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If you’ve been following some of the big craft beer news outlets lately, you’ve likely seen some of the big stories coming from Oregon recently.  Distributor consolidation, new craft beer start-ups, and brewery buy-outs.  These are all big indicators of industry shifts — so what do they mean for the future of beer in the Northwest? This week, we discuss some of the big shake-ups in the Oregon craft beer world, how they telegraph the future of the beer industry overall, and how the Oregon and Washington markets can differ.  Our in-house distribution expert, Matt, takes the reins on this one, so tune in for his tipsy takes on beer distro economics, consumer market variables, and some interesting tidbits on how the sausage is made in the beer world. Tap, tap, tap Alright, Grit & Grainers! Please email us at cheers@gritandgrainpodcast.com with your comments, opinions, and your most suspiciously specific distribution-era realizations. You can subscribe to GGP on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and iHeartRadio, and please leave us a review. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers! The post Episode 179: Let’s Talk About Oregon appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.

GUEST: Patti Jackson, Tacoma Police Chief // TOP STORIES: Joe Fitzgibbon admits to being under the influence during a recent committee meeting // WE NEED TO TALK: Angela's take on Tampa Airport's dress code

President Trump to deliver his State of the Union address as dozens of Democrats say they'll boycott it. Suspect and 4 others are dead after stabbing near Tacoma, Washington. Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother's return and acknowledges she may be "lost". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome, welcome to the first update of 2026!Today we'll be discussing a vigil for Teekah Lewis, a supposed trial start for Cameron Hooker, a request for information about Lenoria Jones, a plea in the case of Jayla and Racheal Blackshear and of course share our Hot Streamers. So let's get to it!To get started on your own newspapers.com journey, Go to Newspapers.com/Crime. When you sign up, use discount code MurderInTheRain to get 20% off!SOURCES:Teekah Lewis' mother launches foundation to support families of missing children - Sexually Violent Predator trial for Cameron Hooker begins on Monday | News | actionnewsnow.com - ‘Just evil.' Tacoma child disappeared 30 years ago, but case remains cold - Tacoma, WA police renew calls to find Lenoria Jones, missing since 1995 - ‘It's okay to be afraid': Victim's family and friends respond to guilty plea - Press Release - Jalonni Blackshear Pleads Guilty to the Murder of his Wife and DaughterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/murder-in-the-rain/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This is a deep conversation about reality, consciousness, perspective, Gnosis, religion, culture, society, and much more.Gabriel D. Roberts is a theological scholar, researcher and public speaker that specializes in discussions about the nature of perception and belief. After 27 years of passionate searching and study, Gabriel stepped away from his long held Christian faith into a more expansive and fluid worldview. The details and reasons are catalogued in his book, Born Again To Rebirth. Like many others who have had an earnest thirst for the answers to the big questions of life, Gabriel was not satisfied to settle for not knowing more. His latest book, The Quest For Gnosis explores the roots of belief, the power of the ecstatic state in one's spiritual life and the means by which a deeply satisfying spiritual life may be achieved outside of the bonds of dogma. Within The Quest For Gnosis, Gabriel interviews 20 of the brightest minds in this field of study, including Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Graham Hancock, Daniele Bolelli, Peter J. Carroll, Hamilton Morris, Dr. Aaron Cheak, David Metcalfe, Dr. Rick Strassman and many more.Gabriel also writes for VICE Magazine, Disinfo.com and Realitysandwich.com and is the author of three books. He is continuing his research at the University of Washington in his hometown of Tacoma, WA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Locating the Lost, we speak with Jessica Brown, a mother fueled by a relentless love and a demand for justice for her daughter, Aidan Victoria Spear.On January 24, 2022, Aidan was just minutes away from a fresh start at a rehabilitation facility in Tacoma, Washington. A final text at 10:40 a.m. promised she was on her way—but she never arrived. Since that morning, her family has navigated a labyrinth of cold leads, persons of interest who remain free, and the heartbreaking reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.Jessica joins us to pull back the curtain on the investigation, share the truth about Aidan's life beyond the headlines, and name the names of those who may hold the key to bringing her daughter home.How you can help:If you have information regarding Aidan Spear, Kristopher Mykel Moore, or Andre Harris, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.To Follow the Bring Aidan Spear Home FB page use this link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-us-bring-AIDAN-SPEAR-HOME-100085845255103/FMI on her case go to the SEASON OF JUSTICE website here: https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/aidan-spear/Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/locatingthelost?utm#LocatingTheLost #AidanSpear #MMIP #NoMoreStolenSisters #BringAidanHome #JusticeForAidan #TrueCrimeWashington #MissingInTacoma #IndigenousJustice #Missing #Truecrime

We Are The Church | Week 8 | The Cost of Witness | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma The Gospel ADVANCED because people not only LIVED for Jesus, but also DIED for Jesus. Acts 6:8-15 (CSB) Acts 7:54-8:8 (CSB) The message of Jesus will always have OPPOSITION SACRIFICE becomes SEEDS for SALVATION Hebrews 13:3 (CSB) PAIN and PRESSURE don't mean that God is ABSENT Acts 1:8 (CSB) The WITNESS of the CHURCH moves the MISSION of Jesus

