College Board announced that Steilacoom High School (SHS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning silver distinction. SHS has been recognized for student success in the Advanced Placement program, while broadening access. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while […]
Zoo Boo at Point Defiance Zoo Oct. 19-20
TACOMA, Wash.— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s beloved Zoo Boo weekend returns on October 19‐20, bringing festive fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy watching animals throughout the zoo munch on pumpkins, and dive into a weekend packed with games, arts, and crafts. Highlights include: Kids can indulge in candy and treats, and the Kids’ […]
Annual Membership Meeting
Tacoma Historical Society will hold our Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Avenue South. We are so fortunate to have Eli Moreno as our presenter. Eli is the developer of Old City Hall. He will provide us with a progress […]
City of Tacoma’s Biennial Budget Development Process Continues With Department Presentations
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget — a comprehensive document that seeks to align the City’s services with its financial capacity, City Council priorities, and community needs over the next two years — was presented to the City Council and posted at cityoftacoma.org/budgetdevelopment on October 1. Starting tomorrow, budget presentations offering a […]
Evergreen Golf Club Swings Into Action in South Sound
Via South Sound Business: A massive new home for indoor golf instruction, practice, performance training, and fun officially opened its doors Tuesday in Fircrest. Evergreen Golf Club — at 2101 Mildred St. W., near Tacoma Community College — is a 24,000-square-foot facility, which its operators believe is the largest of its kind in the country. It […]
JBLM will be conducting demolitions training Oct. 8-9
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Oct. 8 at 6:30 a.m. to Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Be an Engaged Resident: Join a City Commission
Do you want to contribute to the city where you live? Do you want to meet fellow residents who are engaged and enthusiastic about the future of University Place? If so, the City of University Place has volunteer openings on its Economic Development Advisory, Park Advisory and Planning commissions. Commission members’ perspectives and experience help […]
DuPont West proposed development subject of Oct. 15 hearing
Project Description: The proposal is to construct a 256,800 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 19.65-acres of vacant land located on the west side of Sequalitchew Drive. The proposal includes grading, paved truck maneuvering, truck and vehicular parking, landscaping, water and sanitary sewer extensions, franchise utility improvements, and a stormwater collection and infiltration facility. The […]
“A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert
Tacoma – On Saturday, October 26 (7 pm), the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association will present the 18th annual “A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert at the Pantages Theater. For this highly entertaining concert, TYSA students play music from popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies. The audience is also invited to come […]