TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) voted to approve $90,000 of Special Events funding for 39 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2024. These events are free, inclusive, all-ages events that reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout Tacoma. Music, performing arts, youth activities, multicultural traditions, […]
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City Manager Elizabeth Pauli and Police Chief Avery Moore on Next Steps Regarding Tacoma Police Department Officers
“We understand the anticipation surrounding the potential disciplinary actions and future of the officers involved in the recent trial. We acknowledge that you – the community we serve – were expecting clear answers within 14 business days, which would be Thursday, January 11. “We share your desire for swift resolution. These past weeks have been filled with […]
Four Positions Open on the Bicycle Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group
The City of Tacoma is seeking to fill three adult member positions and one alternate member position ( for an adult or youth 16-18 years of age) on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG). The BPTAG focuses on making it safer and easier to use active transportation in Tacoma, which includes walking, using […]
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma – with a twist
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Hip-Hop and BeatBox come to Old Town Tacoma! Tuesday, February 13 , 7:00 at Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th Street This month’s featured artists are: Czon and Nicco father/son Hip-Hop duo and BeatBox Panda. Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma is featuring a twist on the concept of “classical” music […]
Celebrate MLK Day with rec swim and volunteer opportunities at our parks
Several upcoming events to check out. Click here to see more information and to register for any of the following events:
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy: Puget Sound Welcomes Professor Fred Johnson III for Keynote Lecture
TACOMA, Wash. – University of Puget Sound is pleased to invite the community to its 38th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The event at Kilworth Memorial Chapel will feature a thought-provoking keynote lecture by Professor Fred Johnson III, the Spring 2024 Swope Endowed Lecturer. Johnson, a […]
Park Board Commissioner swears in officials
TACOMA, WA: A ceremonial swearing-in Monday night recognized Commissioner Andrea Smith and welcomed Matthew Mauer, the newest member of the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Park Commissioners. This is the third term for Andrea Smith, who is president of the Park Board. Mauer, the government affairs manager at the Port of Tacoma, has been serving […]
To the left: traffic shift ahead on I-5 in Fife
FIFE – To the left, to the left, lanes are shifting to the left as a construction work zone on Interstate 5 at the Fife curve undergoes a transformation soon. On Wednesday, Jan. 10 contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 167 Completion Project will shift southbound I-5 lanes left toward the median. […]
City of Tacoma Activates Expanded Shelter Capacity
TACOMA, Wash. – With the potential for flooding and expected continued high winds, the City of Tacoma has asked its shelter providers to activate inclement weather beds this evening even though Tacoma is above temperature thresholds. The City expects to continue with this expanded capacity into next week until temperatures are higher. The following locations will open […]