In this episode of Locating the Lost, we speak with Jessica Brown, a mother fueled by a relentless love and a demand for justice for her daughter, Aidan Victoria Spear.On January 24, 2022, Aidan was just minutes away from a fresh start at a rehabilitation facility in Tacoma, Washington. A final text at 10:40 a.m. promised she was on her way—but she never arrived. Since that morning, her family has navigated a labyrinth of cold leads, persons of interest who remain free, and the heartbreaking reality of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis.Jessica joins us to pull back the curtain on the investigation, share the truth about Aidan's life beyond the headlines, and name the names of those who may hold the key to bringing her daughter home.How you can help:If you have information regarding Aidan Spear, Kristopher Mykel Moore, or Andre Harris, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff's Office or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.To Follow the Bring Aidan Spear Home FB page use this link: https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-us-bring-AIDAN-SPEAR-HOME-100085845255103/FMI on her case go to the SEASON OF JUSTICE website here: https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/aidan-spear/Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/locatingthelost?utm#LocatingTheLost #AidanSpear #MMIP #NoMoreStolenSisters #BringAidanHome #JusticeForAidan #TrueCrimeWashington #MissingInTacoma #IndigenousJustice #Missing #Truecrime

Nurses want ICE agents out of St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma, WA lawmakers are tackling AI safeguards for kids, and Bruce Lee gets a Forever Stamp. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined by Nick Ladd and Jessie Quan, owners, operators, and the respective Ladd and Lass from Ladd & Lass Brewing. Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s University District — and in the old Fabulous Rainbow Tavern, no less — the couple have spent the last four years creating something very special: bringing the attention to detail that comes from years studying architecture, and the creative instincts that have quickly turned them into one of Washington's newest sweetheart breweries. Tune in to meet Nick and Jessie. Find out how they got started, where they are headed, and how the two of them manage to run an entire brewery and taproom by themselves. Tap, tap, tap Alright, Grit & Grainers! Please email us at cheers@gritandgrainpodcast.com with your comments, opinions, and the documented side effects of an architect who accidentally drinks too much Ladd & Lass Barrel-Aged Year 3 Barleywine. You can subscribe to GGP on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and iHeartRadio, and please leave us a review. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers! The post Episode 178: Brewing a New Legacy with Ladd & Lass appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.

Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Susan Johnson, Historic Preservation Coordinator for the City of Tacoma. The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for their 2026 Historic Preservation Awards, which will be presented on Thursday, May 21, 2026 as part of Historic Preservation Month. Categories include Broadening Perspectives (Awareness of under-documented or under-represented historical narratives); Career Achievement; Community Engagement; Heritage / Legacy Business; and many more. Nominations must be received by Tuesday, March 17, 2026. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Susan Johnson on Thursday, February 19, 2026. More info and online nomination form for Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission 2026 Historic Preservation Awards: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejLUPXoOu76XlWtRckPrK_by63uE4NOaw0zcEIshvKk1J-Qw/viewform CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

Kittitas boys and Cle Elum Girls finish up Districts this week. Eburg Girls wait for their seed in the state tournament. Mat Classic in Tacoma kicks off and the Kittitas Valley had a ton of wrestlers competing. And we talk some CWU Hoops. 

A disturbing new lawsuit alleges that DCYF failed to protect a girl that was may have been killed by her father. Good polling numbers for Trump on immigration. Super Bowl players lost a crazy amount of money due to taxes. // Big Local: Activists in Tacoma that don’t actually have any power demand changes to ICE. Feds made a huge drug bust in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: People in the job market are now paying recruiters.

Lalita du Perron talks to Trishna Senapaty, Mellon Postdoc and Teaching Fellow in the Crime, Law and Justice Studies Program at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, about her work in open prisons in North India, and how communities are built in and around them.

We Are The Church | Week 7 | The Church Unstoppable | Pastor Karina Torres | Life Center Tacoma Acts 6:1-7 (CSB) The Church is UNSTOPPABLE because GOD IS UNSTOPPABLE Romans 8:38-39 (CSB) The Church was unstoppable BECAUSE IT DID NOT LOSE SIGHT of its MISSION The Church was unstoppable because it LEARNED TO ADAPT without LOSING ITS MESSAGE The Church was unstoppable because it RESPONDED TO CONFLICT with WISDOM AND GRACE Acts 6:1-7 (CSB) The Church was unstoppable because it APPOINTED THE RIGHT PEOPLE to THE RIGHT PLACE 1 Corinthians 12:12, 17 (CSB) The unstoppable Church is MADE UP OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND ME, and it needs people like YOU AND ME

Federal Way city councilmember has been ousted as council president for all the right reasons. Dozens of cars that parked in a private lot near the Lynnwood light rail train station were towed as fans made their way to the Super Bowl parade. Guest: Peninsula School District Board Director David Olson is throwing his hat into the ring for Washington's 26th Legislative District. // Big Local: A semi truck carrying candy rolled over on SR 18 in Covington. Anti-ICE agitators disrupted a Tacoma City Council meeting. Unions got together in Olympia to voice support for the ‘millionaire’s tax.’ // You Pick the Topic: How to avoid a fallout with a loved one.

