TACOMA, Wash.—Happy Howl‐o‐ween! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Zoo Boo weekend returns Oct. 14‐15. The annual fun, fall‐themed weekend is always a hoot among families. There will be plenty of ghostly games and arts and crafts. Make your own bat wings to wear, inspect teeth up close to identify the animal, go on a spooky […]
To Know
The Board of Health Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Sept. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sound Transit kicks off Rail Safety Week
In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of making safe choices around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety partners […]
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. We’ve had cases in Pierce County in recent years in backyard flocks and wild birds. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a news release last week about recent cases in the Puget Sound, including at the Port of Tacoma. Bird flu doesn’t pose a major […]
DuPont to host Fall Famers Market
The City of DuPont Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend the 2023 DuPont Fall Farmers Market. This year’s fall market is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, from 12-4 p.m. at Clocktower Park. Our fall market will feature quality vendors selling an array of items, including local fresh produce, honey, flowers, and much more. […]
Community Members Invited to Participate in Activities Celebrating Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day on October 14
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma, along with others involved in the Green Tacoma Partnership, invites community members to participate in Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day events on Saturday, October 14, from 9 AM to noon. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, and remove weeds and litter, while connecting with other likeminded […]
DuPont September 15 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council September 15 report by clicking here.
Cantwell Celebrates Grand Opening of Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension Line
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (Sept. 16, 2023), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D, WA-10), Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, and other local officials for the grand opening of Tacoma’s Hilltop Link Extension Line. The extension adds 2.4 miles of track and seven new stations to the T-Line, connecting […]
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Equity in Contracting (EIC) Advisory Committee: The EIC Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s EIC policy. The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations of Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter […]