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 […]
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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 […]
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension opens for passengers Sept. 16
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the community is invited to the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center (TUPAC), 1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA 98405, by the new Hilltop District T Line station, for a 10 a.m. celebration of the beginning of service and a ribbon cutting. There will be remarks by elected officials and community leaders and performances […]
Connect with Pierce County’s Largest Employer at Military Affairs Forum
Join us Tuesday, September 19, 8-9:30 am for Military Affairs Forum! Attend this breakfast event for networking, news updates, and opportunities for your business to get involved with the largest employer in Pierce County: Joint Base Lewis-McChord! The guest speaker at this forum will be Col Sergio E. Anaya, Commander of 62d Airlift Wing at […]
Koibito Sushi Restaurant Review
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, my wife Peg and I with my cousin Lavinia traveled to Olympia to enjoy the play, The Revolutionists at Harlequin. Peg and I drove from the Northend of Tacoma to Lakewood where we met up with Lavinia. She drove from Lakewood to Olympia. We made a mistake in time for […]
Tacoma Reads 2023 focuses on theme of Housing Insecurity
Tacoma Public Library, City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, sponsors, and community partners are pleased to announce a full lineup of unique programs, events, workshops, and author talks for Tacoma Reads 2023. Tacoma Reads is a city-wide reading program that seeks to engage the community in dialogue around contemporary themes. For 2023, Mayor Woodards selected the […]
South Sound Philanthropy Summit Presents “Refresh, Revise, Revitalize” in 2023
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) South Sound Chapter and the South Sound Planned Giving Council (SSPCG) are pleased to announce the 11th Annual South Sound Philanthropy Summit on Friday, September 29, 2023. The return to in-person at Allenmore Elks Lodge will feature keynotes from industry thought leaders, a panel presentation from sector innovators, and a […]
Tacoma Arts Live presents Vienna Boys Choir
Tacoma Arts Live presents the illustrious and world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir on Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater. Tickets start at $19 and are on sale now. The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous and oldest choirs in the world. In 1498, Emperor Maximilian I moved his court to Vienna to establish the […]