Are you still scrambling for a thoughtful gift for your loved one? Look no further! The Grit & Grain team put our heads together and came up with a romantic plan you can use for the occasion — a beer and chocolate pairing, of course. We're joined again by our best buddy Stacey O’Connor, who stopped by to hang out after her Pink Boots episode last week and who also happens to teach a food and beer pairing class at South Puget Sound Community College. We gathered five of the most popular chocolate treats from the legendary Johnson Candy in Tacoma and paired each one with five different beers to see what works and what doesn't. The catch? The beers are not stouts. Tune in to find out why mint and saisons mysteriously taste like cherries, how Stacey uses the language of love to teach her food pairing classes, and how to build your own thoughtful Valentine's Day date-night shopping list. The post Episode 177: Beer & Chocolate appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.

Hosts Eric, John, and Sammy ride the wave of the Seahawks' dominant Super Bowl win, discuss key players, coaching moves, and the city's celebratory scenes. They also cover local sports highlights: Central Washington's upset, Ellensburg and Kittitas playoff brackets, girls and boys district previews, wrestling qualifiers headed to Tacoma, and upcoming college matchups.

ICE will be at the World Cup, director says, and left-wing media seems… shocked. Hiring is off to a good start in 2026. A former WaPo staffer doesn’t understand how layoffs work. // Big Local: A judge ordered a Spokane woman accused of sending death threats to a Minneapolis FBI agent to be put in home detention. Tacoma children’s hospital closed its gender clinic. Sea-Tac airport has finally concluded a massive two-year $500 million project. // You Pick the Topic: Protesters in LA gathered around a restaurant because they thought ICE agents were dining there, but they turned out to be TSA agents. Bruce Springsteen released a new Trump protest song.

Director of Brand & Marketing at Tacoma-based SiteCrafting Jen Rittenhouse joins Move to Tacoma Podcast Host and Tacoma real estate agent Marguerite Martin to talk about the work happening behind the scenes at SiteCrafting, a Tacoma tech company that's been building and supporting websites since 1998. While they started with web development, Jen explains how SiteCrafting now offers a much broader set of services: branding, digital strategy, SEO, social strategy, accessibility audits, communications consulting, and even a UX research lab (the only one in South Puget Sound). Their clients range from local nonprofits to major community pillars like the Washington State Fair Event Center, MultiCare, Tacoma Public Utilities, and the Puyallup Tribe. What do Tacoma Businesses and Organizations need for Marketing in 2026? Marguerite and Jen get real about what websites actually require: not just design and code, but clarity about purpose, audience, and content- plus ongoing maintenance as technology changes. They talk through SEO basics (how people find you via search) and how the rise of AI summaries is changing behavior online: sometimes Google answers the question without sending people to your site, and sometimes AI pulls questionable info from unvetted sources. Jen's takeaway is simple but powerful: it's never been more important to be accurate, to be the “source of truth,” and to build direct relationships with your audience. What’s the most important thing Tacoma businesses need to focus on to attract customers? The conversation also moves into practical marketing advice for small businesses and nonprofits in Tacoma. Jen argues that email newsletters are still effective, and that the best move is to pick one channel and do it well rather than trying to do everything. She talks about social media realities and how making good content takes the same effort as making bad content.  She shares why it's okay to post less often, and why LinkedIn is “having a moment” in 2026. They wrap with some Puyallup-specific joy (fair parking hacks, walkability, the farmers market) and a clear call to pay attention locally because the stakes of politics aren't abstract when they show up in your own city's decisions. Whether you’re in Downtown Tacoma or Downtown Puyallup! The post Websites, PR, and Marketing Your Business in Tacoma with Sitecrafting’s Jen Rittenhouse appeared first on Move to Tacoma.

Let's explore foraging as a living, contested relationship between ecology, culture, law, and survival. Beginning with za'atar - a resilient wild thyme central to Palestinian foodways - we examine how conservation policy can criminalize cultural harvest. From there, we move briefly through international access models (UK personal-use law, Nordic everyman's rights, regulated European mushroom harvest), and closer to home: US National Parks, Washington State Parks, Seattle, and Tacoma.  We unpack how language like management, stewardship, and resource protection can obscure power, and we ground the conversation in ecological restoration, justice, livelihoods, and human health. We also highlight examples of agencies attempting to align policy with principle and how there is a new story emerging that could signal change - if we demand it. Ultimately, the question remains: Who gets to eat from the land? Selected References & Policies Hernandez, J., & Vogt, K. A. (2020). Indigenizing Restoration: Indigenous Lands before Urban Parks. Human Biology, 92(1), 37–44. https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol92/iss1/5/ Society for Ecological Restoration. (2021). International principles and standards for the practice of ecological restoration (2nd ed.) https://www.ser.org/page/SERStandards United Nations. (2007). United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples.html National Park Service. (2023). Tribal leaders guide for NPS plant gathering. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/upload/Tribal-Leaders-Guide-for-NPS-Plant-Gathering.pdf Washington State Legislature. (2008). WAC 352-28-030: Harvest of edibles. https://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=352-28-030 Seattle Parks & Recreation Rules & Regulations General park conduct and prohibited activities (including damage or removal of park property ➝ plants, trees, soil, etc.). https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/rules-and-regulations Parks Tacoma Conduct in Parks  City parks code regulating conduct on Tacoma park land including damage or removal of plants, shrubs, trees, etc. https://www.parkstacoma.gov/places/conduct-in-our-parks/ Support the Work Full show notes and additional essays live on the Grove & Grit Substack https://substack.com/@grovegrit If this episode resonated, you can support treehugger podcast through the donation links in the show notes. Your contributions help cover research, editing, hosting, and independent production. Venmo: @myadrick | PayPal: paypal.me/myadrick | CashApp: $michaelyadrickjr Ratings and reviews also help more people find the show. Music Intro/outro music by MK2 and Grey Room, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library

