TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is inviting Tacoma residents to apply for positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large Position 3 and Council District Positions 1 and 2. Interested applicants can reference this Council District Map to confirm which Council District they’re in. The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation-related matters, such as short-term […]
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North 12th Street – Between North Adams and North Washington Streets – Closed for Maintenance Until May 28
TACOMA, Wash. – North 12th Street – between North Adams and North Washington Streets – will be closed for maintenance through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 591-5495.
TNT: Step inside the county’s oldest barber school, where dreams are shaped and cuts are free
“Tacoma’s oldest barber college, Bates Technical College’s barbershop offers free haircuts and shaves to the public and a certificate in barbering for students. “A hum fills Bates Technical College’s barbershop on a late April morning. It rises to a crescendo and then falls to a whisper as student barbers pause their electric clippers to check […]
On the go? You can still us Social Security online when traveling
Social Security is here for you when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you with a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer. Through our online services, you can: Do you receive Social Security […]
Obituary Notices – May 22, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kwinton Fernando Cuffe-Woods; Betty Ann Dusseau. Powers Funeral Home: Michael Eric Welton. Hill Funeral Home: Milton John Guhr. Gaffney Funeral Home: Karl Thomas Roeber; Paris Grant Adams; William Robert Armstrong. Scott Funeral Home: Rev. Clyde Rainey.
Celebration of Life for Tacoma Council Member Catherine Ushka on May 23 at Eastside Community Center
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Council Member Catherine Ushka on May 23, 2024 at the Eastside Community Center (1721 E. 56th St.). Doors open at 2 PM and the service begins at 2:30 PM. There will be a community reception immediately after the service. The service will […]
Meet Tater: The Potato Grouper
The Tropical Reef Aquarium will reopen June 14, after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. When guests walk back through the aquarium doors, they may not immediately notice those behind-the-scenes updates, but they will see new shark species, vibrant fish, and exciting new animals in a refreshed space. One of […]
Deputies put a quick end to ‘Breaking Bad’ episode
On May 7th, one of our deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle/parking problem call in Midland. The caller stated an unknown RV was parked in his driveway. Our deputy saw several people passed out inside and saw narcotics paraphernalia around them. When he knocks on the window, the driver starts the RV and takes off. […]
City of Puyallup Seeking Federal Lobbying and Advocacy Services
The City of Puyallup is seeking proposals from qualified consultants, firms, or individuals to represent the City on legislative issues before the United States Congress in Washington D.C. The City seeks to retain the services of a consultant with significant demonstrated experience in lobbying and advocacy at the federal level. This consultant or company […]