Submitted by Mark Lindquist Law. Tacoma, WA – Last night the Tacoma City Council approved a settlement of $14.9 million to Jay Barbour who was paralyzed from the waist down in a road rage shooting. In June of 2022, a Tacoma Police officer set a gun on a sidewalk for a shooting suspect to pick […]
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Street Maintenance at Intersection of Sprague and 6th Avenues Anticipated to Take Place in One Day Between December 23 and January 3
TACOMA, Wash. – The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will be working on removing and replacing a distressed section of the intersection of Sprague and 6th avenues. This work is anticipated to be completed in one day – between December 23, 2024 and January 3, 2025 – while Hilltop Heritage Middle School is on […]
Hylebos Bridge Has Reopened to Vehicular Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) has reopened to vehicular traffic. Community members with questions can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at scarstens@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5263.
A garden for Barekzai
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Originally from Afghanistan, Barekzai worked for the U.S. military until the evacuation in August, 2021. During this tumultuous time, he and his family were safely flown to the U.S. Upon arriving in America, Barekzai says one of the first thoughts was, “I have to buy a home for my family.” He […]
Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide
In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation that enabled every transit system across the state to allow passengers under 18 to ride for free. If the numbers are any indication three years later, youth in Washington are taking full advantage. New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived […]
Hair Today & Gone Tomorrow
A Short Story… Adele sat up on the bed looking out the large glass window from Tacoma General Hospital. She could see the birds, the trees, and even as far as Vashon Island, but in her hospital bed she saw a reflection of a bald head and hardly any hair, just a mirror to stare […]
University of Puget Sound to Host 2025 Washington State Legislative Preview
Submitted by Veronica Craker. TACOMA, Wash. – The University of Puget Sound will host the 2025 Washington State Legislative Preview on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, from 5:30–8 p.m. in Wheelock Student Center’s Upper Marshall Hall. This event brings together policymakers, community leaders, and experts to discuss the key issues shaping the upcoming legislative session. In […]
The DuPont Park & Recreation Commission Jan. 6, 2025 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont Park & Recreation Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 6, 2025 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Stay safe during power outages
By Katharine Flug. Crash! You hear it coming from the big dying maple tree next door. Your lights flicker, dim, then fade to nothing. It’s December. That time of year. As any long-term Pacific Northwesterner knows, winter brings wind, storms, and power outages. You stumble in the dark. Did you take steps before the storm […]