“In many choirs, the tenors and basses were a minority. The tenors and basses at the middle level are disparate; they're not like each other in any way. Sometimes there's a common range of only about a minor third. I made it my goal to see if I could write music for that type of choir. Rule #1: the tenors and basses will have separate parts, and it will be in their range. I thought, ‘why not put altos and basses on the same part, just in octave unison, and do it for the entire song with no exceptions?' We called it SAB with optional tenor.  Now I've got 11 songs out with that voicing.”Dan Davison was the Choir Director at Ballou Junior High in Puyallup, Washington, from 1979 to 2019.  In addition to having taught the four ensembles at the school, he had numerous teaching and mentoring responsibilities.Currently, he sings professionally with Male Ensemble Northwest.Dan was born in 1956 in Sacramento, California, but he has lived in the greater Seattle area since 1965.  Since 1979, he has lived in Puyallup, Washington, with his wife, Cathy, who was also a public school teacher.  He attended public schools in the Bellevue School District and then attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, where he received his Bachelor's degree, studying under Maurice Skones.  He continued his education and received a Master's In Music from Western Washington University, studying with Bruce Pullan.  Dan's tenure as Choir Director at Ballou Junior High School acquainted him well with the complexities of the adolescent voice. His experience ranges from working with treble choirs to tenor-bass choirs to mixed choir, He also worked with vocal jazz ensembles and his Jazz Choir performed at the ACDA Northwest Convention in Seattle in 2010.  Dan is an experienced church choir director and has directed choirs at Western Washington University and Pacific Lutheran University.  Dan also directed the Northwest ACDA Youth Choir (grades 7-9) for the 2014 ACDA Northwest Convention.Dan is a published composer, with numerous works available from Walton Music, BriLee Music, Pavane Publishing, and Anchor Music. Mr. Davison received numerous awards for his role in music education, including the 1996 State Of Washington Christa McAuliffe Educator Of The Year, The Educator Citizen Of The Year in 2010 for Communities In Schools In Puyallup, Washington, and also the "Outstanding Choral Director Award" for 2010 from the Washington chapter of The American Choral Directors Association.To get in touch with Dan, you can email him at dandavison@comcast.net.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

The Seahawks are your Super Bowl champions! Chris Reykdal pretends doctors will be physically inspecting girls to prove they’re girls. A Tacoma animal shelter is offering a special pet adoption fee for Valentine’s Day. // Rotten Tomatoes has confirmed that the high audience ratings for ‘Melania’ are legit. // A high-ranking CBP official has been terminated for leaking. Tim Walz is now being attacked by the Left.

A disturbing new lawsuit alleges that DCYF failed to protect a girl that was may have been killed by her father. Good polling numbers for Trump on immigration. Super Bowl players lost a crazy amount of money due to taxes. // Big Local: Activists in Tacoma that don’t actually have any power demand changes to ICE. Feds made a huge drug bust in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: People in the job market are now paying recruiters.

418 Mindful Presence   Being mindful of our presence in the lives around us is an integral part of the human experience, whether it be for our own personal comfort and growth or to ease the lives of those around us. Though we all have our own unique reasoning and paths to walk, it is important to remember we don't have to travel alone and by working together we can all get to the finish line. In today's episode Sarah Elkins and Renée Smith discuss the importance of community in becoming the best version of yourself as well as the importance of developing our problem solving skills to always be able to take action.   Highlights There is no linear path, take your time and find your own. Connecting with strangers through lived experience. Teaching others your toolset and learning others toolset so that everyone succeeds.     Quotes "Being able to be present with them in a trusting way." "A problem is a gap between where you are now and where you want to be." "Maybe you don't have what you need to take action." Dear Listeners it is now your turn, I'm really curious to hear what was sticky for you in today's conversation. Whether you're thinking now about your presence, about how you demonstrate love and support and care for people especially those that are strangers, those that you might disagree with. I know how hard it can be, how challenging it is to feel love for people that have different perspectives than us right now, more than ever before. And I'm here to say that if you can allow that open moment where you express your own experience and they hear it and that you are sharing this to connect with them and not to change their mind, this leaves the door open for them to carry that forward.         And, as always, thank you for listening.    About Renée Renée Smith, MSOD (she/her) is the strategist leaders turn to when they want to make their workplace more loving and human. As the creator of Love-Centered Leadership and the Human Workplace EX Roadmap, she helps people and results rise together. The founder and CEO of the consultancy, A Human Workplace, and the non-profit Center for a Loving Workplace, Renée promotes loving workplace cultures, primarily through research, education, impact projects. She led award-winning culture work as a state executive and served in the Governor's Office as Director of Workplace Transformation for the State of Washington. Smith is a researcher, writer, and speaker who's reached hundreds of audiences in eleven countries, making the business case for love. She earned a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Washington. She lives in Tacoma with her husband Jim in a multi-generational household with her son and his family. When she is not traveling, she enjoys sculling on the Puget Sound, watercolor painting, and hosting dinner parties. Be sure to check out Renée's LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! As well as Loving Workplace, Renée Smith Speaks, and A Human Workplace! About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Join Joann and Allison discuss the Pacific Northwest Trial Garden in Tacoma, WA with Trial Garden Director Terry Schroeder. Terry has made significant contributions to the dahlia community. In addition to being director of the Tacoma Trial Gardens, Terry also serves as secretary for the Federation of Northwest Dahlia Growers and secretary for the American Dahlia Society.   Terry shares with us how she and her husband, Bob, help coordinate all that is involved with running the Trial Garden. Its not as easy as just throwing some tubers in the ground.  If you're interested in getting inolved, you can find Trial Garden Director contact information on the American Dahlia Society Website. 

