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PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR NEW MORGAN FAMILY YMCA BY JOHN LARSON
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After 42 years of operations, planning is underway to build a new home for the Morgan Family branch of the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Located on 13 acres in the West End at 1002 S. Pearl St. near Tacoma Community College, the branch opened in 1977 to replace the original YMCA in downtown. That facility has since been converted into condominiums. Loren Johnson, associate facility development director, has worked at the Morgan branch for 35 years, including a stint as branch director. On a recent tour of the property, he pointed out where the organization hopes to build a new home in the northwest part of the parcel, where a sports field currently sits. Once it opens, the existing building would be torn down.
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It would be open for use while work happens on the future home. “The intent is to keep the building open for the bulk of construction,” he said. The new building would offer
many of the amenities in the current structure, such as weight rooms and a pool area. The future pool, for example, would have a spray ground and a lazy river, features common in newer
recreation facilities. The project does not have an estimated cost at this point. Communications Director Jonny Eberle said discussions on cost are underway with the architectural firm BCRA and the general contractor, Absher Construction Company. Fundraising for the project is underway. Johnson said some of the money could come from a bank loan or bond sale. Grants from the state government and family foundations are likely other sources of funding. The project does not yet have a timeline. “Construction being construction, our schedule is fluid,” Eberle observed. Johnson noted that because the branch is on land zoned for residential use, the proposed project required the YMCA to file for a conditional use permit.
MAN STAGES ATTACK AT NORTHWEST DETENTION CENTER Suspect fatally shot by police officers
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A man armed with a rifle and Molotov cocktails carried out a pre-dawn attack on July 13 on the Northwest Detention Center, a facility owned by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and operated by the GEO Group. It has been a flashpoint of demonstrations for years, and while some prior protests have resulted in vandalism and arrests, the actions taken by Willem Van Spronsen represent a drastic escalation of violence. The 69-year-old Vashon Island resident apparently attended a rally on the evening of July 12,
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The Stability Site, a facility that the city of Tacoma operates as a homeless shelter along Puyallup Avenue, has had some success in terms of getting people out of unauthorized encampments and into a secure location with supervision. It has served 304 people since it opened in June 2107. Tacoma City Council heard a presentation on the topic during the July 16 study session. The presenters were Linda Stewart, director of the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Erica Azcueta, manager of the department’s Homelessness and Household Stability Program, and Assistant Chief Shawn Gustason of Tacoma Police Department. They explained to the council that there is generally a waiting list for a spot in the shelter. The Stability Site has room for 100 individuals. It currently has 87 residents. Of them, 77 have completed a housing stability plan. Fifteen have enrolled in the employment connections program, and six have become employed as a result. The number of people enrolled in coordinated entry is 46. The overall number of adult and family shelter beds available on any given night in Tacoma is around 400. An additional 160 are made available during inclement weather. About 40 beds are available for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. There are 117 beds for victims of domestic violence. There are currently six residential crisis beds for youth ages 12 to 17, with another 12 planned for Tacoma Housing Authority’s Arlington facility. The Stability Site has 100 beds. They discussed some of the success of the Homeless Outreach Team. An innovative partnership between NCS and TPD, it sends five police officers and two NCS outreach workers around the city to places where the homeless gather. They coordinate responses to unauthorized camps and ensure monitoring so the homeless do not return there in the future. It has been collaborating with other government agencies that own property affected by the homeless, including Metro Parks, Tacoma Public Utilities and Washington State Department of Transportation. Gustason is pleased with the ongoing efforts with WSDOT. “We have learned that when you close an encampment, you must clean it up right away,” he remarked. He noted the number of people encountered in such camps who accept an offer of
help is up by 56 percent. Councilmember Catherine Ushka said the cooperation of WSDOT is huge, adding that she and Mayor Victoria Woodards arranged meetings with staff from the state agency regarding unauthorized camps. There were 127 camp cleanups in Tacoma in 2018. Through March of 2019, there have been 38. Stewart said the type of camps being cleared out recently have been smaller in size, and thus less expensive for the city to clean up. Recents cleanups have been in the range of several hundred dollars each, while some of the bigger cleanups done in the past average $1,000 each. The city recently switched the provider of mental health services. Two employees of that organization ride along with officers when they go into camps. Gustason said the number of contacts with the homeless is up, which he considers a good thing. Many of these contacts result in someone who needs help getting connected with people who can provide the needed services. “The secret sauce at this site is the case management,” Councilmember Conor McCarthy observed. Stewart said tours of the Stability Site have been held for people who work for the city government or non-profit agencies in Everett and Seattle, so they can get ideas they can bring to those cities up north. Gustason mentioned the 311 telephone service, which citizens can call in non-emergency situations for information on a variety of services offered by the city government or non-profit organizations. There were 2,069 calls made in 2018. He said many are from residents complaining about homeless people camping out near their home or business. “We get those calls all the time,” Gustason remarked. He added that it is extremely hard for police to enforce the no-camping ordinance. “We cannot do some of the enforcement that the public seems to expect from us,” City Manager Elizabeth Pauli said. Councilmember Keith Blocker said he has heard reports about safety at the Stability Site, and that some homeless people are scared to go stay there. There is an ongoing effort to shift Stability Site residents out of their personal tents into a small, more permanent structure. Stewart said the nylon tents used by many of the homeless are not safe as they are not durable.
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Some of the open house attendees, including Puyallup Tribal elder Ramona Bennett, Puyallup Tribal Councilmember Tim Reynon, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, pose for a group photo celebrating the opening of 350 Tacoma's new community space at 311 Puyallup Avenue.
