TACOMA, Wash. – District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge will host a town hall on December 18, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the VFW 969 Hall (3510 McKinley Ave. in Tacoma). The event will be an opportunity for District 4 residents and businesses to connect with Council Member Sadalge, reflect on his first […]
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This weekend Salmon Saturdays, Jingle Bell Run and more winter fun at Wright Park
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City Council Adopts City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has adopted the City of Tacoma’s 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, a comprehensive financial plan that prioritizes essential services, invests in innovative solutions, and reinforces the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. This $4.7 billion budget, developed through a collaborative and transparent process, aims to navigate current economic challenges while laying the […]
Damning Disgusting Evidence
I grew up with Mary Anne. I knew her forwards and backwards. I never heard her say a mean word to anyone and in our neighborhood there were lots of mean words describing almost everyone from blocks around. I also knew she didn’t lie. I heard her father beating her one evening when he didn’t […]
Pierce County housing trusts receive $40,000 in grants from WaFd Bank
Submitted by WaFd Bank. Pierce County Community Land Trust founder Jessie Baines received a very happy surprise recently. He applied for a $5,000 grant from the WaFd Bank Foundation and was told the amount was being awarded to his non-profit that aims to help conserve inhabitable land within Pierce County to provide affordable housing and […]
Weekend repairs on westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge Dec. 14-15
TACOMA – Another section of the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs repair. The fix requires two consecutive days of lane closures while crews repair an expansion joint in the bridge’s surface. This expansion joint is in a different location than the one that required emergency lane closures in May. 8 a.m. Saturday, […]
City Council Receives Update on City of Tacoma’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council was presented with an update on the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, the City continues to take significant steps to address homelessness, demonstrating a proactive and compassionate approach. By focusing on both immediate needs and long-term solutions, aligning with state and regional […]
Commissioner and Major League Baseball record-holder hangs up his cleats
TACOMA, WA: Aaron Pointer pursued sports to earn a living and ended up learning a way to live. The longtime commissioner for Metro Parks Tacoma fell in love with athletics when he was 2 and went on to have a storied career. He broke barriers as the only Black player on his professional baseball team […]
Tacoma Business Council Petition to Protect Tacoma Fire position
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Last Tuesday the City Council voted to cut 16 positions from Tacoma Fire Department. Cuts are needed to address the budget deficit, but to us things like the $1M skateboard park they plan for under 405 and other nonessential programs must be cut before any cuts to our core government services. […]