“After much reflection, and with profound gratitude for the experience that I have had serving you and the community, I am announcing my intention to retire from my role as City Manager for the City of Tacoma, effective July 1, 2025,” wrote Elizabeth Pauli on the City of Tacoma’s website. “Serving this community has been […]
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Nobles bill to expand postsecondary access heard in committee
A bill to improve access to higher education and financial aid guidance for Washington students was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 5164, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), establishes a statewide postsecondary outreach and enrollment specialist program and expands support for students navigating financial aid and enrollment […]
Tacoma Public Schools and Parks Tacoma celebrate grand opening of Aaron Pointer Field — Home of the Stadium Tigers
Tacoma, WA – On January 15, Tacoma Public Schools and Parks Tacoma joined Stadium High School baseball players, coaches and community members to celebrate the grand opening of Aaron Pointer Field. The event featured a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the completion of a project that will benefit students and the broader community for years to come. The newly dedicated […]
Planning Commission Hearing on multifamily tax exemption residential target areas
JANUARY 21, 2025 UPDATE: This meeting has been rescheduled. No date has yet been set. The City of Lakewood, WA Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing for amendments to the multifamily tax exemption residential target areas on February 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later […]
Hearing: Potential Moratorium Extension for Certain High-Impact Uses Within South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District
TACOMA, Wash. – On February 4, 2025, the Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on the potential extension of a moratorium concerning certain high-impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD). The hearing will be conducted during the City Council meeting, upon completion of the regular agenda items, no earlier than […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Thomas Middle School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Thomas Middle School with family involvement coordinator (FIC) Sabrina Austin and sixth grader Maddisyn Love. Austin joined Thomas in 2020 and has found the perfect role for her as the FIC. “I have always loved helping people,” she said. “There have been times in […]
WorkForce Central releases 2023-2024 Annual Report
As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year. Our workforce system focuses on tailoring services based on individual needs, providing job seekers and businesses with support, training, and resources essential for success. Last year, more than 400 individuals reported finding permanent employment after receiving workforce services and […]
What’s New, Tacoma?: Policy Updates & What They Mean
Tacoma, Wash. – From the Transportation Mobility Plan to Home in Tacoma, the Parks Plan to the One Tacoma Plan, Tacoma’s updating a lot of policy as it looks toward the future. So what does all this policy actually mean? Join Downtown On the Go for a panel digging into new and upcoming policy and how it […]
Custer Elementary loves hotdogs. Lakewood’s Clover Park Rotary serves them up
Lakewood’s Clover Park Rotary was busy once again providing dinner for the Custer Elementary School S.T.E.A.M. night held at the school. “STEAM” stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Ramona Hinton, program coordinator for the Rotary Club, said over 200 hotdogs were provided for the parents and children, along with chips, drinks and fun!! […]