TACOMA, Wash. – At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz will host a town hall on December 16, 2023, from 11 AM to noon, at the University of Washington Tacoma (1950 South C Street, Milgard Hall, Room 110). Community members across Tacoma are invited to share their perspectives with Council Member Diaz, who is developing a community-informed […]
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Northwest Celebrates the 2023 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards
Today (Dec. 4, 2023), the Board of Directors of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) honored the winners of the 2023 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. The alliance recognized standout teams and individuals in both natural gas and electric efficiency for outstanding collaboration, innovative solutions, and career-long contributions to advancing energy efficiency in the Northwest. […]
Chasing Stories that Connect
When I was a boardmember with The Tacoma Actors Guild, we were struggling to get more supporters. Our patrons were not renewing memberships. No renewals mean death to live theater. A survey showed that those who attended our Tacoma Actors Guild productions did not like the plays that were being produced by TAG. Many of […]
City of Tacoma Awarded $2 Million in Grant Funding for Portland Avenue Vision Zero Project in District 4
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department recently received a $2,119,250 grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) Transportation Alternatives Program to identify and design safety improvements, enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections, and provide better access to public transit on Portland Avenue from East 27th to East 56th Street. The Portland […]
Denise Williams Joins Rainbow Center as Education Manager, Bringing Extensive Experience and Passion for Inclusion
The Rainbow Center is proud to announce the appointment of Denise Williams as the newest addition to its team, serving as the Education Manager. Denise brings a wealth of experience, a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a fervent passion for community engagement to her new role. Denise Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts […]
Tacoma City Council votes to approve the Utility Board proposed WestRock-related drinking water rate increase of 5 percent
TACOMA, Wash. – Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Tacoma Public Utilities drinking water customers will experience a 5 percent increase related to WestRock as well as an already approved system average rate increase of 4 percent. The WestRock-related rate increase will be applied equally to all customer types and will affect both the fixed and consumption-based parts […]
Online Event: International Day of People with Disabilities EDI Speaker Showcase
In recognition of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Damon Brooks & Associates (DB&A) will host an inaugural speaker showcase for conference organizers to find their next keynote presenter. The “EDI Virtual Speaker Showcase” will be a meaningful virtual gathering with a purpose. The event’s unique format will feature a one-hour, facilitated discussion […]
Cats the Musical – Review & Commentary
Tacoma Musical Theatre has another hit with their spectacular production of CATS, running now through December 17th. Opening night was a celebration of wonderful ensemble work, amazing solo-duet-and trio turns by talented singer-dancer-actors from beginning to end. The house was Standing Room Only and the audience stopped the show several times with appreciation, cheers and […]
Info Sessions regarding Upcoming Changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code, Dec. 4
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to attend one of two virtual information sessions on upcoming changes to the Tacoma Rental Housing Code on December 4, one at noon (click for access details) and another at 5:30 PM (click for access details). These sessions will be recorded and made available online as well, for those who cannot […]