Via Pierce Prairie Post: Yes, that is the newest name of the tiny home village the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Pierce County Executive’s office is trying to build in Spanaway., “Good Neighbor Village.” Well, wouldn’t good neighbors follow the county code when they build their operation? Apparently, like when the Mosier home was torn […]
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Law Office celebrates 50-year anniversary
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. Via Puyallup Tribe of Indians. A significant mark in the history of the Puyallup Tribe was celebrated Sept. 23 at the Emerald Queen Casino Event Center in Tacoma as past and present Law Office employees gathered to recognize the 50-year anniversary of the department. Puyallup Tribal Council Chairman Bill […]
Capabilities Statements 101 Workshop on October 24
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 a workshop called Capabilities Statements 101. Attendees will learn how to market their businesses, share their experience and […]
“Inside Look” at Animals’ Skeletons
Black cats, pumpkins, ghosts… skulls and skeletons. They’re all symbols of the Halloween season. We asked Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s veterinarians, Dr. Karen Wolf and Dr. Kadie Anderson, to give us an “inside” look at a few of the Zoo’s animals and their not-so-spooky skeletons. The veterinarians regularly take radiographs or X-rays of the […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the New York Giants
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Oct. 6, […]
Partners for Parks Harvest Hoedown at the H-Barn Raises $54,000 for H-Barn Restoration Project
Submitted by Shelley Dahle. Lakewood – October 1, 2024 – Partners for Parks is thrilled to announce the success of their recent Harvest Hoedown event, which raised an impressive $54,000 to support the restoration of the historic H-Barn at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, WA. This lively gathering marks the official launch of the public […]
City of Tacoma’s Proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget — a comprehensive document that seeks to align the City’s services with its financial capacity, City Council priorities, and community needs over the next two years — is now available at cityoftacoma.org/budgetdevelopment. Despite the impacts of rising inflation and a contracting economy, the $4.7 billion […]
MultiCare Health System and TAPCO Credit Union Enter into Equitable Banking and Lending Partnership
MultiCare Health System and TAPCO Credit Union are proud to announce this new partnership, aimed at promoting increased financial access and equity for MultiCare’s large and increasingly diverse workforce. This collaboration reflects the shared goal of MultiCare and TAPCO Credit Union to foster a financially inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. “Our partnership will empower […]
U.P. Refuse & Recycling Fall Clean UP and Canned Food Drive
Residents NORTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents SOUTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dispose of and/or recycle some unwanted items and yard waste for FREE! Clean Up Rules: Limit: 1 load per household for all items EXCEPT for […]