Submitted by Reese Carlson. On Saturday, January 28, Lake City Community Church is providing free laundry and free coffee to everyone in the community. We recognize that for many who are struggling in our community, the consistent cost of washing and drying clothes can add up. We also know that for our homeless community this […]
Dancing Goats Tacoma turns 1
Submitted by Krista Bentow. Stop by our café (2102 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402) and be entered to win some beans or other raffle prizes in celebration of our 1 year anniversary. We’re located in the Brewery Blocks development (2102 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402) next to Camp Colvos brewing and would love to meet […]
Making A Difference Foundation Receives Grant from Liberty Mutual Foundation
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded an inflation grant in the amount of $5,000 from Liberty Mutual Foundation. Liberty Mutual Foundation recognizes that over the past few years nonprofit partners and the entire economy have been impacted by the high rate of inflation. The Foundation’s Board of Directors […]
JBLM will conduct artillery training Jan. 24-26
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery training from Jan. 24 at 12 a.m. to Jan. 26 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Testing, restoration and final touches continue
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. This includes crews continuing roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, striping paint on the street, testing systems, installing crosswalks, and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. The contractor is also working on final checklist items, which come up […]
Are you Tacoma’s next Poet Laureate?
City of Tacoma social media post. Are you interested in being Tacoma’s next Poet Laureate? Learn more & apply by Jan. 30 at cityoftacoma.org/artsopps. Literary artists producing poetry in any form, genre, or style across Pierce County are encouraged to apply!
Reimagining the Cornforth-Campbell Property
City of Puyallup announcement. The City is reimagining one of its downtown properties, which has been undeveloped for many years. Dubbed the Cornforth-Campbell Lot, this 1.5-acre parcel located at 115 2nd ST SE, is comprised of three separate properties, the Cornforth Campbell Lot, the Hill Lot, and a covered parking lot. The City currently owns these […]
Ride Along with Deputy Justin Watts
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department video. Wonder what happens when we try to stop a stolen vehicle? Watch and see on the latest edition of “RIDE ALONG.” Today we are riding with Deputy Justin Watts on Dayshift Patrol in Parkland, WA. We share these videos with you so you have an actual look at what it […]
Clarissa Gines combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as a gallery assistant, Museum of Glass […]