350 Tacoma has opened up a beautiful community center in a storefront at 311 Puyallup Avenue to take the city’s climate advocacy work to the next level. Already in heavy use for the past two months, the space has been the site of meetings, art builds, coalition gatherings and more. “It was clear to us that the climate movement here in Tacoma was strong and needed a place to call home, so we made it happen,” said 350 Tacoma volunteer Barb Turner. On July 14, 350 Tacoma opened the doors to celebrate this milestone and was honored to have in attendance former Puyallup Tribal Chairwoman Ramona Bennett, Puyallup Tribal Councilmember Tim Reynon, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards. Over the course of three hours, approximately 80 members from the community joined the celebration. "It was so wonderful to meet folks from all around Tacoma who are passionate about plugging in and sharing their skills and energy. The community space has this inspiring effect and it brings strangers together over a common goal. When people walk in, they start to dream up ideas for how to help grow the local climate justice movement. We all live here, and we all want to make a difference," said 350 Tacoma volunteer Grace Hope. At 3:50 p.m., fittingly, Reynon led a blessing and prayerful moment about the space and the community's collaborative efforts to create a better world and prevent the worst of climate chaos.
"It felt amazing to celebrate this space and all we've accomplished together as a community. We look forward to this space amplifying our work for real solutions to the climate crisis and for a livable future," said 350 Tacoma volunteer Daniel Villa. “In getting this space we decided to go big or go home – scientists tell us that we have less than 12 years to avert the worst of climate chaos, so it’s time for everyone to step up,” said Bradley Thompson of 350 Tacoma. “We look forward to welcoming the greater community to our new space and hope that it brings new people into climate activism. There is room for everyone in the climate justice movement!” said Hope. 350 Tacoma is an independent chapter of the 350.org climate justice movement and was launched in August 2017. Nearly two years later it is still an entirely volunteer-run organization with thousands of local supporters. “Between opposing the liquefied natural gas facility, pushing for stronger interim regulations to protect the public, caring for our adopted salt marsh, and advocating for the adoption of renewable energy and green technologies in the port, we have a lot of work to do together,” said 350 Tacoma volunteer Daniel Villa. To watch a video about the space, visit w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / 3 5 0 Ta c o m a / v i d eos/685897958504067. Also, be sure to “like” 350 Tacoma on Facebook to stay informed of upcoming events and activites.
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ENDANGERED MALAYAN TAPIR CALF BORN AT PT. DEFIANCE ZOO The calf is the first of its species born at the zoo in its 114-year-history
It’s a boy! An endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on July 12. He is the first tapir calf born at the zoo in its 114-year history. The calf, looking for all the world like a brown striped-and-spotted watermelon instead of a newborn animal, arrived at 11:47 p.m. The calf appears healthy and mom 5-year-old Yuna is doing well, said Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Head Veterinarian Karen Wolf. The calf’s father is 5-year-old Baku. “We’re thrilled to welcome this calf into our Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium animal family,” said Aaron Pointer, president of the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Commissioners. “This little one is another wonderful example of the zoo’s commitment to the conservation of endangered species.” The calf will remain in a behind-thescenes bedroom in the Asian Forest Sanctuary area of the zoo while he nurses and bonds with his mother. They’ll go into one of the habitats viewable by zoo guests once the calf consistently follows Yuna around and is able to maneuver on uneven terrain, zoo Land Animal Curator Natalie Davis said. “It’s too early to say how long that will be,” she added. Veterinarians and keepers are closely monitoring the newborn’s progress and assessing how well the first-time mother
and her calf are doing. “We’re excited to watch this calf bond with his mother and watch him grow,” said Senior Staff Biologist Telena Welsh, one of many zookeepers who care for the animals that live in the Asian Forest Sanctuary. “This is a milestone event for Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We are pleased that we’re able to watch over Yuna and Baku as they added one more animal to the world population of endangered Malayan tapirs.” It could take some time for the announcement of a name for the tapir offspring. Zookeepers will develop prospective names within the next few weeks and allow the community to vote for their favorite. The calf’s birth came as the result of a breeding recommendation for Yuna and Baku by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for Malayan tapirs. The SSP looks at the genetic makeup of each prospective parent before recommending a pairing; this helps ensure diversity of Malayan tapirs in North American zoos. Baku came to Point Defiance Zoo in August 2015 from Denver Zoo; Yuna arrived about a year later from Africam Safari in Mexico. Though they lived next to each other for quite some time, the two were not introduced for breeding until spring 2018. The gestation period for a tapir is about 13 months.
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Malayan tapirs once were found throughout the lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia. But the species’ numbers have declined dramatically due to human-animal conflict, including deforestation of their natural habitat.
Though this is the first tapir birth at the zoo, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium staff have expertise in caring for tapirs. Tapirs have lived in the zoo’s Asian Forest Sanctuary for most of the 15 years since it opened. Adults, with their long black noses, thick bodies and relatively short legs, look more like pigs than the horses and rhinoceroses to which the species is related. Their heavy bodies are deep black on their front legs, head and about the first third of their torsos; grayish-white in the middle; and black again on the hind end and back legs. First impressions of the calf might be, well, a bit comical. Some people may want to ask, “Is it a brown, striped and spotted watermelon? An unidentified member of the squash family? An interesting living art piece?” Scientists believe the markings of a newborn tapir help camouflage it from predators. By the time it’s a year or so old, it will look like a smaller black-and-white version of its parents. The species is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Only an estimated 2,500 remain scattered in Thailand, Malaysia and on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Malayan tapirs once were found throughout the lowland rainforests of Southeast Asia. But the species’ numbers have declined dramatically due to human-animal conflict, including deforestation of their natural habitat. “Nothing in our mission to practice and promote effective conservation on behalf of the world’s wildlife is more important than the births we’ve witnessed at the zoo this spring and summer,” said Alan Varsik, director of Zoological & Environmental Education for Metro Parks Tacoma. “Our participation in Species Survival Plans is crucial to maintaining populations of endangered species like Malayan tapirs and American red wolves. We hope that when our guests see these animals at the zoo, they will connect with them in ways that inspire action on behalf of the world’s endangered wildlife.” And, of course, added Welsh, “We expect that after seeing a baby tapir, our guests will go home with a new appreciation for this amazing animal – and with huge smiles on their faces. He is too adorable for words.” For more information about Malayan tapirs, go to www.pdza.org/animals/ asian-forest-sanctuary/tapir.
