Submitted by State Farm and Red Cross. Local State Farm agents donated 5,027 pairs of new socks to benefit active military, veterans and displaced families. Working with the American Red Cross of South Puget Sound, State Farm conducted a sock drive at their annual Fall Planning Meeting where agents met to discuss community engagement and […]
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Annual Snow and Ice Training on November 7 and 8
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is holding its annual snow and ice training on November 7 and 8 between 7:30 AM to 4 PM each day. During this timeframe, emergency snow vehicles will be dispatched for crews to experience operating these vehicles along snow routes and around traffic. During a snowstorm event, […]
Free admission for veterans on Nov. 11 to Northwest Trek, Point Defiance Zoo
U.S. military veterans are invited to enjoy both Pierce County sister zoos, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, at no charge on Veterans’ Day on Nov. 11. The offer is open to all who are serving or have served honorably in the United States armed services. Veterans’ immediate family members will […]
Dining Review for Crudo & Cotto
Have you ever worried about being offered something that is “too good a thing” to be real? Cousin Lavinia and Peggy and I were driving up and down the streets of Proctor in Tacoma looking for a restaurant that was supposed to be out of this world and incredibly inexpensive. Okay, okay, so there is […]
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Connects Adoptable Cats With Loving Homes During PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable cats to the Gig Harbor PetSmart in support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, taking place Nov. 6 – 9, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. During […]
East McKinley Road and East L Street Staircase to Close to the Public Starting November 6
TACOMA, Wash. — The staircase located between East McKinley Road and East L Street will be closed to the public until further notice, starting on Monday, November 6, 2023. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department inspected the stairs and determined, based on their condition, that a closure was necessary. These stairs were constructed in 1908 […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance awarded $54 Million Grant for Husky Terminal Expansion
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. Tacoma, WA — The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has been selected to receive $54 million in grant funding from the 2023 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The funding will support the expansion of Husky Terminal in our South Harbor, further increasing the NWSA gateway’s global competitiveness and regional job opportunities. “The Northwest […]
November is Military Appreciation Month at Classy Chassis
Submitted by Classy Chassis. November is Military Appreciation Month, and Classy Chassis honors those who serve with extra discounts all month long — plus a FREE CAR WASH on Veterans Day, Nov 11, open to close. Veterans, retired and active military personnel and their families will all receive the discounts. Due to the great success last year, we are once again partnering with […]
Free Dia de los Muertos Festival is Sunday at TAM
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Art-making workshops, traditional tapete (sand painting), ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones) and live performances are part of the 19th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Tacoma Art Museum. Activities are planned from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 5. Admission is free to the Día de los […]