TACOMA, Wash. — Freezing temperatures and possible snow flurries are in the forecast from January 11 through the weekend. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is deploying 13 snow plows, four sanding trucks, and three de-icing trucks throughout Tacoma starting January 11, and will continue snow operations throughout the storm event. During a snowstorm event, City […]
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Daytime repairs planned for westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Wednesday, Jan. 10
TACOMA – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge can expect daytime lane closures. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will close the two right lanes on the 1950 westbound bridge. During this time, westbound travel across the bridge will be reduced to […]
South Sound: Community Mourns Howdy Bagel Co-Founder
“Jacob Carter, the co-owner of popular Tacoma bagel shop Howdy Bagel, has died, according to a post shared on the business’s Instagram yesterday. “Carter, 32, and his husband and business partner Daniel Blagovich were vacationing in New Orleans at the time.” Read more on South Sound Magazine website.
2nd Annual Black Artists Exhibition Opens Feb. 1 in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College
What: 2nd Annual Black Artists Exhibition When: Feb. 1 – 29, 2024 Where: The Gallery at Tacoma Community College Featured Exhibition Events Free and open to the community. Community Reception: Feb. 9, 4-6 p.m. Family Day: Feb. 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. TCC Student & Employee Reception: Feb. 21, noon – 1 p.m. About the Exhibition Curated by a panel […]
Associated Ministries welcomes new Board members
Associated Ministries is proud to announce the addition of two new Board members to our already amazing Board! For full list of AM Board members, click here. Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund accepted a call to serve as rector of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Tacoma on Nov. 1. Paul and his wife, Erica, are both Washington natives. After serving […]
Husky Watch Party in Tacoma for National Championship
Submitted by University of Washington Tacoma. The undefeated Dawgs are heading to the College Football Playoff National Championship in Houston. UW Tacoma will host the official Tacoma watch party as UW takes on the Michigan Wolverines. Where: Poquitos Tacoma, 649 Division Ave., Tacoma, Wash. When: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Cost: […]
Bates Technical College Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Guest Speaker Kwabi Amoah-Forson
Bates Technical College will welcome Tacoma’s Peace Laureate as keynote speaker in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Kwabi Amoah-Forson is a local humanitarian known for his impactful efforts in promoting peace and diversity. He will share a message centered on peace with the college community on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m.-noon at the South […]
Associated Ministries Board Approves Revised Mission Statement
As we look around our community it is easy to see more and more people in need. It is clear that we need to find new ways to do new things to meet new needs. And we are encouraged that there is a growing commitment throughout Pierce County to work together better to impact the […]
Homeownership Center Northwest Celebrates 30 years with Blueprint Dinner
Submitted by Homeownership Center Northwest. The Homeownership Center Northwest is inviting you to join us for the first annual “Blueprint Dinner” at Tacoma Consignment on February 10 from 6:00-9:00 pm. It is going to be an exciting evening celebrating 30 years of HCNW providing affordable homeownership opportunities to Pierce County! The mission of the Homeownership […]