Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (August 25, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced over $18.3 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve fish passage across Washington’s Sixth Congressional District – including in Grays Harbor County, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Tacoma. The funding announced today […]
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Community Engagement a Core Component of New Community Tree Program
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has partnered with the Tacoma Tree Foundation to launch Tacoma’s Community Tree Program. With a focus on increasing the urban tree canopy across Tacoma in an equitable manner through neighborhood-based planting projects and tree giveaways – as well as educational activities that highlight the many social and environmental benefits of […]
UPS Students Join the Northwest Room for Summer Internship Program
This was the second year that the Northwest Room and Community Archives Center were invited to be host locations for the University of Puget Sound’s Summer Fellowship Internship (SFI) Program. Through a competitive application process, UPS selects students to participate in the program and places them with local nonprofit or public sector organizations. Participants take […]
What Has the Tacoma City Council Been Up To?
Submitted by Morgan Alexander. In light of the recent talk of the Tacoma City Council getting pay raises, the Tacoma Sun thought it would be interesting to see exactly what the council has accomplished so far this year. The results will shock you! At the time of this writing, 17 resolutions have been passed this […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
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 Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, August 27 for […]
UPS Celebrates Major Fundraising Milestones in 2022-23
University of Puget Sound announcement. University of Puget Sound’s motto—”To the heights!”—has rarely felt so apt. In July, the university closed the books on another successful year as it celebrated raising $26.16 million, a 43% increase from the previous fiscal year. The gifts will help Puget Sound continue to work toward the ambitious goals set […]
Local government relations consultant to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
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 […]
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 […]