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TACOMA SISTER CITIES TACOMA SISTER CITIES GIFTS AMBULANCE TO BROVARY, UKRAINE
Welcome to the Tacoma Sister Cities page! Here each month you will find news and announcements from the fine folks who volunteer their time to help Tacoma nurture sister city relationships around the globe. Coming up next: Mayor Woodards, Debbie Bingham and Clare Petrich visit Stari Grad, Croatia on Aug. 17.
(From left): Michael Fitzgerald, Debbie Bingham, Don Voigt, Peter Sayenko, Frances Lorenz, Mario Lorenz, Michael Newhouse, Stan Chain and Carmetrus Parker all took part in the Brovary ambulance project. In 2017, Tacoma Sister Cities adopted Brovary, Ukraine as Tacoma’s 15th sister city. Now, a mission of humanitarian aid is underway to bring one of the villages that make up Brovary its only ambulance to serve its population of more than 6,000 residents. On July 7 at the Port of Tacoma, the ambulance was loaded onto the MV Tamesis at the Wallenius Wilhemsen terminal for its nearly one-month journey to its new home. Once it arrives, Mayor Victoria Woodards will be there to officially gift the ambulance, along with Tacoma Sister Cities Chair Clare Petrich; Debbie Bingham, coordinator of the Sister Cities program; and Brovary Sister City Committee Chair Stan Chain. The route takes the ambulance from Tacoma to Long Beach, Calif., Panama Canal, Savannah, Ga., Newport News, Va., Baltimore, Md., Bremerhaven, Germany then 20 hours by land driving to Brovary, Ukraine. It took a lot of coordinating to pull this mission off, and there are many to thank starting with the Tacoma Fire Department, which provided the ambulance. Fundraising to purchase it was a team effort involving donors through the fire department union, members of the Slavic Christian Center in Tacoma, and a GoFundMe campaign, which is still underway and taking donations at www.GoFundMe.com/BrovaryAmbulance. “Our fire department worked so hard to get this done, “ Chain said. “This vehicle will do serious work to save people’s lives.” Then there are those who donated time and valuable resources: Port of Tacoma, Wallenius Wilhemsen, Sound Brokerage, parishioners at the Slavic Christian Center, and the Brovary Sister City Committee. Chain said that tariffs and fees at the Ukrainian border have been waived because of the donation status of the gift. It was the pastor of the Slavic Christian Center, Peter Sayenko, who initiated the Brovary and Tacoma sister city relationship, with additional help from Chain. With Tacoma’s large Ukrainian community, which includes Brovary immigrants, it seemed natural for these Tacoma residents’ home city to be embraced. “We do a lot of help for Ukraine and Russia and also
our church (Slavic Christian Center) helped build a youth center close to Brovary,” Chain said. Youth at the Slavic Christian Center help as well through missionary work with children, orphanages, retirement homes and the like. Establishing a sister city relationship opens even more doors for Ukrainians in Tacoma through the cultural and goodwill exchanges that happen when sister cities are made. “We said let’s get this done and have more ties with our city and their city,” Chain said of forming the sister agreement with Brovary. Already, delegations from Ukraine have visited Tacoma twice. Chain was born just outside of Brovary and came to Tacoma in 1989. His first stop was Portland, and when his then-fiancée arrived in Tacoma, he moved here and the two were married, the first Ukrainian wedding in the City of Destiny, Chain said. He hasn’t yet returned to visit his homeland, but is excited about doing so. When the ambulance arrives in Bremerhaven, scheduled for Aug. 7, Chain and a member of the Tacoma Fire Department will pick it up and drive it to Brovary. There, Mayor Woodards will sign the official documents and present it to the city and the hospital. “It will be a big journey,” Chain said. “Everybody will be so happy about this vehicle that will help more people and save more lives.”
Before leaving on its journey, two flag stickers were applied to the back: the Ukrainian Flag and the U.S. Flag.
Visiting with Korean delegates: (back row, left) Sister Cities Program Coordinator Debbie Bingham, Tacoma Community College (TCC) President Ivan Harrell, TCC International Relations Director James Newman; (front) Mayor Victoria Woodards and Tacoma Sister Cities Gunsan Committee Chair Ok Sun Wilson (in red dress).
Celebrating 40 years of history with Gunsan, Korea Celebrating 40 years of history and mutual exchanges, Gunsan, Korea and Tacoma have been sister cities since 1978. Gunsan is a port city at the mouth of the Kum River on the west coast of North Cholla province, Republic of Korea, about 125 miles south-southwest of Seoul and 30 miles west-northwest of Chonju. Its population is about 200,000. There is an American Air Force base located just outside the city. Led by Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, a five-person delegation from Tacoma returned April 4 from Gunsan. The celebration of the 40th anniversary included mayor-to-mayor meetings, a tree planting located at Eunpa Lake Park next to where the 30th anniversary statue is located. Tacoma Community College President Dr. Ivan Harrell was a member of the delegation to celebrate not only the 40-year sister city relationship, but also to visit Gunsan National University. A day of meetings was held at the university. Other highlights included visits to the March 1st Movement Memorial Hall, to the Saemangeum 33 Center to visit the large-scale reclamation project that the city of Gunsan has undertaken and viewing the 40th anniversary photo exhibition were highlights of the trip. Ok Sun Wilson, chair of the Gunsan Sister City Committee, welcomes Tacomans to a local celebration when Gunsan City delegation returns to Tacoma later this year. Ok Sun said, “Our community looks forward hosting our Gunsan friends when they return to Tacoma for more celebrations of our 40 years together. After 40 years, we have plenty of memories to share.”
