W.W. Seymour Conservatory Newsletter story. Cuetlaxochitl (kwet-lac-SO-sheetl), or poinsettia as it is known in the U.S., is an iconic Christmas symbol. Often, plants that we know and love have rich histories, and their original names and stories aren’t always shared. Long before cuetlaxochitl became a symbol of Christmas, they were used ceremonially, medicinally and artistically […]
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Health Department lifts high-bacteria advisory for Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted its high-bacteria advisory for Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma. The results from water samples we collected Monday indicate the public health concern is over. You can enter the water safely. Questions? Contact the Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit our website to learn more. You can find current surface water advisories at tpchd.org/advisories.
Meet The “Shining Stars” Of The Aquarium
2024 resolution: Meet the shining stars of the Pacific Seas Aquarium. Of course, we’re talking about sea stars, commonly referred to as starfish. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is home to a variety of sea star species, all with incredibly unique characteristics and all worth celebrating. Sunflower Star Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is home to […]
Chris Bacha Selected to Serve as City Attorney
TACOMA, Wash. — After an extensive recruitment, City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Chief Deputy City Attorney and Interim City Attorney Chris Bacha to serve as City Attorney, effective January 2, 2024. City Manager Pauli’s appointment of Mr. Bacha was confirmed by the City Council at their meeting last night. Mr. Bacha fills the position […]
Tacoma Police Department Launches New Online Crime Data Dashboard
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department unveiled their new Tacoma Police Crime Dashboard tool at today’s City Council Study Session. The new online data analytics tool contains data spanning five years, which will continue to grow as new data is added to the dashboard at the end of each business day going forward. The […]
New Year’s Day Polar Plunge returns to Point Defiance Marina
Registration is open now for the New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge! Nothing says “fresh start” like the new year. During the Polar Bear Plunge at the Marina, participants will start the year with a mind-clearing, body-cleansing plunge into Commencement Bay and face 2024 feeling refreshed and clear-headed. Participants will take the plunge at the […]
City’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department Reports Fourth Quarter Results on Homelessness Response Efforts
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department provided an update on its ongoing efforts to address homelessness at today’s Council Study Session. Some of the highlights from today’s briefing include: The Council also received information about the status of several contracts with non-profit providers for shelter. The Aspen Court shelter […]
Verdict
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Today (December 21, 2023) our community learned the verdict in the trial of three Tacoma Police officers accused in the death of Manny Ellis. It has been more than three years since that fateful night when Mr. Ellis died in police custody. Today’s verdict will elicit a wide variety […]
Of Rats and Men
The door bell’s grinding ring rang out four times signifying the arrival of Dr. Weirdo, our champion and benefactor. He came at the strangest times . . . in fact it often felt as if we were on the same time-line or perhaps sharing something akin to the vibrations in our souls. But somehow, I […]