Submitted by JayRay. Visit Yuma’s “Soak Up Every Minute” campaign has received the Best Marketing Campaign Award from the Arizona Office of Tourism, in the Rural category. Visit Yuma partnered with its Tacoma, Washington-based marketing and communications firm JayRay to create print, digital, and billboard advertisements. The “Soak Up Every Minute” campaign displays snapshots of […]
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Comprehensive Plan Update
What should Puyallup look like in 2044? The City is undergoing a major update to the Comprehensive Plan which sets the vision for the city for the next 20 years (i.e. now until 2044). The changes must be adopted by December 2024. Please visit the project webpage for additional information on the city’s Comprehensive Plan update, anticipated project […]
Planning Commission to Consider the City’s Proposed Urban Design Project Review Permit Process and Regulatory Code Amendments
TACOMA, Wash. — On August 16 at 6 PM, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the City of Tacoma’s proposal to establish an urban design project review permit program for development within the downtown and mixed-use centers. Through the proposed program, the City seeks to provide a community-informed review process that […]
Obituary Notices – August 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Charles Vernon Hammock. Mountain View Funeral Home: Paula Joyce Aubrey; Leonard ‘Mr. Myagi Gascon; Laural Robert Heinrichs; Mickie Anne Kasalek; Suzanne Livingston; Sofia Stierl; Keith Leroy Williams.
The University of Puget Sound joins the Tacoma Theatre Directory
The University of Puget Sound has just joined our Tacoma Theatre Directory. Local actors quite often means local stage training as well. Although I was a painting and drawing major, I still took an acting class at UPS. Peg and I met at a dance at UPS. She was a German language major. We don’t […]
Prepare in a Year: August
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Sound Credit Union Supports WWIN
TACOMA, WA – Earlier this summer, Sound Credit Union (Sound) held their annual auction to raise money for a local nonprofit. This year, the proceeds raised benefited WWIN (Washington Women in Need). Sound employees procured nearly 85 auction items and raised over $11,000. Business partners of the credit union generously donated over $4,000 to the […]
Now Accepting: Applications that support tourism, cultural activities in Lakewood
The City of Lakewood’s annual Lodging Tax application period is now open. Groups that organize activities and projects to encourage tourism and cultural experiences in the City of Lakewood should apply. If selected, the projects will be paid for by the city’s share of lodging tax collections. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Monday, […]
Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre to Retire on October 1
TACOMA, Wash. — After 33 years of dedicated public service, Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre has announced that he will retire on October 1. “Serving the City of Tacoma in this role has been an honor and a privilege,” said City Attorney Fosbre. “I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work so closely […]