Kitakyushu, Japan Tacoma's Sister City since 1959
Vladivostok, Russia Tacoma's Sister City since 1992
Cienfuegos, Cuba Tacoma's Sister City since 2000
Boca del Rio, Mexico Tacoma's Sister City since 2016
Gunsan, Korea Tacoma's Sister City since 1979
Davao City, Philippines Tacoma's Sister City since 1994
Taichung, Taiwan Tacoma's Sister City since 2000
Brovary, Ukraine Tacoma's Sister City since 2017
Kiryat-Motzkin, Israel Tacoma's Sister City since 1979
Fuzhou, China Tacoma's Sister City since 1994
El Jadida, Morocco Tacoma's Sister City since 2007
Stari Grad, Croatia Tacoma’s Sister City since 2019
Aalesund, Norway Tacoma's Sister City since 1986
George, South Africa Tacoma's Sister City since 1997
Biot, France Tacoma's Sister City since 2012
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VISIT THE FERNSEED FOR PLANT SHOP PUB CRAWL Now through July 31, The Fernseed in Proctor is participating in Homestead Brooklyn's Plant Shop Pub Crawl. What does this mean for you? When you bring in your copy of the new book “How to Make a Plant Love You: Cultivate Green Space in Your Home and Heart” by Summer Rayne Oakes, you'll receive 15 percent off your purchase of up to $100. And you can do this up to five times in the month of July. Don't have a copy yet? Pick one up at King's Books (218 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma) – they have copies currently in stock. The Fernseed is the only Tacoma plant shop taking part in this event to support and celebrate local plant shops, garden centers and nurseries. Playing off the popular “pub crawls” concept in which revelers imbibe in adult beverages, the Plant Shop Pub Crawl invites you to “imbibe” in plants. That’s part of how the Plant Shop Pub Crawl was born (“pub” being short for “publication”). More than 100 brickand-mortar plant purveyors across nine countries have signed up to participate in the crawl and salute the release of “How to Make a Plant Love You.” Author Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Oakes has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they’re thriving!) Her secret? She approaches her relationships with plants as intentionally as if they were people. Her website www.HomesteadBrooklyn.com continues to gain new followers almost daily. “‘Homestead Brooklyn’ is my attempt to help us become more attuned to nature in the city through the simple things: a potted plant, a farmers market apple, or even a walk through the botanical gardens,” she writes at the website. “I have a love for plants (if you can't tell), so I focus on gardening indoors and outdoors, low-waste to zero-waste living,
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ical aid was staged a short distance away. Officers located the suspect, who appeared to still have his weapon. Officers approached using cover and were able to determine he had been shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The officers involved were a male, 45, with 20 years experience with TPD; a male, 27, with four years with TPD; a male, 28, with one year experience with TPD; and a male, 24, who has been on the force for nine months. The four were placed on paid administrative leave, per department policy. Officer Loretta Cool, public information officer with TPD, said the department has been conducting regular patrols in the area for some time. Officers are assigned to be at planned protests to maintain order. Several protests at NWDC are planned over the next few weeks. Cool said many people posted comments on TPD’s Facebook page regarding the incident. Many expressed gratitude to the officers who responded and Cool said the department appreciates such positive feedback. However, a review of the Facebook posts reveals that some people are disappointed by how TPD responded. Luna Egan wrote: “Rest in power, Willem Van Spronsen. He was a hero and his death should be a call to action. What TPD did was not a service for the people; they were protecting ICE
and allowing concentration camps to continue in our backyard. Shame on all of you.” Scott McElhiney wrote: “Back to people not charged with crimes being used as slave labor at $1 a day and their overseers not having to worry about the crimes against humanity they may one day be charged with.” Lance R. Gibelyou wrote: “You should be protecting the people from private police forces, but you are murdering senior citizens instead.” Trisha Harden questioned the level of response used by TPD: “Although I appreciate the police and all they do, why did they use deadly force when a Taser could have taken the man down long enough to handcuff. Deadly force is used way too much in this country.” Tanya Roman, the public affairs officer for ICE for the Northwest, responded to a request for comments from Tacoma Weekly. She replied that she cannot answer all the questions posed, as the incident is still under investigation. She provided a press release, which included the following statements: “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be deterred by the destructive actions of these criminals or others who seek to spread misleading propaganda. We will continue to do our sworn duty to identify, arrest and remove aliens who present a danger to national security or are a risk to public safety.” “No one housed at or working in the Northwest Detention Center was injured as a result of armed gunman, Willem Van Spronsen’s, vicious attack on the installation.” “ICE respects the rights of all peo-
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ple to voice their opinion without interference and will continue operations as normal.” “This could have resulted in the mass murder of staff and detainees housed at the facility had he been successful at setting the tank ablaze,” said Shawn Fallah, resident agent in charge of the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility. “These are the types of incidents that keep you up at night.” Van Spronsen was arrested at the facility in June 2018 during a protest. He went after a police officer who was detaining a young protestor. Van Spronsen wrapped his arms around the officer’s neck. He pleaded guilty to obstructing a law enforcement officer. A vigil for Van Spronsen was held at the center on July 14, attended by about 50 people. Messages written in chalk on the blacktop included “police murdered our comrade” and “avenge Will.” Tacoma resident Kathy Lawton wrote on Facebook: “Willem deserves for us all to read his manifesto. He did not snap, he decided to fight by his chosen method, and he was well-informed.” Van Spronsen was originally from Holland. It appears actions taken by the Nazis in Europe during World War II, which ended several years before he was born, may have inspired him to attack ICE. The following is from his manifesto: “I am not affiliated with any organization. I have disaffiliated from any organizations who disagree with my choice of tactics. The semi-automatic weapon I used was a cheap, home-built, unregistered, ghost AR 15. It had six magazines. I strongly encourage comrades and incoming comrades to arm themselves. We are now responsible for defending people from the predatory state. Ignore the law in arming yourself, if you have the luxury. I did.” “I am Antifa. I stand with comrades around the world who act from the love of life in every permutation. Comrades who understand that freedom means real freedom for all and a life worth living. Keep the faith! All power to the people! Do not let your silly government agencies spend money investigating this one.” The following is a statement from
La Resistencia, formerly known as Northwest Detention Center Resistance. The Tacoma-based group has staged a number of protests at the facility: “Based on available information, including the police scanner recording, Willem Van Spronsen, the protester killed, appears to have been targeting not the detention center itself, as has been widely reported in the media, but the parking lot across the street which houses NWDC’s transportation infrastructure. This infrastructure includes a fleet of buses that transport immigrants to be caged at the detention center, and that transport immigrants from the detention center to the Yakima Airport, from which they are deported. “Mr. Van Spronsen was apparently trying to set the deportation buses on fire when he was shot and killed. His actions sadly reflect the level of desperation people across this country feel about the government’s outrageous violence against immigrants, which includes the use of detention centers to cage migrants both currently living in the U.S. and those seeking asylum. This death results from the federal government’s unresponsiveness to the anger and despair people feel at the horrors unfolding both at the border and the interior, and from the inability of officers to de-escalate rather than shooting to kill.” “But for the city of Tacoma allowing the GEO Group’s facility to be built and expanded in Tacoma, this death, and the death and suffering of those inside the detention center, would have been avoided. The NWDC has become a liability not just for the tens of thousands who have been caged there, but for the City of Tacoma itself. It is past time for the City of Tacoma to cancel GEO’s business license. It is clear that this ‘business’ is a deadly one that has only brought pain and suffering to our region. “La Resistencia calls on the City of Tacoma to hold immediate public hearings addressing the Tacoma Police’s actions on July 13 that resulted in the loss of life at the Detention Center and why the City continues to allow GEO to operate with a city business license.”
