TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma, along with others involved in the Green Tacoma Partnership, invites community members to participate in Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day events on Saturday, October 14, from 9 AM to noon. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, and remove weeds and litter, while connecting with other likeminded […]
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Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Equity in Contracting (EIC) Advisory Committee: The EIC Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s EIC policy. The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations of Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Ground Breaking Ceremony. A Start of a New Era for APCC
On September 8, 2023, Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) witnessed an overwhelming display of community support during its highly anticipated groundbreaking event. Hundreds of individuals representing the diverse cultures embraced by APCC gathered to be part of this historic moment. Early arrivals seized the opportunity to mingle and share personal stories of their connections with […]
Work on ‘Links to Opportunity’ Sidewalk and Streetscape Upgrades Has Started in Hilltop Business District
TACOMA, Wash. – Work on sidewalk and streetscape upgrades in the Hilltop has started. Leading this phase of the “Links to Opportunity” Streetscape Project, the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department will bring: “The Hilltop Business District will leverage improvements through Links to Opportunity, so businesses and community members thrive,” said Hilltop Business District Association […]
Experience Meadow Park after dark with the return of Glow Golf
The days are quickly getting shorter here in the Pacific Northwest, but there’s no reason to head inside just because the streetlights are on. These early evenings are the perfect time to enjoy the triumphant return of Glow Golf at Metro Parks Tacoma’s Meadow Park Golf Course. Every Friday and Saturday evening from September 22 […]
Tacoma, Pierce County to Hold Joint Study Session on Homelessness, Sept. 19
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at noon, the Tacoma City Council and Pierce County Council are scheduled to hold a joint Study Session to discuss coordinated approaches to addressing homelessness. This will be the first joint Study Session between our governing bodies in recent memory, and is focused on a topic of vital importance to many of our communities. Tacoma is a visible epicenter of what we clearly know is a regional homelessness crisis and, last year, Pierce County and the City of Tacoma […]
Help name Point Defiance Zoo’s new muskox calf
TACOMA, Wash.— Voting is now open for our community to choose the name of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s newest baby animal- a female muskox calf. The calf, born to eight-year-old Charlotte, is now a week old and becoming more confident daily. “The young calf is rambunctious, curious, adventurous, and brave,” said assistant curator Shannon […]
Bates Technical College Celebrates Student Emily Stech’s Selection as 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Tacoma, WA – Bates Technical College student Emily Stech has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship presented by Phi Theta Kappa. An active member of the PTK honor society, she has remained committed to her academics and leadership roles. From a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 candidates, Emily […]
Workshop on How to Apply for Certification With the Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise September 27
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 partnering with Washington State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprise (OMWBE) staff to host a workshop on resources […]