Catherine Ross arrives in a room like a confetti cannon disguised as a person: bright, a little sparkly and impossible to ignore once she’s gone off. This year’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Royalty Selection Pageant emcee did not take a straight path to the microphone. Her story zigzags from Tacoma childhood stages to New York boardrooms, from operating roller coasters at Disney World to yoga training in Thailand, before circling back to Wenatchee: the place she now calls, simply and with relief, home.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Are The Church | Week 6 | Reputation and Reality | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Acts 4:31-37 (CSB) UNITY in the SPIRIT GENEROSITY in HEART and HAND AUTHENTICITY in heart MOTIVATION Acts 5:1-11 (CSB) REPUTATION without REALITY DIVIDED hearts that drive DECEPTION Embracing HYPOCRISY while minimizing God's HOLINESS The Gospel doesn't just change what we BELIEVE, it changes what we CLING to.

The Pink Boots Society Conference wrapped up a few weeks ago. The every-other-year occasion brings together women and non-binary identifying beer industry professionals together to learn, network, and build community. Our best buddy and fellow Funk Buster, Stacey O'Connor, was in attendance this year and joined us for a few beers to fill us in what the conference looked like. Everything from early morning talks, late-night brewery meetups, mentorship spaces, Zen dens for our neurodivergent friends. Tune in for updates on what issues Pink Boots is tackling in the industry today, how the organization looks to expand its reach and resources in Washington State, and how they (maybe accidentally?) ended up on a government watch list! Tap, tap, tap Alright, Grit & Grainers! Please email us at cheers@gritandgrainpodcast.com with your comments, opinions, and your best beer-career plot twists. You can subscribe to GGP on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and iHeartRadio, and please leave us a review. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers! The post Episode 176: Pink Boots Society Biennial Conference with Stacey O'Connor appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.