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SOUTH SOUND NIGHTHAWKS WIN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Championship game July 20 at Sunset Stadium
REPORT AND PHOTOS BY BLAKE KREMER The South Sound Nighthawks shut out the Kitsap Storm 56 to 0 in the Northern Cascade Football League playoffs July 13 at Bonney Lake High School Stadium. The Nighthawks head to the NCFL championship on July 20. They are 8-1 heading in to the championships, where they will face the Portland
Raiders, the only team to have defeated them this season. The Nighthawks and Raiders are 1-1 against each other this season, making the championship likely to be a great game. In the other July 13 league playoff, Spokane Wolfpack managed only 7 points against the Portland Raiders, who scored 47. The championship game will be Saturday night, July 20, at Sunset Stadium in Sumner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.
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DESTINY CITY COMICS & ARTS FESTIVAL COMES TO ALMA MATER This July, Destiny City Comics is bringing together more than 30 regional comics creators and artists at the Destiny City Comics & Arts Festival 2019. Creators will showcase creative works, chat with festivalgoers about their creative process, and sign and sell locally crafted comics, zines, books, art prints, posters, and a variety of artistic “swag” (stickers, pins, buttons, etc.). It is a free and public event, intended to highlight the breadth and high caliber of artistic talent among regional comics and art creators. The comics and arts festival will take place from 1-7 p.m. on July 27, in the outdoor space at Alma Mater Tacoma. Festivalgoers will have opportunities to connect with 33 different artists, illustrators, writers, publishers and creators. Special guests include comics creator, writer and illustrator Sloane Leong, the creator of “Prism Stalker” (Image Comics) and “A Map of The Sun” (First Second); Rob Sheridan of the popular sci-fi comic book “High Level” (DC/Vertigo) and former creative director of nine inch nails;
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Creators will showcase creative works, chat with festivalgoers about their creative process, and sign and sell locally crafted comics, zines, books, art prints, posters, and a variety of artistic “swag” (stickers, pins, buttons, etc.).
Dana Simpson, creator of “Phoebe and Her Unicorn” and “Ozy and Millie;” David Lasky, creator of “Boom Boom” and “The Carter Family” (Abrams ComicArts, Eisner Award recipient 2013), as well as graphic novel instructor
at Richard Hugo House; Roberta Gregory, creator of “Naughty Bits” (Fantagraphics) and “Bitchy Butch” (Fantagraphics); Matt Sheean, co-creator of “Ancestor” (Image Comics) and “Expansion” (AdHouse Books); and Zack Soto,
creator of “The Secret Voice” (Study Group Comic Books), and “Study Group Magazine.” The festival also includes creations by Michael Koehler, ALLDIRTNOSPARKLE, Blue Cat Co., Colin Andersen Illustration, Bricker-Down Productions, Chris Buckley Art, Maida and Maila Cervania, Nolan Christensen, The Art of Lori Collins, Masha Fikhman, Delia Gable, It’s Gud Comix, Cameo Hunter, Invisible Dot, Kalen Knowles, Stacy LeFevre, Microverse Press, Murd Comics, Rock Paper Riso, Rododo, Sushi You Can Hug, Two-Headed Tiger, Waywrd Studios, and Zach Curtis Art. Tacoma Art Museum will also have a representative at the festival to speak with festivalgoers about ongoing programs at the museum. Honey, a café located at Alma Mater Tacoma, will be open throughout the festival, with food and drink available for purchase. Matriarch Lounge, an on-site restaurant, will be open starting at 4 p.m. Learn more at www. DestinyCityComics.com and on Facebook.
PUGET SOUND BOOK ARTISTS 9TH ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXHIBITION Panel Discussion: From Concept to Completion
The public is invited to enjoy an evening of conversation with artists, as panel moderator Amy Goldthwaite, curatorial associate of Bainbridge Island Art Museum, asks exhibiting artists Debbi Commodore, Jan Dove, Laura Russell and Ann Storey questions about their life and work as artists. Stay to the end of the panel discussion as we announce and acknowledge the winners of the People’s Choice Award for this year's exhibition. The Panelists • Debbi Commodore is interested in the value and importance society gives to places, objects, and materials. Themes found in her work are fluid and intersect with one another. Her curiosity of the book form explores the tension between the traditional book format and using materials outside their expected use. She searches for the story in ordinary, unexpected, and sometimes disposable material.
