When Tacoma Police discovered a sailboat anchored off Owen Beach, they didn't expect to find 61 cats and kittens living onboard—a massive rescue that, alongside 20 other cats found abandoned in a car that same week, pushed the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County to its absolute limits. In this episode, Madison Kaeding, Marketing Specialist with Tacoma Humane, takes us behind the scenes of this incredible rescue operation to share how the "Sailor Cats" are doing today.

When Tacoma Police discovered a sailboat anchored off Owen Beach, they didn't expect to find 61 cats and kittens living onboard&mdash;a massive rescue that, alongside 20 other cats found abandoned in a car that same week, pushed the&nbsp;Humane&nbsp;Society for Tacoma &amp; Pierce County to its absolute limits. In this episode, Madison Kaeding, Marketing Specialist with Tacoma&nbsp;Humane, takes us behind the scenes of this incredible rescue operation to share how the "Sailor Cats" are doing today.

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

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Friday September 5. Madison Kaeding, Marketing Specialist with Tacoma Humane.

In our latest exclusive interview, we sit down with Billie Hassebrock, the Artistic Director of Bellevue Youth Theatre. Discover what it means to lead this vibrant community program, and what exciting plans are on the horizon for the next generation of local performers.

In our latest exclusive interview, we sit down with Billie Hassebrock, the Artistic Director of Bellevue Youth Theatre. Discover what it means to lead this vibrant community program, and what exciting plans are on the horizon for the next generation of local performers.

Friday September 18. Billie Hassebrock, the Artistic Director of Bellevue Youth Theatre.

Have you ever wondered about the people you see all the time, like your bus driver, your baker, your garbage collector? What’s interesting or fun about their jobs? What ticks them off? What makes them smile? Well, we thought it would be a great idea to talk to them. This week, we talked to a Community Transit bus driver in Washington. We had a great conversation and learned a lot about him and his job. Listen to our conversation with David Scroggins of Community Transit here...

Have you ever wondered about the people you see all the time, like your bus driver, your baker, your garbage collector? What&rsquo;s interesting or fun about their jobs? What ticks them off? What makes them smile? Well, we thought it would be a great idea to talk to them. This week, we talked to a Community Transit bus driver in Washington. We had a great conversation and learned a lot about him and his job. Listen to our conversation with David Scroggins of Community Transit here...

Friday September 11. David Scroggins, Community Transit Bus Driver.

If you’ve been looking for a sign to step up, get involved, and make a real difference in your community, you won't want to miss Oregon's premier volunteer event. The Standard’s Volunteer Expo is returning to "Portland's Living Room"—Pioneer Courthouse Square—connecting thousands of attendees with more than 100 non-profit organizations that keep our region thriving. To give us an inside look at what to expect, what kinds of skills are in demand, and how you can get plugged in, we’re thrilled to welcome Bob Speltz. As the Senior Director of Community and Public Relations for The Standard, Bob has a front-row seat to the incredible impact of local philanthropy.

If you&rsquo;ve been looking for a sign to step up, get involved, and make a real difference in your community, you won't want to miss Oregon's premier volunteer event. The Standard&rsquo;s Volunteer&nbsp;Expo&nbsp;is returning to "Portland's Living Room"&mdash;Pioneer Courthouse Square&mdash;connecting thousands of attendees with more than 100 non-profit organizations that keep our region thriving. To give us an inside look at what to expect, what kinds of skills are in demand, and how you can get plugged in, we&rsquo;re thrilled to welcome Bob Speltz. As the Senior Director of Community and Public Relations for The Standard, Bob has a front-row seat to the incredible impact of local philanthropy.

Friday September 5. Madison Kaeding, Marketing Specialist with Tacoma Humane.

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