Jill Russell hails from Lakewood, WA. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2008, where she studied print journalism and had the opportunity to travel to Europe and Australia. She had a 10-month stint as a reporter and photographer in Washington's wine country, Prosser. She also covered education for The Daily News in Longview for several months. She now lives in Tacoma with her fiance and eight-year-old cat, Murrow.
10 November 2011
Four Pierce County universities and colleges joined forces this month to create a network that nurtures and trains the next generation of local, young entrepreneurs.
The Tacoma College Entrepreneur Network launched its first event Nov. 5 at the University of Puget Sound with “Innovate! Create!,” a competition that…
Read More10 November 2011
Kenneth Roberts Olendorf, husband, father and highly gifted musician unexpectedly passes away while performing on Oct. 21. He was 77 years old.
“I’m really going to miss him. He was an amazing pianist,” friend and bandmate Don Miller said. He met Olendorf when he auditioned for his band several years ago.
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Joe Henry released his critically acclaimed 12th album “Reverie” this fall. The album sounds like an updated, more hip lounge act. Soft, romantic instrumentals, but Henry’s voice contrasts with a gruff, sharper sound.
The first track, “Heaven’s Escape,” is the best song on the album. It gives you the feeling…
Read More6 October 2011
The University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT) has partnered with Zipcar, Inc. this month to offer a new car-sharing program on its campus.
The university will offer two vehicles to begin with, a Honda Insight hybrid and a Ford Focus, to all students, faculty and staff members ages 18 and older, as well as members of the…
Read More22 September 2011
For some, it’s hard to find a career that melds passion and financial success. But Jen Lovelady and Kia Hanson made it a reality and they want to help others do it, too.
That’s the inspiration behind Success Unplugged USA, a motivational conference that shows women how to get their business flowing and lead more…
Read More15 September 2011
Starting this month, Tacoma residents have two new – and very different – places to shop for groceries.
Downtown along Pacific Avenue, IGA officially opened its new Tacoma City Grocery on Sept. 7. The full service grocery store features a bakery, deli, meat counter, and full produce section.
Across town,…
Read More1 September 2011
Teriyaki and sushi restaurants are plentiful in the South Sound. But, not all of them offer a friendly, dedicated staff or a chef with more than three decades of restaurant experience.
That is where Fife’s Happy at the Bay restaurant comes in.
The new restaurant, which opened this month, offers teriyaki,…
Read More1 September 2011
Dogs do not always come to mind when thinking of fashion. But one local business owner hopes to change that while giving back to pooches in need.
London Couture owner Tina London is hosting the second annual Strut for a Mutt fashion show to benefit the Metro Animal Shelter in Puyallup.
The event will feature…
Read More1 September 2011
Pierce County’s history is rich with explorers, pioneers, drama, growth and conflict. Next month, the Heritage League of Pierce County will offer an opportunity to explore that history during Heritage Happens, the first event that brings together more than 30 area history museums for re-enactments, exhibits and lectures.…
Read More25 August 2011
Quilters in the region are on pins and needles this month in anticipation for the area’s largest quilt tradeshow.
The Pacific West Quilt Show, hosted by the Association of Pacific West Quilter (APWQ), takes place Aug. 26-28 at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in downtown Tacoma. The event, previously…
Read More18 August 2011
St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma announced this month a $62 million plan to expand its campus with a new five-story medical office building, a 770-stall parking garage and a sky bridge connecting the hospital and new building.
The new state-of-the-art facility, named the Franciscan Medical Building at St. Joseph,…
Read More18 August 2011
Tacoma’s Museum of Glass was selected this month as one of six museums from around the country to host a celebration of the Blue Star Museums Joining Forces Initiative.
The initiative, spearheaded by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, provides free admission to active-duty military and their family members…
Read More11 August 2011
It seems Tacomans cannot get enough of locally-harvested foods and craft cocktails.
Marrow, 6th Avenue’s newest destination catering to both of these services, received success and accolades on its first week in business.
The restaurant officially opened for business Aug. 2, and so far, it has been a non-stop…
Read More4 August 2011
In the days of scrimping, saving and cutting back on life’s luxuries, the Laughing Lotus has introduced a product that allows locals to indulge without breaking the bank.
Cyndi Sorrell, business partner of the local craft jewelry and gift store, launched Tacoma’s newest fragrance blending bar at the shop this month.…
Read More4 August 2011
Nearly 100 public service union members rallied July 28 in Tacoma to protest health insurance premium hikes for Pierce County Community Health Care clinic employees.
Union members argued that increases in health insurance premiums for clinic workers have become unaffordable. The workers planned a two-day strike Aug.…
Read More21 July 2011
Sergeant George Hudgeons, 33, clearly remembers the blast.
With just two months left in this tour of duty in Iraq in 2004, an RPG explosion sent shrapnel and debris into Hudgeons’ leg while he was on a mission to rescue fallen pilots in a dangerous region of the country.
“It was pretty dang scary,” he…
Read More21 July 2011
If you ask Todd Buckley, Tacoma is one of the best places in the country to get good food and a good drink.
That’s the impression he wants others to get when they visit the gritty city and it’s his inspiration behind launching the Tacoma Alcohol Consortium.
“I want to educate people in the south sound…
Read More7 July 2011
Organizers of Tacoma’s Old Town Blues Festival will have their hands full this year.
The one-day blues extravaganza returns for the 19th year to bring the best of the Northwest to the streets of Tacoma.
On July 9, the community can enjoy great food, music and beer – while supporting a great cause.…
Read More7 July 2011
After creating art and travelling the world for more than three decades, Dale Chihuly is happy to be home.
The world-renowned artist unveiled his newest exhibit, “Dale Chihuly’s Northwest,” this spring at the Tacoma Art Museum. It runs through Sept. 25.
“It feels great,” Chihuly said. “I’m so proud…
Read More7 July 2011
After retiring as a pediatrician orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Donald Mott decided to use his skills to fulfill a higher calling and give back to children in need.
In 2002, Mott founded China Partners Network with a group of physicians, therapists and other volunteer professionals. The team donates its talents, skills and…
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