Submitted by Phyllis McElroy, Communications & Marketing Director. TACOMA, WA – Communities for a Healthy Bay is thrilled to announce the five outstanding winners of the 2023 Stand for our Sound awards selected from a pool of nominees spanning South Puget Sound. The winners join the ranks of such past Stand for Our Sound award […]
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Study Reveals Economic Impact of Tacoma’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is Nearly $163 Million
TACOMA, Wash.– Last year, Tacoma’s nonprofit arts and culture sector generated nearly $163 million in economic activity, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study. That economic activity, which includes $75.9 million in event-related spending by audiences and $87.1 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations, supported 2,065 jobs […]
Plan additional travel time for night road work on southbound I-5 in Tacoma Oct. 28
Nighttime travelers who use southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma will want to plan for one night of lane and exit closures. People are encouraged to add additional time to their travels to help prevent delays. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 The night lane and ramp closures allow crews to […]
Tacoma Power receives federal funding to keep our clean electric system reliable for future demand
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Power was one of 66 hydro facilities in the country to receive hydroelectric production incentives from the Department of Energy for electricity generated at the North Fork Skokomish Powerhouse in 2021 and 2022, for $1.1M. The North Fork Skokomish Powerhouse in Hoodsport, WA, is part of the Cushman hydro project. The […]
Learn to make Ayam Masak Merah (red cooked chicken) with delicious Onde Onde dessert
November 4, 2023 at APCC, starts at 11 am Presented by: Mas Puteh and Safira Ezani APCC’s Taste of Asia event, featuring Malaysia, promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of Malaysian culture and cuisine. At the helm of this delectable adventure are the dynamic duo of Mas Puteh and Safira Ezani, renowned for their family business, […]
Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers, and the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Seek Heartwarming Pet Love Stories
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Pets change our lives. Now is your chance to save theirs! Thanks to Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers™, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is celebrating the love we share with our pets and highlighting the importance of pet adoption during the Petco […]
City of Tacoma Prepares for Possible Frost Through the Weekend
TACOMA, Wash. — With weather forecasts indicating that Tacoma can expect nighttime temperatures in the mid-thirties through the weekend – and a 50 to 60 percent chance of frost Saturday and Sunday morning – the City of Tacoma’s Street Operations crew is planning to apply de-icing material to arterial street bridge decks and hills tomorrow. […]
Point Defiance Zoo: Zoolights Tickets Now on Sale
TACOMA, Wash.– It’s only October, but the Zoolights crew at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is already hard at work setting up for the biggest and best holiday event in Pierce County. That’s right – it’s almost Zoolights time and you can get your timed online tickets now. The zoo’s annual holiday extravaganza returns this year […]
Seattle Men’s Chorus’ A TREEmendous Holiday Concert to play Pantages Dec. 1
Submitted by Seattle Men’s Chorus. It’s time to ho ho ho with Seattle Men’s Chorus. Seattle’s most joyful holiday tradition is a fun-filled celebration of seasonal favorites along with the Pacific Northwest’s gayest sing-along. With performances sprinkled throughout the month of December, Seattle Men’s Chorus sparks holiday joy with festive numbers like “Puttin’ on the Holiday […]