South Puget Sound Community College has been named a "Finalist with Distinction", essentially 2nd place to the Winner, and a $100,000 cash prize. This was announced last Thursday at the Aspen Prize Ceremony in Washington D.C. Much higher than the top 10 distinction and a huge honor! South Puget Sound Community College was nominated for the prestigious Aspen Prize for the second … [Read more...] about South Puget Sound Community College Named a “Finalist with Distinction” for the Aspen Prize
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Bill Korum’s Puyallup Nissan Celebrates 50 Years
Bill Korum’s Puyallup Nissan, a family-owned and operated business, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing automotive services to the local community. Since opening its doors in 1975, Bill Korum’s Puyallup Nissan has built a reputation not only for its wide selection of Nissan vehicles but also for its unwavering commitment to customer service, … [Read more...] about Bill Korum’s Puyallup Nissan Celebrates 50 Years
ShowCase Magazine’s Best of 2025 Poll
National Recognition for O Bee Credit Union
Readers of Showcase Magazine have told us for many years that O Bee Credit Union was something special. The proof is in their repeat wins as the magazine’s Best Credit Union in a reader poll. Well, what we locals know, now the nation knows -- because Newsweek magazine just named O Bee Credit Union one of America’s Best Regional Credit Unions for 2025! This prestigious honor … [Read more...] about National Recognition for O Bee Credit Union
Ballet Northwest Celebrates 55 Years with Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty awakens this spring in its full glory with ballet and music for four performances during Mother’s Day weekend. Ballet Northwest is thrilled to bring back the costumes, luscious scenery, and a full company of 75 dancers at the Washington Center. “The ballet holds a special place in our hearts,” says Ken Johnson, co-artistic director. In the early 90s, Bud … [Read more...] about Ballet Northwest Celebrates 55 Years with Sleeping Beauty