The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to: QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall be residents of the City unless the Council finds that appointment of a non-resident, by virtue of business involvement or expertise, […]
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K9 Eddie’s Final Call
At 12:09 pm, on Thursday August 15th, our deputies responded to an armed robbery at Saars Market on 133rd and Pacific Ave S. Deputies arrived on scene and were told two male suspects stole alcohol and when confronted a physical fight started and the suspects bear sprayed the employees and bystanders before fleeing in a […]
A Statement From At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz on ShotSpotter
I spoke in April, on the announcement of ShotSpotter technology coming to Tacoma, about the concerns I had regarding its implementation. Like community, I had many questions about how this technology would work and how the Tacoma Police Department could implement it. Some of my top concerns were the budgetary and staffing impacts this technology […]
Tacoma Public Library re-forecasts Main Library’s reopening date for 2025
TACOMA, WASH.— At the August 23 Board of Trustees meeting, Tacoma Public Library (TPL) Director Kate Larsen reported that ongoing construction delays will push the Main Library’s re-opening date to 2025. “Several factors converged to result in a delay in our estimated timeline to secure the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy — which determines the timeline for move-in and […]
Morningside, Chuckals Combine Expertise to Better Serve the Public, Workers
Submitted by Chuckals. TACOMA, Wash., – Morningside, a public benefit company that links employers and people with disabilities seeking employment, teamed up with local office furniture store Chuckals to create a workspace that meets the unique needs of Morningside staff and clients. “We believe that every individual should be welcomed into their community and workspaces […]
Registration now open for Metro Arts fall classes
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Obituary Notices – September 2, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronald Prewitt; Dennis M O’Dell.
Fitch Ratings Outlook Upgrade Reaffirms City’s Sustainable Fiscal Path
TACOMA, Wash. – Fitch Ratings has upgraded its outlook for the City of Tacoma, from ‘AA’ to ‘AA+’, signaling its comfort that the City continues to be on a sustainable fiscal path. The City’s upgraded rating is just one notch below the highest rating possible which is ‘AAA’. The City of Tacoma’s upgraded rating is supported […]
Pierce College to receive Association of Community College Trustees regional equity award
Pierce College will receive the 2024 Pacific Region Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This recognition demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating equitable educational opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities. “Equity is foundational to our mission of creating quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an […]