Host Lukas Barfield gives us the second episode of his show On The Record. In this show, Lukas lays out a lesson on the effects of cannabis, how it is used as a medicine, and how people access it, and the latest on marijuana law in Washington. To download the episode click here. This work … [Read more…]
Tacoma is host to many interesting and useful organizations that exist solely to help the community. A recent addition to the city is the Tacoma Tool Library. Ryan Tompkins recently interviewed board chair Sharayah Kinney about the Tool Library, how it came to be, and what they have to offer.
Tacoma’s annual Pride Week goes from July 8th to the 16th in 2016. One of the central events of the week is Out In The Park, an afternoon festival with music, drag shows, food trucks, vendors, sponsors, and community groups. Taking place downtown, the event spanned from 7th street to 9th Street on Pacific Avenue … [Read more…]
“Oh, Behave!” is a production of Louisa Beal DVM in conjunction with Companion Animal Solutions (www.companionanimalsolutions.com). In addition to veterinary medical practice, Dr. Beal has been studying pet behavior for over 30 years. Her current practice is devoted to consulting owners for behavior problems of dogs and cats. This program will highlight common problems people … [Read more…]
Host Lukas Barfield, aka #blindguydoingstuff, gives us the first episode of his show On The Record. In this show prepare to learn all about Thomas Paine and his influence on the American Revolution. To download the audio please click here. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
“Oh, Behave!” is a production of Louisa Beal DVM in conjunction with Companion Animal Solutions (www.companionanimalsolutions.com). In addition to veterinary medical practice, Dr. Beal has been studying pet behavior for over 30 years. Her current practice is devoted to consulting owners for behavior problems of dogs and cats. This program will highlight common problems people … [Read more…]
Low power FM radio stations are popping up all over the United States right now. In the Salish Sea, there are thirteen stations on their way to the airwaves. Getting one of these stations on the air is no small task. Groups that have been granted permits to build a station by the Federal Communications … [Read more…]
Exploring the Tacoma Catholic Worker Compound The Tacoma Catholic Workers have a compound that takes up the better part of a city block. Moved by their faith and dedication to social justice, the workers do what they can to help build up the community they are a part of. I have been fortunate enough to … [Read more…]
Late on January 28th, 2016, Jackie Salyers and Kenneth Wright Jr sat in Jackie’s car. When police spotted Wright, wanted on multiple charges, they approached the vehicle to apprehend him. From here it is hard to figure out what happened. According to the police, it was at this time that Jackie, a Puyallup woman with … [Read more…]
Low Power FM radio is an excellent tool for building and strengthening community. Once a station is on the air it allows voices that otherwise wouldn’t have such a platform to be heard. An LPFM station gives local bands the opportunity for airtime and allows them to promote their music in their community. The hyper-local … [Read more…]