Our newest firefighters are going through a Rescue Systems 1 class, where they learn basic technical rescue skills. Fresh out of recruit academy, these firefighters are learning from members of our technical rescue team.
Pride flag proudly flies at TCC for the month of June
Tacoma Community College announcement. In honor of Pride Month, the TCC Rainbow Action Committee (RAC) held a Pride flag raising ceremony this week, at the Tacoma campus flagpoles, near the Early Learning Center. The Pride flag is already flying at the Gig Harbor campus. The Progress Pride Flag, created in 2018 by PNW artist, Daniel Quasar, will fly […]
The Lakewood City Council June 12 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on June 12 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
In the Book Nook with … Seána Kee
Author Seána Kee lives in southeast Wisconsin. She used to work as a copy editor but had to give up the job because of repetitive motion injuries. Now, she works for a fair-trade distributor. Seána has always been an oral storyteller and started writing in high school. As support was lacking, she hid her work […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents “Dance Connection” June 16th
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest presents a collection of dances with dancers of all ages and levels from youth to professional. Cast includes audience favorite, Richard Philion from New York, who will perform with featured dancers Adelaine Campbell Prest, Sophie Herrera, Phoebe Holland, Joanna Mesler, and Lilie Nausid. Performance will include excerpts […]
Grave Concerns to Raise Dough June 12 at Lakewood MOD Pizza
Submitted by Laurel Lemke, Grave Concerns Association Chair. The Grave Concerns Association invites the community to their fundraising event on Monday June 12 at the Lakewood Town Centre, 10427 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Suite 102. Persons who order from MOD PIzza that day and mention Grave Concerns will allow a portion or their purchase to […]
Tacoma Historical Society to Host Historic Tea Party
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join us on June 25th, 2023 to mark the 114th anniversary of the Suffrage Special! In 1909, the National American Woman Suffrage Association held its forty-first annual convention in Seattle. Scheduled for July 1st through 6th, this conference was set to coincide with the opening of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, which […]
Adventure Awaits: Family Activities for All Ages
Metro Parks Tacoma has a variety of fun activities happening as the summer nears. Click here to learn more and sign up.
Clover Park High School Student CompletesHouse Page Program
Clover Park High School ninth grader Samantha Rodrigues served as a page for 26th District Representative Michelle Caldier during her term in the House Page Program. This was Rodrigues’ first term as a page. She participated in a variety of hands on learning experiences while serving on the chamber floor and supporting members of the […]