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Matt Driscoll

@mattsdriscoll

Columnist/Reporter/Opinion Editor at The News Tribune in Tacoma. Reach me at: [email protected] and 253.597.8657

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He gave Tacoma style. Now he’s embarking on a bigger challenge — making print cool thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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If anyone can make sitting and reading in public cool, it's Umi.

Hashtag Tacoma
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Wayne Orr worked with Hollywood’s biggest stars — over a career that spanned five decades.

At the same time, his desire to tell his story — and have it mean something — is universal.

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He directed Pee-wee's Playhouse and shot the iconic 1985 recording of 'We Are the World.'

Now he's in Lakewood - desperate to share his memories. thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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He directed Pee-wee's Playhouse and shot the iconic 1985 recording of 'We Are the World.'

Now he's in Lakewood - desperate to share his memories. thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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There have been calls to close the privately-run ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for years. Why hasn't it?

For @McClatchy series Beyond the Border I dug into the detention center and what stands in the way of states looking to end the practice of locking up noncitizen immigrants

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The Tacoma Black Fund’s objective is straightforward.

The upstart effort just delivered checks for the second time this year.

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Soon, it will be the new home of Tacoma's Burger Seoul (if we're lucky).

I still think of it as the old 24-hour check-cashing place at Sprague and Division.

That's why I'm hoping Young La succeeds. thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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At the risk of sounding like a real wisenheimer, I’m compelled to note how perfect The Cars’ first record is.

I just discovered it this week, which is negligent considering the Ocasek influence on early Weezer.

I regret the oversight.

At the risk of sounding like a real wisenheimer, I’m compelled to note how perfect The Cars’ first record is. I just discovered it this week, which is negligent considering the Ocasek influence on early Weezer. I regret the oversight.
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I have a single GA ticket for tonight’s Sleater Kinney show at the Showbox, if anyone is interested. Trying to find it a forever home. Hit me up.

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K.S. expressed similar sentiments. It’s one reason he was compelled to reach out and share his story.

K.S. wants other survivors to know they’re not alone.

He also wants the YMCA to acknowledge the hurt caused by continuing to honor John Morgan. thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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This column wouldn’t have happened without the earlier reporting of my TNT colleague Shea Johnson

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I’ve visited the Morgan Family YMCA a million times with my kids — for swimming lessons, dance classes and summer camps.

I had no idea until recently what John Morgan’s name represented for a man I’ve known for years.

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I got a call recently - from someone I've long known. He told me what happened to him at Camp Seymour. Like most, I had no idea.

Since he was 8 K.S. has lived w/ crippling shame.

His question: Why does YMCA honor a man many believe ignored the abuse? thenewstribune.com/opinion/articl…

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