From Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X feed. On August 31, 1936 two unidentified workmen delivered fifty new typewriters to the Central School building at 601 South 8th Street – just in time for the new school year, which began September 1st.
Janice Lee named Tacoma Urban League CEO
The Tacoma Urban League Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Janice Lee as our next CEO and president. Janice’s track record of nonprofit leadership and her deep expertise in strategy, business operations, marketing, and digital transformation, gives us great confidence that she is ready to lead the organization into an impactful […]
Washington’s Traffic Safety Crisis
Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) are sounding the alarm about the state’s worsening traffic safety crisis. We lost 750 lives in fatal collisions on Washington roads in 2022. As of July 2023, Washington has experienced more traffic deaths compared to the same […]
Woman who stole car to escape arrest, assaulted deputies is released without bail
On Monday, at 2:30 p.m., an undercover deputy spotted a possibly stolen Kia in a grocery store parking lot in the 11200 block of Canyon Rd E. The Kia had a broken window and a temporary license plate. The deputy ran a records check and found out that the temporary plate belongs on a Toyota […]
Across the Fence: Kaffeeklatsch
One term that has it made into the English language as well as has the procedure into American culture is the German “Kaffeeklatsch” (pronounce ‘kuffay-clutch), meaning chatting or gossiping over coffee. It is usually enjoyed in the afternoon, either at a private home or at a café. Unfortunately, the classic café is becoming more and […]
America’s Automotive Trust to confer its Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell
Submitted by America’s Automotive Trust. Tacoma, Wash. – On September 8, 2023 America’s Automotive Trust will present its prestigious Master Craftsman Award on Paul Russell, noted automotive restorer and preservationist. Each year, the Trust confers the Master Craftsman Award on an individual who has made major contributions to the preservation and restoration of vintage vehicles […]
Fort Nisqually ushers autumn in with our Harvest Home celebration
As autumn approached, the laborers of the original Fort Nisqually would pull in the last of the crops. The “hock cart” would carry the last harvest, decorated in celebration of the bounty. By whose tough labours, and rough hands, We rip up first, then reap our lands. Crowned with the ears of corn, now come, And to the […]
48th Annual Steilacoom Apple Squeeze, Oct. 1
STEILACOOM – The 48th Annual Apple Squeeze will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023 (10 am-4 pm) on Lafayette Street in historic Steilacoom. Make cider with hand operated presses. Enjoy food, hand crafts, and music. Sponsored by the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association.
Drug recognition and what you need to know
Do you work closely with the public and wonder what you should know about drugs and keeping yourself safe? Learn how to recognize signs of drug use and the types of dangerous drugs we encounter. Here we will walk you through a tour of some of our most common drugs and how you can keep […]