TACOMA, Wash.– It stars a wizard, a zookeeper, and a brilliant dog. There are broomsticks and potions. It’s the animal show at the Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater – and it probably sounds very familiar to Harry Potter fans. But “Extraordinary Creatures and How to Care for Them” isn’t about magic. It’s about how keepers care for animals […]
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Washington’s Largest Intake Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support to Secure $25,000 Gift
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is close to securing a $25,000 gift to sustain critical care and services to animals, needing only 15 new monthly donors to reach its goal of 100 enrollments and unlock the donation. Recurring monthly donations starting from $5 per month grants donors access to the shelter’s Loyal […]
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum welcomes community
Klahowya! The call of “welcome” among fur traders and residents during the 19th century across the region comes from Chinook Jargon – a combined language including elements from Chinook, Salish, Makah, French, English and more. On April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fort Nisqually welcomes guests to the museum for this spring awakening event […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Launches Cargo and Service Incentive Program in Tacoma, Seattle Harbors
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is launching a comprehensive cargo and service incentive program aimed at bolstering international container rail cargo volumes and improving service delivery in the Seattle and Tacoma harbors. With a commitment of $11 million in incentives, the program aims to increase intermodal cargo volumes, promote vessel schedule […]
Letter: Somewhere Down There
Somewhere down there, shuttling passengers to and from the airport in New Orleans, is a taxicab driver by the name of Jean Duval. I thought of him last evening as I looked out the window of the airplane carrying me back to Seattle following the conclusion of the National School Board Association annual conference. The […]
Tacoma Municipal Court Tackles Root Causes of Crime With Innovative Therapeutic Courts
The Tacoma Municipal Court is taking a data-driven approach to reducing crime and improving lives with two innovative therapeutic courts and proactive efforts to connect with the community. The therapeutic courts aim to address the underlying issues that often lead to criminal behavior, fostering safer communities and brighter futures for individuals. “Our therapeutic courts are […]
Your Spring Starter Pack Senior Resource Fair, Native Plant Sale and Earth Day Beach Cleanup
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Walk Tacoma Kickoff April 17
Tacoma, Wash. – Walk Tacoma is back for 2024! Join Downtown On the Go for our monthly walks, led by local experts, exploring Tacoma’s history, architecture, and community. Join us for the kickoff on April 17th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., providing a behind-the-scenes look at Tacoma’s local theaters. This walk will focus on the […]
Manuel and the Kid
Manuel pulled his truck up behind his workers who were taking a break. The crew was laughing at the antics of the Boss of the crew. The Boss was acting out a story he had just read about a salesman who spilled oil all over his sales suit, buying the only suit he could afford, […]