It’s one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. It’s used for buildings, dishes, musical instruments. It’s food for animals and people. And there are over 45 types at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. We’re talking bamboo, that leggy, elegant plant known for both lush garden vibes as well as gardener headaches if it gets […]
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Application for 2024 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming, across all artistic disciplines, within Tacoma city limits in 2024. Applicants can apply for either $3,000 or $6,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on October 30, 2023. […]
Kilmer Named Winner of Award for Innovation and Modernization in Congress
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Last week, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06)received the Democracy Award for Innovation and Modernization at the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) annual awards ceremony. The Democracy Award is CMF’s award recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. The Innovation and Modernization category honors offices for their outstanding achievements in innovation and […]
Obituary Notices – September 20, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Thomas Bottom III. Mountain View Funeral Home: Michael Holm; Pearl C. Lee; Larry T. Nichols Jr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: James W. Wallace.
Dammeier proposes new biennial budget focusing on public safety and justice
Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2024-2025 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The more than $3 billion budget is based on community input and prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, transportation and roads, homelessness and attainable housing, economic opportunity, and sustainability. Most of the County’s budget is dedicated to keeping residents […]
Enjoy Fall Festivities at Zoo Boo Oct. 14-15
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 […]
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 […]