It's Thursday, February 5th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Sam Brownback: “Dictators fear religious freedom more than nuclear weapons” The International Religious Freedom Summit held its six annual meeting this week in Washington, D.C. Organizers reported nearly 80% of people around the world live in countries with high levels of restrictions on religion. The meeting identified China, Iran, Russia, Nigeria, and India as some of the worst countries for religious freedom. Sam Brownback, co-chair of the summit, said, “Ours is truly a global movement feared by dictators around the world because we represent the heart of freedom. They actually fear religious freedom more than they do aircraft carriers or even nuclear weapons.” In John 8:31-32, Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Finnish authorities continue to harass Christian Parliamentarian Attacks on religious freedom are rising in Europe as well. A prominent example is Finnish Parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen. She has faced trial three times for sharing her Christian beliefs online. Her case is now before Finland's top court.  Räsänen testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee yesterday in a hearing on Europe's threat to American speech. Concerning her case, she has warned, “If I would lose, it would mean … starting a time of persecution of Christians in Finland and also in Europe.” Listen to her comments at the hearing. RÄSÄNEN: “I have been supported by my faith and thousands of expressions of support I have received from around the world, including many from the U.S. Congress. “I remain hopeful. I trust that freedom of expression can still be upheld. It is too important to lose.” Will Europe ban social media for minors? European countries are considering measures to ban social media use for minors. France's National Assembly passed a bill last week that prohibits children under 15 from using social media. The bill heads to the French Senate. President Emmanuel Macron supports the measure. Similarly, Spain and Greece recently announced plans to ban social media use by teenagers there. This comes after Australia became the first country in the world to enforce such a ban last December. Trump signed $1.2 trillion funding bill In the United States, President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding bill on Tuesday. This ends the partial government shutdown that began on Saturday. The bill did not including long-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security which includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats are demanding changes to the agency before approving more funding.  700 of 3,000 ICE officers leave Minnesota Speaking of ICE, White House Border Czar Tom Homan  announced a drawdown of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota yesterday. About 700 of the roughly 3,000 officers in the state are leaving. Homan's goal is a complete drawdown which depends on cooperation from local officials. He said, “We currently have an unprecedented number of counties communicating with us now and allowing ICE to take custody of illegal aliens before they hit the streets.” Washington Hospital ends transgender mutilations The News Tribune reports a hospital in Washington State is ending its mutilating transgender surgeries. MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma cited loss of funding under the Trump administration for the closure. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order in January 2025, protecting children from chemical and surgical mutilation. Last year, over 20 hospitals began rolling back such practices. Walmart first retailer to reach $1 trillion market capitalization Walmart became the first retailer to reach a market capitalization of one trillion dollars on Tuesday. The list of trillion dollar companies has been dominated by tech companies. Not surprisingly, Walmart's record valuation is accompanied by recent growth in its online business and investment in Artificial Intelligence technology.  1,161st anniversary of Anskar, missionary to Denmark and Sweden And finally, this week is the anniversary of the death of Anskar, the first missionary to Denmark and Sweden. The traditional date of his death is February 3, A.D. 865. Anskar was known as the “Apostle to the North” for his work of evangelism in Scandinavia.   Historian A.D. Jorgensen wrote of the missionary, “He possessed a rare eloquence both in preaching and in common talk, so that he left on all men an extraordinary impression: the mighty and haughty were frightened by his tone of authority, the poor and humble looked to him as to a father, whilst his equals loved him as a brother. …. What he carried out in the thirty-­three years of his bishopric was of imperishable importance.” In Romans 1:16, the Apostle Paul wrote, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, February 5th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue reflects on her journey, from growing up in Tacoma, Washington with a strong sense of communal purpose, to finding belonging and identity, and feeling like a stranger along the way. In a reflective conversation with David Bryfman, Rabbi Buchdahl provides lessons applicable to any Jewish educator: how pluralism has helped shift her views, the power of music, and more. Learn more about The Jewish Education Project at jewishedproject.orgThis episode was produced by Miranda Lapides and Rina Cohen Schwarz. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. 

In this episode, we explore a chilling series of firsthand Bigfoot encounters that stretch across the American landscape, beginning with a haunting road crossing in the remote hills east of Tacoma and Olympia, Washington. What starts as a late-night drive turns into a life-altering moment when three towering figures step into the headlights—then calmly look back.From there, the stories grow even darker and more unsettling. We travel to the high desert canyons of the Navajo Nation near Gallup, New Mexico, where late-night screams echo through the mountains and a massive black figure is seen crawling, standing, and watching from the darkness. We journey north to the rugged Blue Mountains near Blanding, Utah, where a Sasquatch rips open a teepee during a family hunting trip. We return to a known hotspot near Mena, Arkansas, just miles from Board Camp Crystal Mine, and hear updates from a witness drawn back to the same remote cabin where strange activity first began.The episode continues through the forests of southeastern New Mexico, the Ozarks near Marshfield, Missouri, and the pine-covered backroads of East Texas, where a family recounts terrifying encounters passed down through generations.

In December, I came across a post on the r/Tacoma subreddit that stopped me in my tracks. It was titled “Black Deported Veterans film screening” and invited people to a screening of the documentary, Bring...

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ is joined by Dr. Eric Jacobsen, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington, to discuss his book Three Pieces of Glass: Why We Feel Lonely in a World Mediated by Screens. Together they explore how modern life, shaped by smartphones, automobiles, and screen-mediated environments, quietly reshapes our relationships, our neighborhoods, and our sense of belonging. Rather than treating loneliness as only a personal or psychological problem, Jacobsen reframes it as a civic and cultural issue rooted in how we build and inhabit our shared spaces.The conversation moves through the hidden costs of car-centered development, the loss of walkable neighborhoods, and the rise of placeless places that fail to hold human stories. Jacobsen explains how habits formed since the mid-twentieth century have trained us to see others as obstacles rather than neighbors, while also hollowing out the everyday relationships that once created social trust and connection. Drawing on urban theory, theology, and lived experience, he makes the case that loneliness is not only about missing close friendships but also about losing meaningful ties to place, community, and civic life.Throughout the episode, PJ and Dr. Jacobsen discuss placemaking, social capital, and the importance of ordinary relationships with neighbors, shopkeepers, and strangers who slowly become acquaintances. They also reflect on how Christian theology, common grace, and the pursuit of the common good can help believers collaborate with their wider communities for the flourishing of shared spaces. This episode will resonate with anyone interested in technology and culture, urban design, Christian theology, or the growing crisis of loneliness in modern society.Make sure to check out Jacobsen's book: Three Pieces of Glass: Why We Feel Lonely in a World Mediated by Screens

