Registration is now open for Write in the Harbor, the regional writers’ conference held each November at Tacoma Community College’s Gig Harbor campus. This year’s conference will be held Nov. 3 – 4. The conference begins Friday night with an address by Keynote Speaker Putsata Reang, an author and journalist whose writings have appeared in The […]
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Gray Lumber, Tacoma Sunrise Rotary support TPD
Tacoma Police Department social media post. We really appreciate the donations made by Gray Lumber Company and the Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club. The funds will be used to buy school supplies for our youth at the upcoming Tacoma Police Department’s kids Health & Safety Fair.
The tiniest buffalo
If the tiger is the king of the jungle, then the anoa would be the gardener. They’re not iconic like an elephant or acrobatic like a siamang. They don’t star in Pixar movies or cartoons. Even in the jungle, they can be impossible to find. But this tiniest species of buffalo, just 30 inches tall, has its […]
David Arkenstone tour to make a stop in Tacoma
From his first Grammy nomination in 1992 through his latest Grammy nomination in 2022, David Arkenstone’s music has become the soundtrack to our lives with unforgettable NBC Sports themes such as The Kentucky Derby to epic gaming music for World of Warcraft, from Music Inspired by Middle Earth to area music as you stroll through Epcot at […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, August 13 […]
Workshop on Contracting With the City of Tacoma August 23
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 contracting opportunities with the City of Tacoma on August 23, 2023, from 11 AM – […]
Rock the Foundation set for Sept. 16
TACOMA, Wash. — Tickets are now available for Rock the Foundation, an annual fundraising event of the MultiCare Health Foundation. This year’s event takes place Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Marriot Tacoma Downtown. Musical entertainment will be provided by Hit Explosion, performing dance hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Proceeds from the event will […]
Main Library will close for updates, fully reopen in spring
Tacoma Public Library announcement. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library (TPL)’s Main Library, located at 1102 Tacoma Ave. S, will temporarily close to the public starting on Monday, Sept. 1. The 95,000-square foot building in downtown Tacoma will update its interior and exterior to improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency and make space for new nonprofit tenants. TPL slates […]
Community Invited to Join Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker for Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor Kristina Walker is hosting an informal Coffee (or Tea!) on August 19, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at the Moore Public Library (215 S. 56th St.). During this event, Deputy Mayor Walker will answer questions from community members, and listen to perspectives that they have to share, about City […]