Thomas Dixon first came to Tacoma while serving as an airman at McChord Air Force Base. He became the first director of the Hilltop Multi-Service Center in 1996 before taking a role as the inaugural executive director of Tacoma’s new affiliate National Urban League. Thomas served in this position for 34 years, working diligently for […]
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Maimed Kittens Now in Need of Life-saving Surgery
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On Dec. 7, Tacoma Animal Control brought two kittens with cut-off limbs to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The kittens, now named Foxtrot and Echo, are both missing their back-left paw, and one is missing a part of its tail. They weighed less […]
Tacoma Rescue Mission Donation Center has Moved
The Tacoma Rescue Mission’s Donation Center has moved to 504 S 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98402. Hours of operation remain the same: Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm, Saturday, 10 am-2 pm.
Nine Firefighters Presented with Letters of Commendation
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. After a major incident, it is common for firefighters to come together and debrief. This includes lessons learned, strategies and tactics used, and in today’s case, letters of commendation for their efforts resulting in saving a woman’s life. On January 5th, crews responded to a house fire and rescued a […]
State Farm to donate 10,000 computers
State Farm, through its In-Kind Computer Donations program, is donating 10,000 gently used computers to schools and nonprofits, to ensure that everyone can thrive in a digital society, and also support the corporation’s goals of reducing e-waste contamination. Those eligible for In-Kind donations include educational institutions, programs conducted by municipal, county, state, or federal government […]
Open Doors Awards 47 Diplomas at Winter Ceremony
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District’s (CPSD) Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program awarded 47 diplomas at its winter Awarding of Diplomas Ceremony on Jan. 21. Open Doors has awarded 363 total diplomas since the program opened during the 2015-16 school year. Open Doors is a program for youth, ages […]
Steilacoom seeking Sign Code feedback
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The Steilacoom Town Council is seeking input on revisions to the Town’s sign Code. Please provide your input to Town Planner, doug.fortner@ci.steilacoom.wa.us by March 1, 2022.
Vision Zero Community Survey Open Now Through March 4
City of Tacoma announcement. Vision Zero is a global initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. In 2020, the Tacoma City Council passed Resolution 40559, committing to joining the Vision Zero Action Network and abiding by a Vision Zero goal that eliminates traffic fatalities and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Recent data shows case decline
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We continue to see evidence this wave has peaked. The 14-day case rates on the state dashboard may increase because of the state’s reporting delays. But our recent data shows the beginning of a decline. Still, our cases are among the highest we’ve ever seen. And we’re reporting 46 […]