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we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. “Because I had volunteered and I had worked and I knew the district, I said ‘well if I am going to do this I am going

themselves do not become involved or we as a community do not become involved with decision making, somebody else makes the laws and you are left out,” Franklin said. Franklin’s activity in public service only continued. In 1990, after years of volunteer and community work, Franklin decided to run for the state Legislature. With strong encouragement from her friends, Franklin began a successful grassroots campaign. “Because I had volunteered and I had worked and I knew the district, I said ‘well if I am

poles. A group of college students venture into a world of virtual reality. A pair of aspiring entrepreneurs designs a prototype for a new product they’re launching. Creators can see it all within the walls of FabLab Tacoma, a makerspace about 7 miles from Pacific Lutheran University’s campus. And a Lute is one of the masterminds behind the innovative workshop that invites community members to learn, build and innovate. “We’re a creative space for artists, tinkerers and entrepreneurs,” said William

, Kitajo says, is perhaps the most poignant. For him, the impact of setting foot on the camp’s grounds is most powerful. “We can hold these lectures and screen films anywhere,” Kitajo said, “but to do that in combination with visiting the site and really providing context to what we’re learning about is a crucial piece and a big part of why we do the pilgrimage.” Kitajo became involved with the Minidoka Pilgrimage in 2012 as an intern at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. He

get in a museum, surrounded by beautiful things — the overwhelming urge to touch what’s in front of you and experience history in a tactile way. But this was different. I wanted to be close to The Saint John’s Bible. I wanted be a part of it. I quickly learned that I already was, along with everybody else in the room at Saint John’s University on a hot Midwestern day in June. The Saint John’s Bible is for everyone, made by a diverse community to share with an even bigger one. Rich community was

first impression when she came to campus four years ago to interview for her job. People opened doors. They said hello. “I was like, ‘Do they know I’m here for an interview?’” she said. “Even when you’re walking through a mall or down the street; people don’t necessarily look up at you. And that was happening here. It’s one of the things that drew me to this place.” Elmer Coria-Islas is a 19-year-old Lute who felt the warmth, love and philanthropic nature of PLU and the community when he was awarded