The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]
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MultiCare honored for promoting well-being of health care workers
MultiCare Health System has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ organization. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Aquarium’s Volunteer Dive Team
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s volunteer dive team won a significant achievement award in volunteer engagement from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) in September. The national award recognizes Point Defiance Zoo for effectively engaging volunteers in the overall mission and operation of the organization. “Our exceptional team of volunteer divers plays a vital […]
Student Government Day Applications Due November 19
TACOMA, Wash. — Students enrolled in Tacoma Public Schools – in the ninth through 12th grades – are encouraged to apply by November 19 to participate in Student Government Day which takes place this year on November 28. Student Government Day participants will meet with the Mayor, Tacoma City Council Members, City of Tacoma executives and staff […]
Extended T Line service for P!NK and Tool concerts at Tacoma Dome
Ride the T Line to see P!NK and Tool in concert! We’ve extended our service hours, so fans can get to the Tacoma Dome and back safely. Both the P!NK and Tool concerts are expected to run from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sound Transit will operate extended hours to accommodate crowds leaving the Tacoma […]
UWL/SWIRE Shipping, Hyundai GLOVIS, and Rail Management Services win North Star Awards
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Cargo Anchor Award is presented to an organization whose activities have grown cargo volumes in the NWSA gateway, spurring economic growth in the region. This year, two organizations rose to the top as key contributors to cargo volumes in the Pacific Northwest. GLOVIS America is the logistics provider for Hyundai […]
Paying Your City Bills and Fees Online Just Got Easier
TACOMA, Wash. – City of Tacoma customers will see their bill-payment experience get a lot faster and easier starting October 12, 2023 with the launch of a new payment portal webpage that consolidates most of the City’s payment links on one webpage for faster, more convenient service. The City’s Treasury Office will be switching most […]
The Board of Health Oct. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Oct. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Workshop on Business License, Insurance and Bond Requirements for Contractors October 25
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on business license, insurance and bond requirements for contractors wanting to do business with the City […]