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Feel Good Friday: A World Cup Win, Spa Time, and Local Philanthropy

Jul 3, 2026, 8:00 AM

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Serenity Spa’s Megan Douglas is Living Her Dream

If anyone knows the power of self-care and relaxation, it’s Serenity Spa owner Megan Douglas. An award-winning massage therapist, Douglas fulfilled a lifelong dream to open her own spa in 2008 with a location in downtown Tacoma’s Theater District. Since then, Serenity Spa has expanded its presence in the South Sound with two other locations: one in University Place and the other in Gig Harbor. Get to know her in a new interview.

U.S. Men’s Team to Play in Seattle on Monday in Round of 16

If you can find one, a single seat in Seattle Stadium this coming Monday will cost you thousands of dollars. But those who do secure tickets attend the FIFA World Cup match on July 6 are in for a treat.

KNKX Awarded $1M to Expand Local, Regional News Reach

The funds will be dedicated to an initiative called Connect Northwest, which seeks to expand access to independent public radio across Western Washington. Get more details here.

Allen Family Philanthropies Awards $5M to Arts Programs Across the State

The funding will support Creative Youth Development programs statewide for the next three years. Find out more here.

New Tacoma Child Care Center Officially Opens

The Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center’s new Cora Whitley Family Center, which serves children ages 3 months to 12 years, includes a gymnasium, classroom-specific outdoor play areas, and dedicated staff spaces. Learn more here.

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Feel Good Friday: A Cat Rescue, a New Playground, and a Youth Resource

Originally published on South Sound. A Cat-Rescue Mission Sixty cats were rescued this week from a sailboat stationed at Tacoma’s Owen Beach over the weekend. The vessel’s owner has since said that he couldn’t afford to neuter and spay the growing cat population that originated from a COVID-era adoption. King 5 reported yesterday that more […]

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Originally published on South Sound. Lakewood Playhouse has confirmed the theme and lineup of its 88th season. The 2026-27 slate of shows is applying the theme “Heroic Acts” and will feature seven productions celebrating shared humanity, empathy, courage, and heroism in all forms, according to a press release from the South Sound theater organization. The […]

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Originally published on South Sound. A typical visit to the Tacoma Farmers Market — on Broadway between South Ninth and South 11th streets — might begin with a stop at Cha Boran’s stall for some traditionally inspired Thai coffee or tea. From there, shoppers might find themselves perusing fresh produce from Yakima Valley’s Amador Farms, […]

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DuPont Historical Museum Unveils 3D-Printed Steamship

Originally published on South Sound. The DuPont Historical Museum is bringing the Pacific Northwest’s nautical past to life with a new exhibit featuring a 3D-printed model of the SS Beaver, the first steamship to ever operate on the region’s coast. Researched and curated by Jer Holm, the exhibit showcases how the Hudson’s Bay Co. vessel […]

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Feel Good Friday: A World Cup Win, Spa Time, and Local Philanthropy