The February unemployment rate for Pierce County was 7.1%, roughly unchanged since October (7.3%). The rate represents a 25% year-over increase in the number of job seekers (+6,120). While the regional workforce has made a strong return, gains have stagnated in recent months, with over 34,000 fewer people employed today than a year ago. Read […]
A Walk in the Park – A Short Story
A Walk in the Park ain’t what it used to be. Just a couple of years ago you could walk in the park and nobody would bother you for change. You could feed the ducks pieces of bread. You could sit at a table and eat your lunch and enjoy the view . . . […]
LASA to Provide Free Gallon Hand Sanitizer to Lakewood Businesses / Clubs / Churches
WHAT: Free one gallon containers of hand sanitizer. They don’t have a pump so it is best used to refill smaller containers. WHERE: We will deliver it to your Lakewood business, house of worship or civic club. If you are outside of Lakewood and want to pick up from us, let us know. WHY: To […]
American Red Cross urging families to make homes safer with virtual home fire safety education
Submitted by American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to make their homes safer from the threat of a home fire. This spring, the organization is hosting virtual education sessions to help families in the Northwest Region develop their escape plan and learn about home fire safety. Since January 1, local Red […]
Cancel culture is the focus of KBTC’s Northwest Now
It seems like every year, America becomes more divided as people become less tolerant of those who have opposing views and opinions. Along with this division comes attempts to silence and ostracize those with whom we don’t agree, a concept that’s known as “cancel culture.” On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll take a closer […]
WSDOT Blog: Tacoma traffic shift, demolition, paving
In February we shared a blog about how our contractor, Atkinson Construction, had to shift the southbound I-5 exit 133 to Tacoma’s city center two miles away from where travelers normally would take the exit. We promised this was a temporary change and we’re sticking to that promise. Over the weekend of April 9-12, the contractor will […]
Come Out For The Most Fun Golf Tournament of the Year
Do you enjoy playing golf, but don’t want to spend all day in a golf tournament? Would you like to have a legitimate shot (no pun intended) at winning $10,000 for a Hole-In-One, or lots of other great prizes? Well then, the First Annual Ron Lucas Classic Golf Tournament is just the event for you! […]
Jack + Adeline, a bakery and woodworking studio, coming to downtown Tacoma
By summertime, Leanne and Paul Franetovich will open the doors to Jack + Adeline, their 11,000 square-feet combination sourdough bread bakery and woodworking studio in downtown Tacoma. It will be located inside the former Malarkey’s Pool and Brew at 455 Tacoma Ave. S. They already have one employee. Kind of. His name is Howard, but […]
THS Virtual Awards Presentation April 12
Please join us for the virtual presentation of Tacoma Historical Society’s annual awards, during our 31st Anniversary Meeting. Murray Morgan Award Recognizing notable achievement in researching, writing, compiling, or editing local history Alan C. Liddle Award Recognizing achievement in historic preservation, or historic preservation advocacy Ronald E. Magden Award Recognizing an outstanding volunteer whose unselfish […]