Tacoma Community College’s 21st Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition will be on display in The Gallery through Aug. 17. The exhibition features paintings, photographs, drawings, sculpture, textile work, and other media by 35 local artists. Building 4 at Tacoma Community College (near the corner of 12th and Mildred), The Gallery is open 10 a.m. – 5 […]
Volunteer Spotlight on Pete Sluka, Park Watcher Extraordinaire
The day is overcast and cool, but the weather is dry, and the forest is full of bird songs. The chittering of a bald eagle is easily recognizable as it sits out of sight in the forest canopy above. It’s a perfect day to walk the trails in Point Defiance Park, and Park Watch volunteer […]
June 2023 Clover Park School District Board Review
The district honored its 30 retirees at its annual Retirement Reception before the school board meeting on Monday, June 12. Superintendent Ron Banner and School Board Vice President Carole Jacobs were part of the ceremony to celebrate each retiree in attendance. June 12 Regular Meeting During its June 12 board meeting, the school board heard a […]
The Lakewood City Council July 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 10 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Dr. Anthony Chen officially retires as Director of Health
After more than 14 years leading Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Dr. Anthony L-T Chen officially retired last week from his position as Director of Health. Our Board of Health plans to honor Dr. Chen for his years of outstanding service to our community at an upcoming meeting, just as the Pierce County and Tacoma councils did last month. Through […]
Pierce Transit to Consider Design Changes to Bus Rapid Transit Project
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will review the agency’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and consider design changes at a Study Session beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually to hear an informational presentation and to make public comment. Meeting information and […]
Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live announces Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park, three days of events to celebrate summer August 11-13, 2023. Sound & Sky at Chambers Creek Regional Park offers two concerts and a beer festival with live music and entertainment as well as several Northwest food and drink vendors. Events will run all […]
Obituary Notices – July 8, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Susan Tokuyama Ruge. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Frances Stone. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sharon Blind; Fredrick Jones; Jan Barbara Seferian; Corey Steiner. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Sally A. Hansch. Powers Funeral Home: Lina (Linda) Godoy Abiva. Gaffney Funeral Home: Valerie Paynton Navarro; Douglas Francis O’Brien; Brian D Coulson. […]
Sound Transit to run additional service for All-Star week, with all service fare free July 10 and 11
Sound Transit is preparing to welcome the influx of visitors during All-Star week by running additional service on Link light rail as well as special Sounder game trains, with service on Link, Sounder and ST Express buses fare free on July 10 and 11. In addition, passengers taking transit during All-Star week can find all […]