TACOMA, WA: Aaron Pointer pursued sports to earn a living and ended up learning a way to live. The longtime commissioner for Metro Parks Tacoma fell in love with athletics when he was 2 and went on to have a storied career. He broke barriers as the only Black player on his professional baseball team […]
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Tacoma Business Council Petition to Protect Tacoma Fire position
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Last Tuesday the City Council voted to cut 16 positions from Tacoma Fire Department. Cuts are needed to address the budget deficit, but to us things like the $1M skateboard park they plan for under 405 and other nonessential programs must be cut before any cuts to our core government services. […]
Timber! Festival of Trees raises over $2.3M to build new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees benefiting MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital raised over $2.37 million to support the construction of a new hospital campus, opening in 2026. “The community’s generosity reflects the excitement for our new Mary Bridge Children’s hospital, designed just for kids,” says […]
Tideflats Subarea Plan Reaches Critical Milestone With Unanimous Recommendation from Steering Committee
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tideflats Subarea Plan recently reached a critical milestone with a unanimous recommendation for adoption from the Tideflats Steering Committee. This landmark decision marks the culmination of seven years of collaborative planning between the City of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians, Port of Tacoma, Pierce County, and the City of Fife. “This […]
Pierce County Airports Welcome Next Generation Electric
TACOMA – Pierce County is celebrating the arrival of a cutting-edge electric aircraft propulsion system, developed in partnership with Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) and a local Pierce County company, Alpine Vertical. This marks a significant step in the County’s Next Generation Airports Initiative, positioning Pierce County Airports at Thun Field and Tacoma Narrows as pioneers […]
Steilacoom Town Hall Becomes Hall of Elves
Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson. On Sunday, December 8, the Steilacoom Town Hall was transformed into a colorful and festive Hall of Elves. Since 2009, the annual Steilacoom Christmas Sing and Play Along has attracted musicians and singers of all ages. Playing a variety of musical instruments, musicians provided beautiful holiday music as the full […]
Lakewood welcomes Judge Tim Lewis to Municipal Court
Last month Judge Tim Lewis joined Lakewood Municipal Court as its new judge. At its regular City Council meeting Dec. 2, 2024 the Lakewood City Council began its meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in event to welcome Lewis to the city. Lewis was sworn in by former Lakewood Municipal Court and current Pierce County Superior Court […]
Puyallup Tribal Health Authority breaks ground on new administration building
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. More than 100 individuals ignored frigid temperatures hovering in the mid-30s for an unforgettable celebration on the Puyallup Reservation. The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority officially broke ground on a brand-new building on Dec. 4. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill Sterud, Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller, Councilwoman Annette Bryan, Councilman James […]
Ribbon cutting for University Place Five Guys
The City of University Place will host a ribbon cutting to welcome Five Guys to University Place on December 18 (11 am-Noon). Five Guys is located at 3626 Market Place W, Suite 2.