Partners for Parks is happy to share our community has come together and raised nearly $2.4 million dollars of our $3.5 million dollar goal for private sector support of The H-Barn Project. During the holiday season more than ever, we want to express our gratitude to those who have made this progress possible. And in […]
Christmas Carol Sing Along at Happy Duo Cafe in University Place Dec. 21
Submitted by Chris Saunders. Happy Duo Café and United for University Place are partnering together to provide a Christmas Carol Sing along at Happy Duo Café on Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 pm. We will have a blend of traditional Christmas Carols and some modern-day music. There will be 35 to 40 minutes […]
Across the Fence: Heiligenschein
Do you remember when you were drawing pictures as a kid? Maybe you drew nativity scenes around Christmas, too? I had no idea that Mary was always drawn with a blue coat in the canon of art history. Of course, Joseph had a beard. And though both parents were dark-haired, my Jesus, although a new-born, […]
Volunteer spotlights
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Habitat is an organization that relies on generous and hardworking volunteers to operate at the capacity that it does. To show our appreciation, we hosted a Volunteer Holiday Party at the Narrows Brewing Company for our “regular” volunteers— 60 individuals who dedicate significant amounts of time to our mission each year. […]
Curran Apple Orchard 2025 Tree Adoptions Make Great Gifts
Submitted by CORE. Searching for a unique gift? The Curran Apple Orchard Park is accepting applications for the 2025 Adoption/Harvest season. The Adopt A Tree program is a unique opportunity for people to adopt and nurture their own apple tree through a growing season. It’s a great way for individuals, families and friends to work […]
Love and Missing Your Sweetheart
A Short Story… For my birthday and Christmas, my wife had bought me a High Power 12×32 Binoculars with Camera and LCD Screen. Perfect for Bird Watching, but I’m not much into birds. She died a week before Christmas before I got the present. When I finally opened it, it made me cry. On her […]
City of Tacoma’s HEAL Team Continues to See Progress in Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Homeless Engagement and Alternatives Liaison (HEAL) Team continues to see progress in its ongoing efforts to address homelessness. The HEAL Team, a cornerstone of the City’s broader alternative response strategy, remains dedicated to connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with the support and resources they need. This year, the HEAL […]
Tacoma pays $14.9 million to shooting victim
Submitted by Mark Lindquist Law. Tacoma, WA – Last night the Tacoma City Council approved a settlement of $14.9 million to Jay Barbour who was paralyzed from the waist down in a road rage shooting. In June of 2022, a Tacoma Police officer set a gun on a sidewalk for a shooting suspect to pick […]
Street Maintenance at Intersection of Sprague and 6th Avenues Anticipated to Take Place in One Day Between December 23 and January 3
TACOMA, Wash. – The Public Works Department’s Street Operations Division will be working on removing and replacing a distressed section of the intersection of Sprague and 6th avenues. This work is anticipated to be completed in one day – between December 23, 2024 and January 3, 2025 – while Hilltop Heritage Middle School is on […]