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 […]
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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 […]
Tacoma City Council Approves New Tax Credits to Spur Employment for Individuals With Disabilities and Green Jobs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council adopted two new tax credits on December 19 to incentivize the private sector to create green jobs and hire more individuals with disabilities. Mayor Victoria Woodards, Council Member Keith Blocker, Council Member Joe Bushnell, and Council Member Kiara Daniels brought forward the Tacoma Work Opportunity $1,000 tax credit […]
28 Community Art Projects Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $156,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 28 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2024 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, dance, literary, music, theatre, visual, and cross-disciplinary arts. “We’re heartened to fund arts and culture projects that highlight the arts as […]
Sign up for Polar Bear Plunge, Kraken Celebration at Verlo, Neon New Years
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Best Photos Of 2023
As another year ends, we reflect on the special moments Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium had the privilege of being a part of in 2023. We welcomed polar bear sisters Laerke and Astra to the Pacific Northwest, explored the shore with our community, and muskox Charlotte gave birth to Willow, among so many other moments. Enjoy some […]
Yummy Burgers for Three at the Clubhouse Grill
We hadn’t seen cousin Lavinia since laughing for more than two hours at CenterStage in Federal Way and their panto (pantomime), Sleeping Beauty. Peg and I went to the University Place library. She found books to check out and I read magazines while waiting. Peg suggested we call Lavinia to join us for lunch at […]
Patsy Surh Place Groundbreaking
Asia Pacific Cultural Center and Low Income Housing Institute wish to invite you to a historical groundbreaking ceremony for Patsy Surh Place. December 20, 2023 at 11 am. 711 S. 38th St., Tacoma. Patsy Surh Place is a new, mixed-use construction project located in the Lincoln District Neighborhood of Tacoma. This 6-story building will provide 77 units […]
Printmaking Exhibition & Exchange Opens Jan. 2 in The Gallery at TCC
Don’t miss a new three-week exhibition in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College this January! The Printmaking Exchange & Exhibition: Flora & Fauna will be on display Jan. 2 – 19. Exhibition Events Art History Book Club: Jan. 3, noon, in The Gallery & online. Discussing “Still Life” by Sarah Winman. Reception: Jan. 4, 4,-6 p.m. Gallery […]