Ministries, a group of local faith leaders has organized to advocate on issues related to homelessness and poverty. Its first foray into the arena involves the city’s forthcoming affordable housing strategic plan.
Since June, a homeless encampment on Tacoma Housing Authority property near People’s Park has been growing. Executive Director Michael Mirra has been reluctant to sign trespassing orders. Last week, he relented. Now he’s focusing on the future.
The redevelopment of an old Hunt Mottet warehouse in Tacoma’s Brewery District began this month. It utilizes cross-laminated timber, or CLT, meaning it’s environmentally friendly, and developers will be able to add one story every eight days.
In the wake of last month’s high-profile act of vandalism, Tacoma’s Vietnamese Meditation Center went in search of reconciliation. What temple members found was a community of faith leaders willing to stand up to hate.
Tacoma’s elected officials, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, are under increasing pressure to take action on the Northwest Detention Center. Woodards says the protests and calls for action are being heard, but there’s little the city can do.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers recently launched the Tacoma Youth Boxing Program out of a basement on Hilltop. If the fledgling effort fails, it won’t be for a lack of effort or passion.
A youth boxing gym on South 11th Street is open in the basement of the Sea Mar building. The gym, created by Sea Mar, hopes to offer a safe place for youths in Pierce County.
Tacoma Pride Festival organizers were unnerved when white supremacist posters appeared on the Rainbow Center and Oasis Youth Center. Now, with the festival on the horizon, they're using the opportunity to take a stand against hate.
Two former residents of the Tiki Apartments in Tacoma still face uncertainty and homelessness. One, Matt Yablon, moved out last week and still has no place to call home.
Casey Catherwood is the man behind the bizarre antics Tacoma Rainiers fans see at Cheney Stadium. An artist and entertainer, there's a method to Catherwood's creative madness.
People who've experienced homelessness talk about "Room for Rent", a play about homelessness and prejudice, August 1, 2018. It will be included as part of the "In Our Backyard" community events around Tacoma this month.