Tacoma, Washington songwriter Kye Alfred Hillig returns with “Ezekiel Bobbing For Apples,” the new single arriving January 7, 2026, and the first release from his upcoming album The All-Night Costume Company, due March 4. Built around haunting guitar leads and striking male-female harmonies that nod to the emotional gravity of classic country duets like Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, the track introduces Hillig at his most direct and melodic. It sits between alternative-country and indie rock, carrying the tension and plainspoken urgency of a songwriter raised on punk rooms rather than polish. Hillig has spent more than two decades working the margins of the Puget Sound music scene, balancing songwriting with the realities of work, responsibility, and long stretches outside the spotlight. Since stepping fully into his solo work in 2012, he's released a deep catalog of records defined by sharp hooks and lyrical candor. His songs often land where discomfort and dark humor overlap, more interested in honesty than resolution. Fans of Father John Misty, The Jayhawks, and early-era The Shins will recognize the instinct for narrative and melody, even as Hillig's voice and perspective remain distinctly his own. “Ezekiel Bobbing For Apples” moves with restless intent. The arrangement is lean but charged, guitars circling and cutting while the rhythm section pushes steadily forward. The blend of voices adds weight rather than gloss, creating moments of tension and release that feel earned instead of ornamental. Lyrically, the song sits with a kind of open-eyed vulnerability. “It's really a bit of singing up from the bottom of the well,” Hillig says. “Everything feels kind of screwed and hopeless at times, but the message is I am with you. There's something freeing about saying that out loud.” Shaped by years of DIY spaces and unvarnished rooms, the song carries a quiet defiance, even as it stretches into broader country and indie-rock forms. It never pauses to second-guess itself. Kye Alfred Hillig Online INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY | BANDCAMP | FACEBOOK Checkout my YouTube Channel with long form interviews from the Subversives | the History of Lowest of the Low. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d1VSeOHYuxFWKuRdmn9j8UTW6AHwS_fAlso my Weekly Tour Vlog is up an live on the YouTubeshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9d1VSeOHYuwphwhc4zd0VgY66f1OUQZp Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shopCheck out new Four Square Here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/foursquare/brighton-beach-ephttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/foursquare/seven-oh-sevenhttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/foursquare/industry-at-home–21st-anniversary-remix-remasteredhttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/foursquare/when-weeks-were-weekends

In this episode of the Move to Tacoma Podcast Marguerite Martin talks with Nicholas Carr, a Housing Policy Strategic Advisor for Washington State. They talk about why housing in Washington State is so expensive, why homelessness keeps rising in Tacoma and beyond, and why small fixes do not seem to be having the impact everyone wants. Nick explains that housing isn't just about buildings. It's an entire ecosystem made up of five connected parts: land and zoning, money and financing, permits and construction, jobs and wages, and how the system responds when things break. When one part fails, the whole system suffers. He argues that Washington's housing crisis is ultimately an economic problem. The state has one of the most unfair tax systems in the country, where lower-income people pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthy. As costs rise, this imbalance puts renters at risk and strains affordable housing providers. Nick shares ideas for long-term solutions, including creating a true state housing department, using public land to build homes, simplifying rules to lower building costs, investing in construction jobs, and providing direct rental assistance to prevent evictions before they happen. Throughout the conversation, Marguerite pushes back on narratives that blame renters. She emphasizes that tenants are often the most vulnerable people in the system and are doing what they can to survive. This is a wide ranging conversation that explores why communities end up fighting each other instead of addressing the larger economic forces driving the housing crisis. The post How to Fix Housing in Washington State with Nicholas Carr appeared first on Move to Tacoma.

We Are The Church | Week 5 | Everyday Power | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma The Holy Spirit EMPOWERS His church to make JESUS VISIBLE. Acts 3:1-10 (CSB) Empowered for EVERYDAY MOMENTS Empowered for OPEN EYES Empowered to understand what we HAVE, not what we LACK Empowered to make JESUS KNOWN The MIRACLE is about the MESSAGE We are the "USED TO BE"

Seattle-based Tommy Bahama is closing its lone store in the Emerald City. Tom Homan says the Trump Admin is not backing down in Minneapolis. Democrats continue to use Nazi rhetoric about federal law enforcement. Jason had an awkward encounter with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. A state worker blasts Governor Bob Ferguson for his outrageous ICE email. // Big Local: A judge ordered a Spokane woman accused of sending death threats to a Minneapolis FBI agent to be put in home detention. Tacoma children’s hospital closed its gender clinic. Sea-Tac airport has finally concluded a massive two-year $500 million project. // You Pick the Topic: Protesters in LA gathered around a restaurant because they thought ICE agents were dining there, but they turned out to be TSA agents. Bruce Springsteen released a new Trump protest song.

This week are joined by veteran firefighter and Top Rung Brewing Company owner Casey Sobol. For over a decade, Top Rung has slowly but surely built a loyal community around Lacey’s only brewery by creating a hub for local drinkers, training a staff of hyper-knowledgeable beer servers, and brewing award-winning beers. Crack a Top Rung beer if you’ve got one, and tune in for the details on how this fantastic brewery was born from an unexpected homebrew competition win, how they’ve adapted to the changing craft beer landscape, and how a flagship beer ended up being one of the most highly awarded beers in the state of Washington. Tap, tap, tap Alright, Grit & Grainers! Please email us at cheers@gritandgrainpodcast.com with your comments, opinions, and what month Casey should represent in the Fireman's Calendar. You can subscribe to GGP on YouTube, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, Google Play, and iHeartRadio, and please leave us a review. Be sure to also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers! The post Episode 175: Building a Community Around Lacey’s Lone Brewery with Casey Sobol appeared first on Grit & Grain Podcast.