• Jan Dove studied at Cal State East Bay and earned an MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She finds satisfaction in combining new technologies with the old to create visual narratives. “And since I, a trained printmaker, have become increasingly dissatisfied with the rectangle, my stories often find resolution in the form of sculptural and interactive artist books.” • Laura Russell’s goal as an artist is to open our minds to the urban landscape we look at every day but never really see. If we pay attention, we find that our landscape has a story to tell about our culture and our communities. “I create limited edition artist books that are my own small effort to preserve our social, cultural and commercial landscape.” • Ann Storey is an artist and faculty emerita at The Evergreen State College where she taught in interdisciplinary art history, art and humanity programs. One of her passions was researching the role that women have played in
the history of art-a passion that often appears in her artist's books. She is fascinated by the ability of the artist's book to combine word, image, structure and sequence.
This panel discussion event will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Collins Library, Room 053, University of Puget Sound.
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TACOMA WEEKLY NEWS • www.tacomaweekly.com • Sunday, July 21, 2019
QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT GIVE STUNNING PERFORMANCE AT THE DOME PHOTOS AND REVIEW BY BILL BUNGARD Standing at the end of the runway stage in the photo pit with my other media photographer buddies in a packed Tacoma Dome, I felt the anticipation of the audience while getting my camera gear together and awaiting the Queen + Adam Lambert Rhapsody Tour to start – not knowing that I was also getting ready to experience one of the best arena rock shows I have seen to date. The joke in the pit was that the show had not started yet because Adam wasn’t finished with his makeup and hair. The lights dim, the curtain drops and original Queen members of 49 years – guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor – appeared in silhouette playing once again but for the first time at the Tacoma Dome. The stage lights go on and up steps Adam Lambert. I am allotted three songs (about 8 minutes) to
capture the essence of the show before I must put my camera away. Lambert appears in a shiny black and gold suit with a black ruffled shirt, belting out his vocals. Flamboyancy: check. He is sporting his pompadour, ornate brass mic standing next to a brass scepter -shaped mic stand. He looks like he is mirroring the offspring of a young Elvis/George Michael. His vocals amidst May’s guitar playing in front of Roger’s kit, sounded and looked great! After taking my photos and putting my gear away, I left my photography station to “Killer Queen” and then Lambert addressed the crowd. “You all are thinking that this is not Freddie Mercury, you are right – I’m not Freddie. Everybody loves Freddie (the crowd cheers). I love Freddie also so we have something in common (crowd cheers).” He expresses his gratitude being able to play with May and Taylor for the
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Too Slim and the Taildraggers bring their blues music to Jazzbones on July 19. The show begins at 8 p.m., with a cover charge of $10-15.
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, July 19
AIRPORT TAVERN: Hilltop Rats, Werthless, The Scoffs (Punk) 9 p.m. GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: The Mix, 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Too Slim and the Taildraggers (Blues) 8 p.m., $10-15 LOUIE G’S: Ariah Christine, Ryan Renfield, Martin Thomas Reed, Stephen Wayne (Acoustic) 8 p.m., $10, NC MCMENAMIN’S: The Deer, Cedar Teeth, 7 p.m., NC, AA O’MALLEY’S: Blues Redemption, 8:30 p.m. REAL ART TACOMA: Lower Class Brats, Youth Brigade, Bridge City Sinners, Ground Score, 8 p.m., $20 SWISS: Suite Clarity, In All Honesty, Arcfall, 9 p.m., $8 UNCLE SAM’S: TBA
Saturday, July 20
AIRPORT TAVERN: Seagazer, Common Courtesy, Six Foot Penguins, 8 p.m., $5 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Groove Nation, 9 p.m., NC O’MALLEY’S: Sovereign Citizen, Ragbone, 8:30 p.m. SPAR: Tupelo, 8 p.m. SWISS: Prom Date Mix Tape (80s covers), 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 21 MCMENAMIN’S: Van Dylan and the Dead, 6
p.m., NC, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Southworth, Taking Meds, Save Bandit, Chatroom, 8 p.m., $10 SPAR: Gin Creek (Blues) 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice w/Bob Evans (Country) 7 p.m., NC
Monday, July 22 JAZZBONES: Rockaroake, 8 p.m., NC MCMENAMIN’S: Joe Blue and the Fabulous Roof Shakers (Blues/rock) 7 p.m., NC, AA SWISS: Chuck Gay (open mic), 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Lolo & Friends (Rock jam) 8 p.m., NC
Tuesday, July 23 MCMENAMIN’S: Broke In Stereo (Blues/rock) 7 p.m., NC, AA UNCLE SAM’S: SOB Band (Rock jam)
Wednesday, July 24 MCMENAMIN’S: Lost Ox, 7 p.m., NC, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Prying Free, Farewell Winters, Toarn, Gasmule, 8 p.m., $10 UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (Rock jam)
Thursday, July 25 MCMENAMIN’S: Thomas Mudrick, 7 p.m., NC, AA UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Guitarist) 7 p.m.
