Originally published on South Sound. Senior-living community Solstice at Point Defiance is commemorating its recent remodel with an event, the Summer Breeze Soirée, set for 3-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. The gathering will give residents, families, and community members a chance to tour the updated space, which features new paint, lighting, furniture, revitalized common areas, […]
Originally published on South Sound. How United Ways of the Pacific Northwest is Helping Spokane Fire Displacees UWPN has partnered with Airbnb to provide temporary housing for those who have been displaced. Additionally, the organization has set up the Greater Spokane Recovery Fund, whose proceeds will be used to support those impacted by the fires. […]
Originally published on South Sound. Obliteride Returns to Seattle Thousands of cyclists, walkers, runners, volunteers, and general supporters are coming together on Aug. 8 for the Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s annual Obliteride fundraiser, which supports cancer research. The weekend begins with a Friday-night party at Gas Works Park from 4-8 p.m. featuring live music, dinner, […]
Originally published on South Sound. For almost 50 years, rugby aficionados and teams from across the Pacific Northwest have been making the journey to a small park in Tacoma for the annual Aroma 7s tournament, hosted by the Tacoma Rugby Club. For the uninitiated, rugby is a close-contact team sport, typically played in teams of […]
Originally published on South Sound. To improve access to local dental health care, Bates Technical College’s Dental Assisting and Denturist Programs hosted free dental clinics in Tacoma on July 24. Licensed dentists provided exams, X-rays, extractions, and fillings. Denture and partial repairs were also available through the Denturist program. In addition to improving access to […]
Originally published on South Sound. The time I learned to drive a Ford Model T isn’t something I get to mention very often. Recently, that personal milestone unexpectedly became the perfect introduction to one of Seattle’s most intriguing — and historically significant — hotels: the MarQueen. It’s been a few years since I took the […]
Originally published on South Sound. After 1889 Prime Steakhouse opened its doors in Olympia in 2023, South Sound magazine reported on the restaurant’s aim to bring elevated Northwest dining and hospitality to the region. Three years later, that vision is continuing to thrive as the award-winning steakhouse celebrates its third anniversary while welcoming a familiar […]
Originally published on South Sound. To raise awareness of the state’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Pierce County has partnered with the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs to equip every county fleet vehicle with a 988 emblem. The emblems are displayed on the bottom of license plates. With 573 emblems purchased for fleet vehicles countywide, […]
Originally published on South Sound. Kite Festival Taking Over the Skies in University Place Spend the day looking skyward during the annual Kite Festival, which is returning to University Place’s Chambers Creek Regional Park between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 1. The free event features professional kite demonstrations, family kite-flying opportunities, inflatables, food […]
Originally published on South Sound. The city of Lacey has announced the opening of its newest and largest greenspace. Greg Cuoio Park is located at 2711 Carpenter Road NE and encompasses 537 acres of forest, wetlands, tributaries, and sensitive habitat areas, according to a press release from the city. The full Greg Cuoio Park is […]
Originally published on South Sound. This article originally appeared in the July-August 2026 edition of our sister publication, South Sound Business. LaDonna Olmstead didn’t know much about tea when she agreed to take the reins at the Sumner-founded Tea Madame 20 years ago. “I got a job (at Sumner’s Windmill Bistro) and the owner’s wife […]
Originally published on South Sound. Andrew “Andy” Maus is stepping down from his position as executive director of the Tacoma Art Museum. Maus served in the role for the last three years. “The (Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees) is committed to ensuring a thoughtful and orderly leadership transition while continuing to advance the museum’s […]
Originally published on South Sound. The Olympia Tumwater Foundation is updating the existing building in Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls and turning it into the History & Nature Center. The newly renovated space will have exhibits and classrooms for year-round gatherings, learning and school programs, and public events, according to a press release. “The center […]
Originally published on South Sound. Super Summer Weekend at LeMay LeMay — America’s Car Museum in Tacoma is packing several events into one weekend for its Super Summer Weekend. The July 24-25 gathering includes an outdoor showing of Pixar’s “Cars” on Friday night and Tacoma Cars & Coffee on Saturday morning. Later in the day […]
Originally published on South Sound. Art on the Ave, presented by TAPCO Credit Union and the Sixth Avenue Business District, is returning to Tacoma on Aug. 9 with a day of art, music, food, and family-friendly activities. The free event runs from noon to 7 p.m. along Sixth Avenue between Alder and State Streets. It […]
Originally published on South Sound. Driving along Interstate 5 through Tacoma, the hulking half sphere of the Tacoma Dome is no longer the only notable sight. In 2020, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians’ Emerald Queen Casino went live with its impressive big screen and LED accent lights, pulling the eyes of drivers cruising along that […]
Originally published on South Sound. Washington State Hot Sauce Festival The Washington State Hot Sauce Festival is back for its sixth year at the McMillin Farm Brewhouse in Puyallup. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 25-26, brave the heat with tastings from more than 30 vendors from across the Pacific Northwest. For more information, […]
Originally published on South Sound. In a garden, all five senses are engaged, but the visual — particularly the sight of color — is especially powerful. How we use color catches the eye, making us stop, linger, and want to see more — all the things a garden should do. Color plays in the garden’s […]
Originally published on South Sound. Sumner’s Ziegele Smile Studio is expanding its annual Smiles for Kids: Tooth Fairy Day — Small Smiles, Big Futures event through a new partnership with the Randall Morris Foundation for Youth and Families and NFL Alumni Pacific Northwest. The gathering will be held at the Ziegele Smile Studio from 8 […]
Originally published on South Sound. Neighborhood Café in Tukwila opened in 2023, and quickly earned a following for its coffee and matcha flights, milk teas, and hearty breakfast and brunch plates, ranging from house-made pork longanisa and crispy lumpia to ube pancakes. Its popularity led to an airport expansion, making it easy to enjoy the […]
Originally published on South Sound. Families can prepare for the upcoming school year by taking advantage of two free immunization clinics offered by Thurston County Public Health & Social Services. ThurstonTalk reported that the walk-in clinics will be held Aug. 19-20, with no appointment or registration required. The clinics are open to children ages 4-18 […]
Originally published on South Sound. The Proctor Farmers Market is bringing the community together for its first annual farm-to-table fundraising dinner, The Commons: Held by Many, on July 26 at De La Mesa Farms. The event, a five-course dinner prepared by chefs Jan Parker (Jan Parker Cookery) and Abby Woods (Trini Plate), will feature an […]
Originally published on South Sound. Movies in the Park Summer movie nights are back, and all you need is a blanket and a lawn chair. Pierce County Parks’ Movies in the Park series is continuing this month with free screenings of “Togo” on July 17 and “Lilo & Stitch” on July 24 at Meridian Habitat […]
Originally published on South Sound. A memorable evening of food, wine, and culture is coming to Tacoma later this month. On July 24 at the family-owned OBK Winery, local chef Jan Parker and Monterey-based pastry chef Ashley del Rosario are joining forces for Mangia Tayo, a one-night-only Filipino-Italian pop-up dinner. Parker is known throughout the […]
