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Tacoma Teen Earns Invite To Elite NYC Broadway Intensive – She Just Needs Help Getting There

Michael MashburnApril 19, 2026April 19, 202603 mins

A Tacoma teen has earned a rare invitation to an elite Broadway training program in New York City—she just needs some help getting there. Jaleesa Holmes, 17, a senior at Fife High School, was selected for the OpenJar Institute’s College Intensive, a week-long, invite-only program that trains aspiring performers in music, dance, and acting. “This…

Fife Property Manager to Repay $46K to Service Members Over Illegal Lease Fees

Michael MashburnAugust 7, 2025August 14, 202502 mins

A Fife-based property management company will pay more than $46,000 to 22 service members after illegally charging them fees for ending leases early due to deployment, relocation, or other military orders. Olympic Management Company agreed to provide refunds and interest to affected tenants following a state investigation, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Thursday, Aug….