TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting an in-person class for up to 25 registered participants on business taxes. The class will be held on […]
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Cantwell Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Build More Affordable Housing Nationwide
Today (April 29, 2025), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that would expand the existing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and increase the number of affordable homes built in […]
Clover Park Rotary (Lakewood) provides support to Custer School Literacy Night
Custer Elementary School held a Literacy Night program on Thursday the 24th of April. Students use this opportunity to showcase their daily school activities to parents and others interested in their learning environment. Clover Park Rotary (Lakewood) has adopted Custer School and is involved year-round in a variety of school functions. This night, the Rotary […]
Students Unite to Improve Farrells Marsh Park, One Weed at a Time
Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson. This past Sunday, 20 dedicated students from Steilacoom High School’s National Honor Society rolled down their sleeves and donned gloves to tackle a growing problem at Farrells Marsh Park: green alkanet. Though its blue flowers may look pretty, this invasive plant has been crowding out native species and disrupting the […]
County Council Affirms Commitment to Upholding State Law
TACOMA – Today (April 29, 2025), the Pierce County Council voted 4-3 to adopt Resolution No. R2025-139s, affirming the county’s commitment to public safety, equity, and inclusive access to services for immigrants, refugees, and all residents. The resolution carefully highlights existing legal frameworks, such as the federal Immigration and Nationality Act and Washington State’s Keep […]
Deputy City Manager Hyun Kim Nominated for Appointment as Interim City Manager
On April 29, 2025, the City Council passed a motion to nominate Deputy City Manager Hyun Kim for appointment as Interim City Manager. The proposed term is set to commence on June 30, 2025, and will terminate upon the appointment of a permanent City Manager or removal by the City Council. The Council has further […]
Councilwoman Bean accepts MMIP proclamation from City of Fife
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Anna Bean was on hand to accept Fife City Council’s proclamation declaring May 5, 2025, as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day at the city council’s April 22 meeting. Bean, a member of the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Task Force […]
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities: two member positions and one youth (between the ages of 16 and 18). The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is comprised of 11 volunteers from Tacoma and Pierce County with a variety of experiences and expertise. […]
Flag Directive – May 3-4, 2025 (National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service)
I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 2, 2025. Flags should remain at half-staff […]