past eight years and the band starts playing “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Taylor performed vocals while playing drums for “I’m in Love With My Car,” showing that he still has his chops. Set changes ensued, with Adam being raised from the stage on a motorcycle and dressed in spiked leathers and spiked chrome mic performing “Bicycle Race” and “Fat Bottomed Girls.” With screens and projections all over the stage with blinding and bouncing laser lights, “Radio GaGa” was performed to perfection. The stage dimmed and May comes down to the end of the runway stage with an acoustic guitar to perform Freddie’s “Love of My Life,” showcased in the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” and written for Mary Austin, Mercury’s exfiancé and best friend. The Dome was lit up with cell phones and toward the end of the song, Freddie appeared on the big screen, taking the audience back in time. Another highlight of the night was the band at the end of the runway where Lambert did a little imitation of Elvis and the three band mates rocked out “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” The chemistry among Lambert, May and Taylor was evident; I truly believe that
Lambert reminds them of the memory of Freddie. Taylor starts pounding out “Under Pressure” on the drums and Lambert syncs in. If I had any question of Lambert’s vocals, they were dissipated when he hit the high notes of the song. Afterward, Taylor high-fived Lambert, acknowledging the synchronicity that just occurred. Next up was 71-year-old May showcasing his guitar prowess, elevated high on the stage onto a projected asteroid in a space scene of planets where he let his riffs loose. Lights, lasers, disco ball flashed reflected beams of white light through out the dome. Ever hear 19,000-plus sing “Bohemian Rhapsody?” Well, no one could resist, as Lambert nailed it with May coming out with Champions mask and space suit with all experiencing the special moment. Was the show over? No! Freddie Mercury reappears on the screen performing “Ay-Oh” that was recorded at Wembley Stadium in 1986 – another special moment paying homage to the musical great. Once again, Queen reappears with Adam Lambert in a royal crushed velvet cloak and a crown performing “We Will Rock You” to a stomping and clapping crowed. July 12 turned out to be one of the best arena rock shows to hit the Tacoma Dome. A sign of a truly great concert is that the music and visuals are still in your head days later. Some people have said that Lambert was channeling Freddie, but what I can say is that he and Queen quenched my thirst for great music from one of my all-time favorite bands.
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Promote your community event, class, meeting, concert, art exhibit or theater production by e-mailing calendar@tacomaweekly.com or calling (253) 922-5317. of Commencement Bay, miles of walking trails, and a diversity of shops. You’ll find a variety of fresh produce, flowers, locally processed foods like pickles, pasta, baked goods, sauces and so much more. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-a-Day programs.
GLASS FEST NORTHWEST
Sat., July 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St., Tacoma
Glass Fest Northwest, a celebration of glass and PNW artists, returns to the Museum of Glass plaza. In collaboration with Tacoma Art Museum, this all-day event puts glass art center stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.museumofglass.org/ glass-fest-northwest
MAMMA MIA! Now Through Aug. 4; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Extra shows added: Sun., July 28, 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave., Tacoma You can dance! You can jive! Come see Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s final production of their 25th anniversary season. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. As the story unfolds on a Greek island paradise, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Rating: PG-13. Price: Adults $31, seniors (60+), military, students $29, children 12 & under $22; groups of 10 or more $27. Reserved seating. Info: www.tmp.org; (253) 565-6867 CHEERS QUEERS ART EXHIBITION Through July: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3009 S. 40th St., Tacoma Celebrating Gay Pride during the months of June and July, three printmakers exhibit their art in a riot of color: Cat Snapp of Cat Snapp Studios, Tess LeNoir of Day Moon Press, and J Hukee of Pope Press. Brightly colored, rainbow spectrum prints honor and pay tribute to our LBGTQ community, along with promoting social justice and equity. Fostering pride in who we are as valuable, creative, members of a diverse population in the South Puget Sound, the prints sing out in appreciation of the proudly inclusive, rich community of Tacoma. All are welcome. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: pcaf-wa.org; (253) 383-2565 POINT DEFIANCE WALK Thurs., July 25, 9 a.m. Meet at the back of the Martin Way Park and ride to carpool, or meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Boathouse Marina and Tackle Shop, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma. Walk is 10K with a 5K option and is moderately easy. Walk on road shoulders through this heavily wooded park. Abundant views of Puget Sound and the Tacoma Narrows Bridges. Info: capitolvolkssportclub.org MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE Tues., July 23, 9:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Metro Parks Tacoma, 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma A community partnership with Bloodworks Northwest is making it more convenient for you to give the blood that's needed at Tacoma-area hospitals. Reserve your donation time using the Bloodworks app: http:// app.bloodworksnw.org. STORY HOUR Wed., July 24, 11 a.m. to noon W.W. Seymour Conservatory, 316 S. G St., Tacoma (in Wright Park) Kids will have fun learning about nature and plants with Bonnie Beaudoin through short stories, craft and science projects. Book: “How to Grow A Dinosaur” by Jill Esbaum. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.MetroParksTacoma.org NATURE POETRY IN THE CITY Sat., July 27, 1-3 p.m. People’s Park Amphitheater, 900 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Tacoma A nature-inspired creative writing workshop exploring how we can affect the people and world around us. Ages: For young women and girls of color aged 11-18. Price: Free. Info: www.facebook.com/ events/2380412732053444 ‘THE DETENTION LOTTERY’ Sat., July 27, 1 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S. Cushman, Tacoma “The Detention Lottery” is an immersive theater experience set in a U.S. detention center. This is a moving staged reading based on the experience of Seattle immigration attorneys. Zydeco Queen Cajun Food will be available from noon to 4 p.m., $10 a plate. Age: 12 and older. Price: Free admission, donations warmly accepted to benefit AIDNW (aidnw. org) whose mission is to aid immigrants in detention. ETHNIC FEST Sat. & Sun., July 27, 28; noon-7 p.m. Wright Park, 501 S. G St., Tacoma Enjoy two full days of music, dance, art and foods from around the world. This family-friendly, free festival has grown in size and hosts Kid’s Zones, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, performer stage, as well as numerous specialty arts and crafts, food, and information vendor booths. This year's festival will also include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, for youth (15+) and adaptive recreation divisions. A free outdoor movie – “Ralph Breaks
the Internet” (rated PG) – starts at dusk on Saturday on the lawn so pack your blankets and lawn chairs. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/ethnicfest. SWAN CREEK PARK CAMPFIRE PROGRAM Fri., Aug. 2, 8-9:30 p.m. Join in on an evening gathered around the campfire listening to stories, singing songs, and learning about the natural world at Swan Creek Park. Meet at the Swan Creek Park "gathering place." Directions from Interstate 5: From Portland Ave., turn on East 44th St. into the entrance of the Salishan community. Drive east to East Roosevelt, turn left at the T, drive two blocks and turn right on East 42nd into the parking lot. Amenities: parking lot, seasonal restroom, picnic shelter and tables. Age: All ages. Price: Free Info: (253) 404-3930 LIONS CLUB YARD SALE Fri., Aug. 2 & Sat., Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m. 3414 N. 35th St., Tacoma The Downtown Tacoma Lions Club will have all sorts of great things for sale at its upcoming yard sale. Proceeds will help the Lions continue their good works in communities. Learn more about the club at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ tacoma_downtown/index.php.
