TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is proud to announce that two of its departments, Planning & Development Services and Environmental Services, have been honored with Healthy Communities awards from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. These awards celebrate local jurisdictions that demonstrate exceptional leadership in improving community health outcomes. “How our communities are designed […]
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Puyallup Tribal language consultant publishes first comprehensive analysis of the many Native names for Mount Rainier – ʔuhuyəxʷ ti dᶻixʷ pipa ʔə tiiɫ qa sdadaʔ ʔə tiiɫ skʷatač, ʔux̌alad ti ʔəswəli
PUYALLUP RESERVATION, Tacoma, Washington—The Puyallup Tribal Council and Puyallup Tribal Language Program celebrate the publication of a historic paper that for the first time gives a comprehensive linguistic analysis of the many Native names for Mount Rainier. The paper, titled “An Analysis of the Names for Mount Rainier,” was published Feb. 21 – International Mother […]
Top Rainy Day Activities At The Zoo
When it’s wet and cold outside, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and meet amazing animals! Warm, Indoor Aquariums The Pacific Seas Aquarium is indoors and heated and is open year-round. Guests can see green sea turtles, a giant Pacific octopus and a variety of colorful fish and vibrant jellyfish among […]
Big Steps for Pepper the Sea Lion Pup
Pepper, our playful and curious young sea lion pup, is growing more independent every day! As she gets bigger, she’s reaching some important milestones that will help her thrive. Pepper continues to nurse and bond with her mom, Eloise, and has integrated well with all of the seals and sea lions, including her dad, Boomer. […]
Seuss-tacular Spring Fling, Adult Flag Football League, Spring Camps and Coffee with the Birds
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Six finalists chosen for interviews to join Park Board
This is the last of three vacancies and one of the finalists could be appointed the newest commissioner during the Board’s regular meeting March 10 Members of the Board of Park Commissioners voted Monday to advance six people as finalists to the term for the elected position vacated by former Commissioner Rosie Ayala. After reviewing […]
The Wayward Wind
A Short Story… While my wife slept the night away, I was up repeatedly to pee of course, but only because I was actually awake and listening to the rain and more. The trees were in constant motion, I didn’t see any limbs come down, but I was willing to bet in the daylight there […]
Interim Police Chief Start Date Delayed; Acting Police Chief Appointed
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma anticipates a delay in the start date for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief, previously anticipated to be February 24, 2025. While the City is eager for her to assume this vital role, the completion of all necessary administrative processes has required additional time to schedule than initially […]
March 11 “The Quiet Between” Tales & Tunes from the North 7pm at Slavonian Hall
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. March 11, 7:00pm at Slavonian HallClassical Tuesdays in Old Town 2306 N 30th Street, Old Town Tacoma Anne Lyman and friends will help us celebrate the Quiet moments between winter and spring, the last deep calm of winter…Peaceful, Contemplative… Please join us for community, coffee and cookies before and […]