In Washington State, 42% of Black households have zero net worth. It's a statistic echoed in Black communities across the nation--including here in Cleveland. The legacy of historical policies like segregation and redlining has impacted both homeownership and opportunities to build generational wealth today. Now, skyrocketing rents and a shrinking housing supply have put homeownership out of reach for many. But what if it doesn't have to be this way?rnrnEmerging in 2021, the Black Home Initiative is a new regional effort based in the Seattle-Tacoma region that seeks to target the racial inequities at the core of the housing ecosystem. The initiative is powered by the Civic Commons through a large network of 122 public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit institutional partners. Together, they focus on growing the pool of homes for purchase; supporting Black households who want to buy a home and obtain a mortgage; and improving collaboration to create a more efficient and effective ecosystem for Black homeownership.rnrnHow can we work together to grow wealth and build vibrant communities through homeownership? Join us at the City Club as Alesha Washington from The Seattle Foundation leads a conversation with Michael Brown from the Civic Commons on what we can learn from the Black Home Initiative.

Happy Hump Day rockaholics! We talk Seahawks, rock, and bagels.

Seattle activists blocked traffic in the wake of the Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis. Seattle Times reprints op-ed that treats drug traffickers as misunderstood entrepreneurs. // Big Local: Progressive dream crushed as a Tacoma sandwich shop shuts down under Washington costs. A woman in Redmon was stabbed. Lynnwood is considering an anti-ICE proposal. // You Pick the Topic: Ozempic is having an unintended consequence on restaurants.

Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a few foreign cities in which there are Car Stuff Podcast listeners. Listen in for the list. Stories this week include news that Mercedes-Benz is dropping its Drive Pilot semi-autonomous driving system in the U.S., and Buick is moving production of the U.S.-market Envision small crossover out of China. Tom also shares the results of his very unscientific “Most American” car poll. Did the Corvette, Mustang, or Wrangler win? Listen in for details. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback. Does the hatch make for a better compact Kia? Signs point to “yes.” In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by automotive legend Steve Saleen. Steve talks about the development of the S7 super car, modifying Mustangs and F-150s, and his super-car show at the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington. It's a great conversation. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's “2025 Car Sales” quiz. The hosts close the show discussing the impact of cold weather on the Lucid Air, and the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

 Jill and Tom open the show acknowledging a few foreign cities in which there are Car Stuff Podcast listeners. Listen in for the list. Stories this week include news that Mercedes-Benz is dropping its Drive Pilot semi-autonomous driving system in the U.S., and Buick is moving production of the U.S.-market Envision small crossover out of China. Tom also shares the results of his very unscientific “Most American” car poll. Did the Corvette, Mustang, or Wrangler win? Listen in for details. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback. Does the hatch make for a better compact Kia? Signs point to “yes.” In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by automotive legend Steve Saleen. Steve talks about the development of the S7 super car, modifying Mustangs and F-150s, and his super-car show at the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington. It's a great conversation. In the last segment, Jill is subjected to Tom's “2025 Car Sales” quiz. The hosts close the show discussing the impact of cold weather on the Lucid Air, and the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. 

Looking for somewhere to eat in Tacoma but you can't choose? Are you new and just don't know where to go? We got you! Abodie Kiss'Swanna Curtis joins the show to talk about her top ten favorite spots in Tacoma! What's your favorite? Let us know!---------------------------

We Are The Church | Week 4 | Devotion is a Decision | Pastor Tyler Sollie | Life Center Tacoma Our DECISIONS shape our DIRECTION Our DIRECTION shapes our DESTINY Devotion is a DECISION Acts 2:42-47 (CSB) No one DRIFTS into DISCIPLESHIP "The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there." -Vince Lombardi Deep love for GOD'S WORD Deep CONNECTION and COMMUNITY Deep commitment to PRAYER Deep GENEROSITY Deep JOY and AUTHENTICITY Deep TRANSFORMATION on their WORLD

Washington Democrats are trying to take more power away from the voters by ending elected sheriffs. A doctor can’t say men don’t get pregnant. A dietary supplement has been recalled after salmonella was found. // Big Local: A series of random attacks in Olympia have been linked to juveniles. Lakewood just had its first year ever without a single homicide. Washington Congresswoman Emily Randall visited the ICE detention facility in Tacoma. Former Van Halen lead vocalist David Lee Roth is coming to the Spokane Tribe Casino. // You Pick the Topic: A biological male was performing ‘self love’ in the women’s bathroom at a Planet Fitness.  

Loony activists in Tacoma protested ICE in front of the city council. Seattle is postponing a homelessness sweep in Ballard. A new poll is trying to claim that Republicans in Washington support a tax on millionaires. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox News host Kennedy on the transgender athlete case at the Supreme Court and ‘toxic masculinity.’ // Quick Hit: Trump needs to change his messaging on Greenland.

This week, Jessica is doing time in the Tacoma while June rings in the Yuletide with her fellow Capricorns. Then, they dive headfirst into women’s obsession with true crime, the importance of speaking up and ask the question: Are we cooked? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.