SouthSoundTalk

1 week ago | southsoundtalk.com | Jennifer Crooks

World War II brought an unprecedented housing crisis to Tacoma as thousands of workers flocked to the city to work in defense industries, especially the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation’s shipyards. Workers and their families needed somewhere to live. To help house them, the Tacoma Housing Authority built Salishan in East Tacoma, the city’s first racially integrated neighborhood. Salishan can trace its roots back to the Great Depression.

1 week ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

Washingtonians love to be outside no matter the weather. The long fragrant days of late spring into sultry summertime’s balmy afternoons really get us itching for somewhere new to explore. If you and your family are on a quest for somewhere to do it all, check out Montesano’s Lake Sylvia State Park. Around the namesake lake, visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, birdwatching, hiking and water activities all year round.

1 week ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

Studies show that over a lifetime, the average American has seven careers and moves nearly a dozen times. Few of us stick to a single path – or live under the same roof – from day one through retirement. For Kimberly Parks, the newest member of the Boggs Inspection Services team, that kind of creative renaissance spirit is at the heart of all she does. Experience has given Parks a unique insight into the field. She built her own home and understands the complex workings a house entails.

2 weeks ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kristina Lotz

Imagine serenely floating down a slow-moving stream where tall grasses, trees and wildlife abound. The Black River Gate area is the perfect spot for kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing near Olympia. This beginner-friendly river float works great for all ages who want a fun afternoon on the water in Thurston County. The Gate Area of the Black River has two boat launch put-ins, making it easy to do a one-way float with self-shuttling.

2 weeks ago | southsoundtalk.com | Kathryn Millhorn

Parents and teachers know all about summer brain drain, the learning loss which happens over long school holidays. But players and coaches agree the same is true for student athletes. If you know a young athlete who plays baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball or track & field, Saint Martin’s University can help with their sports summer camps. This summer, sign your kiddos up for Saints Camps to keep their skills active, muscles working and boundless energy focused in healthy ways.