FARMERS MARKETS BROADWAY FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9th and Broadway Now in it’s 29th year, this vibrant downtown marketplace hosts more than 80 vendors who provide the highest quality fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, honey, specialty foods and artisan crafts. Located in the shadow of the historic Pantages Theater, the market also offers a wide selection of hot food vendors and café seating. You’ll find something for everyone, from farm fresh produce, to kids activities, chef’s demos, gardening advice and more. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-a-Day programs. PROCTOR FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. N. 27th St. and N. Proctor St. This year, the Proctor Farmers’
Market is celebrating its 25th year. This vibrant market features local produce, tree and stone fruits, foraged and cultivated mushrooms, cheeses, pasture raised meats, wild caught fish, artisan foods, jams, jellies honey, herbs, cut flowers, fresh baked breads and baked goods, wine, cider, craft distilleries, hot and ready-to-eat foods, live entertainment and so much more. Inquire at the Market Info Booth on how to double your EBT dollars with Fresh Bucks and WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers are gladly accepted. POINT RUSTON FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 5005 Ruston Way (The Grand Plaza) You won’t find a more beautiful setting for a farmers market than Point Ruston. Centered in the heart of the Grand Plaza, market vendors are surrounded by the beauty
EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. 3500 McKinley Ave. E In the heart of the historic McKinley District on the East Side of Tacoma, this vibrant community market offers an abundant selection of the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, processed foods, and baked goods. Enjoy weekly music, and kids’ activities, cooking demos, and so much more. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-a-Day programs. LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4-Sept. 10 Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. S.W., Lakewood Shop local and support more than 12 local farmers. Every market day enjoy live music, international entertainment and children’s activities. Grab lunch from food trucks and eat outside around the fountain. You will find everything from organic produce to kettle corn, handmade ice cream and crafts. Now selling local wine, and beer. Plenty of free parking. See all vendors and complete schedule of events at https://cityoflakewood. us/lakewood-farmers-market. Info: (253) 983-7887
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LEGAL NEWS Tacoma Premera to pay $10 million over failure to protect sensitive patient data “Premera had an obligation to safeguard the privacy of millions of Washingtonians – and failed,” Ferguson said. “As a result, millions had their sensitive information exposed. Premera repeatedly ignored both its own employees and cybersecurity experts who warned millions of consumers' sensitive health information was at risk.” In the July 11 complaint, Ferguson asserts that the company failed to meet its obligations under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and violated the Washington State Consumer Protection Act by not addressing known cybersecurity vulnerabilities that gave a hacker access to protected health information for almost a year. From May 5, 2014 until March 6, 2015, a hacker had unauthorized access to the Premera network containing sensitive personal information, including private health information, Social Security numbers, bank account information, names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, member identification numbers and email addresses. The hacker took advantage of multiple known weaknesses in Premera’s data security. For years prior to the breach, cybersecurity experts and the company’s own auditors repeatedly warned Premera of its inadequate security program, yet the company accepted many of the risks without fixing its practices. Ferguson’s complaint asserts that Premera misled Washingtonians and other con-
As a result of an Attorney General’s Office investigation, Premera Blue Cross, the largest health insurance company in the Pacific Northwest, will pay $10 million nationwide for failing to secure sensitive consumer data and for misleading consumers before and after a data breach affecting millions across the country. Attorney General Bob Ferguson led a coalition of 30 state attorneys general investigating the company’s practices. The data breach affected the information of more than 10.4 million individuals nationwide, including more than 6.4 million Washingtonians. Under the consent decree, filed in Snohomish County Superior Court, Premera will pay $5.4 million of the total recovery to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, which will go towards continued enforcement of state data security and privacy laws, and nearly $4.6 million to the coalition of states that joined Ferguson’s legal action. Premera’s $10 million payment to the states is in addition to any payment from the proposed class action settlement, which was filed in federal court in Oregon but not yet finalized by the court. The consent decree also legally requires Premera to implement specific data security controls to protect personal health information, annually review its security practices and provide data security reports to the Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Office.
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sumers nationwide about its privacy practices before and after the data breach. In privacy notices, Premera told its members, “We take steps to secure our buildings and electronic systems from unauthorized access.” After the breach became public, Premera’s call center agents told consumers there was “no reason to believe that any of your information was accessed or misused.” They also told consumers that “there were already significant security measures in place to protect your information,” even though multiple security experts and auditors warned the company of its security vulnerabilities prior to the breach. Under HIPAA, Premera is required to implement administrative, physical and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect sensitive consumer information. Premera repeatedly failed to meet these standards, leaving millions of consumer’s sensitive data vulnerable to hackers for nearly a year. The consent decree also requires Premera to: •ensure its data security program protects personal health information as required by law; •regularly assess and update its security measures; •map where HIPAA-protected information, including personal health information, is located on the Premera network; •provide data security reports, complet-
ed by a third-party security expert approved by the multistate coalition, to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office; •hire a chief information security officer, a separate position from the chief information officer. The information security officer must be experienced in data security and HIPAA compliance and will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and monitoring the company’s security program; • hold regular meetings between the chief information security officer and Premera’s executive management. The information security officer must meet with Premera’s CEO every two months and inform the CEO of any unauthorized intrusion into the Premera network within 48 hours of discovery. • create a compliance program and hire a compliance officer with a background in HIPAA compliance; • map where HIPAA-protected information, including personal health information, is located on the Premera network; and • provide security training to all employees who handle personal information and protected health information. The proposed class action settlement provides for additional relief for affected individuals. Consumers affected by Premera’s conduct should expect to receive information about restitution after the settlement is approved by the court. More information about the class action is available at www.tousley. com/cases/premera-blue-cross.
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