TACOMA, Wash. – Today, Anita Gallagher, an independent government relations consultant and freelance writer working primarily in the public policy arena, will attend her first meeting as the newest Tacoma Public Utility Board member. Prior to starting her own business, Gallagher led government relations for the Pacific Northwest for Lime, the world’s largest shared electric […]
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Activities for the Whole Family: Summer Bash, Hikes, Un-Stuff the Bus and more
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Single Tickets and Subscriptions Still Available
Ticket sales for individual concerts are now on sale- but SUBSCRIBING will still guarantee you the best seat selection! Single tickets are on sale for Season 77. We have season ticket packages to meet every schedule and budget. Choose from our Premier Series with all eight concerts, our 6-concert Just the Classics, or our Compose Your Own package that lets […]
Double the Joy
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Tacoma Habitat celebrated a double home dedication on Saturday, August 19, which included our 300th new construction home! With double the joy, we welcomed Vinh and Linh to home #300, sponsored by the Weyerhaeuser Alumni, and LeVena to home #301, sponsored by BCRA and the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Learn […]
New South Tacoma Fire Station proposed
From Metro Parks Tacoma Twitter/X feed. A new South Tacoma Fire Station is proposed for the vacant corner of the SERA campus, near S. 58th and Tyler. Read the proposal, give feedback, and get details about an open house on August 31 at https://bit.ly/3DY6adw
Sailing Away in Defense – Our Gray Ships Nearby
Since World War II, the National Defense Transportation Association has served our country’s national defense and homeland security as a trusted environment where government, military, and private sector professionals can solve pressing challenges in the fields of logistics, transportation, and passenger travel services. I got to see this in action. I’m a long time member […]
National Cinema Day, Aug. 27
From the Grand Cinema Twitter/X feed. This Sunday, August 27, is National Cinema Day! To celebrate, theaters around the country are offering $4 tickets for ALL FILMS, ALL DAY! Get tickets: https://l8r.it/iPDn
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension service to begin Sept. 16
After extensive quality and safety testing and 20 years since service first began on its initial segment, the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension of the T Line will open to passengers on September 16, 2023. The 2.4-mile Hilltop extension doubles the length of the T Line and includes seven new stations. They are: “Connecting more of […]
100 years ago today
From Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X feed. 100 years ago today! Employees of the Walker Cut Stone Company stand outside their new plant located at 2403 Center Street on August 21, 1923. The sandstone was brought in from the company’s quarry near Wilkeson and then cut and formed by workers in Tacoma.