Submitted by Neely May. Small town elections are exciting, often personal but always dynamic. An amazing lesson in civics to those old enough to appreciate it. I think there is potential for a NETFLIX series and will be standing by my phone for network giants to call me. I have made it a point, and […]
2021 Empowerment Awards
A press release from Tacoma Urban League. You are cordially invited to join our Tacoma Urban League family for our 4th Annual Empowerment Awards on Wednesday, November 10th, 6:00 PM. This year’s online event is FREE thanks to the generosity of our event sponsors. Click here to register. During our virtual gala, we will take a look back at […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now: State health secretary Dr. Umair Shah talks COVID-19, vaccine misinformation, Delta variant
A press release from Bates Technical College. It’s been 18 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, and a year and a half later, the problem is sadly no better as the Delta Variant of the virus surges — mainly among those who still refuse to get vaccinated. On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll […]
Symphony Tacoma Welcomes Pianist Charlie Albright to Open 75th Anniversary Season
A press release from Symphony Tacoma. Tacoma, WA— Symphony Tacoma will open its 75th Anniversary Season on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pantages Theater. The concert will feature a selection of works from different eras that offer hope and healing. “There is no substitute for live music!” said Executive Director Karina […]
Construction may impact Steilacoom Ferry Lands
A press release from Town of Steilacoom. The Town of Steilacoom alerts the public of some upcoming work that may have some minor impacts to the ferry lanes. On Friday, October 1, the contractor will be paving along curb lines recently installed in three primary areas. The area that will see the greatest impacts to […]
Lakewood Farmers Market Season Wrap-Up
A story from City of Lakewood. Friday, Sept. 24 was the final Lakewood Farmers Market of the season. We would like to thank everyone who visited, and the vendors that make it such an attraction. We’ll see you next year! Visit the City of Lakewood Events page to learn about upcoming events and attractions, and […]
Upscale Vietnamese restaurant opening in South Hill soon
When Hello Pho Vietnamese Street Food and Bar opens in South Hill at 16116 Meridian Ave. E., it will bring with it an upscale style of Vietnamese cuisine currently in short supply in South Hill’s dining landscape. Think of Hello, Pho as something like the former Pho The Best, the higher-end Southeastern Asian restaurant that […]
Application Due By October 11 for the Planning Commission
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Planning Commission, the District Nos. 2 and 5 positions and the Development Community position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its elements; and formulates […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 29
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 29, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 7-20 is 593.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 420 COVID-19 cases and 5 new […]