TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing support of Tacoma’s small businesses, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is accepting applications for Small Business Renewal grant funding now through April 2, 2024. “Local businesses are the heartbeat of our city, driving economic growth, fostering community connections, and shaping the unique character […]
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Police airplane tracks reckless motorcycle to Tacoma gas station, rider arrested
Yesterday (March 14, 2024), our deputies were participating in multi-agency emphasis patrols when Washington State Patrol’s airplane, Smokey (also participating in the operation), spotted a motorcycle speeding westbound on SR-512. A trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider flipped off the trooper and fled at over 100 mph, splitting lanes and using the […]
SHIPWRECKED! A Staged Reading at Tacoma Little Theatre
A staged reading is a rehearsed read-through of a script, performed in front of a seated audience. About a week ago I got an email from my friend. A few months ago my cousin Lavinia Hart introduced a long time theater friend to Peggy and me. I believe “Lindy” and Dale Westgaard studied acting together […]
The Board of Health March 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County to host YMCA Mock Trial Championship for the first time
The YMCA Mock Trial State Championship will be held in Tacoma on Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at the County City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, in downtown Tacoma. The State Championship will be in Tacoma for the first time since the event began in 1987. Previous State tournaments were held in Olympia. […]
Hot Shop Hot Nights Back for 2024
Hilltop Artists announcement. This March, Adeye Jean-Baptiste is in residence at Hilltop Artists! The next Hot Shop Night will be March 29, 5-8 pm. During their week-long visit, renowned artists join us in the Hilltop Heritage hot shop, creating their own works, sharing processes and experiences with students, and collaborating with Hilltop Artists. The week culminates […]
First Date, the Musical
Ages ago I was attending a Friday night dance at the University of Puget Sound. It was the final dance until fall. The last number from the band began playing. I saw two girls standing together, one tall, one short. I simply asked, “Would you like to dance?” The shorter one kept looking at me […]
South Tacoma Community Members Invited to Attend Open House Event Thursday, March 21
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is hosting the third and final event of the “Spotlight on South Tacoma” series with an open house from 5:30-7:30 PM on Thursday, March 21 at STAR Center (3873 South 66th St., Journey North Room). During the open house, attendees will have a chance to hear about ongoing […]
The Price of Friendship
I had just finished delivering an order to a customer making their day. It was cold, really cold, and raining with a threat of snow. The wind was strong enough to make me wobble outside of my car. Instead of turning off Highway 99 for Milton, I continued on to the Poodle Dog. Inside I […]