I had a nice introduction to the Summer Leadership Academy, which builds a collaboration and coordination between a host of military and civilian organizations with a focus on transportation and logistics. COL Richard N. Strand USA (R) gave an excellent keynote address concerning U.S. Strategic Insights and Interests. He also spoke later about “Understanding Ukraine.” […]
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Brown Bear Car Wash offers free anniversary “Beary Clean” car washes on August 24
Submitted by Brown Bear Car Washes. Brown Bear Car Wash will provide free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, August 24, as it celebrates 66 years of serving customers throughout the Puget Sound area, including the Brown Bear tunnel car wash at Tacoma – 5950 6th Ave, 3002 S 38th St and 13204 Pacific Ave […]
I-5 and South 38th as seen in 1960
Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X post. This aerial photograph taken August 17, 1960 shows the I-5 interchange at South 38th, with excavation work for the new interstate begun, and the 38th St. bridge complete. The large area of cleared land is the future home of the Tacoma Mall.
TPU reports no PFAS found in water source
Tacoma Public Utilities Twitter/X post. You may have heard information recently about proposed regulation on a group of artificial compounds labeled PFAS. Rest assured, Tacoma Water did not detect them in the Green River, where we derive 95% of our drinking water. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/39c5wgL.
Soon It’s Gonna Rain – Farewell, Tom Jones
My junior year at Clover Park High School in Lakewood was magical. I took a number of speech classes as well as acting classes. My teacher in all these endeavors was Virginia Heidbreder. In addition to regular classes, Mrs. Heidbreder arranged for a trip to the University of Washington just for her students, where we […]
Meet artist Camille Patha – Aug. 24 at TAM
The colorful exhibition “Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power” is coming to a close at Tacoma Art Museum. All are invited to a lively discussion with artist Camille Patha and exhibition curator Faith Brower. Thursday, August 246-8 p.m.Tacoma Art Museum (1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402) Free admission; no registration required During the program, Camille will […]
Penguin Chick Regina Joins Penguin Point
Penguin chick Regina passed her “swimming lessons” and can now be seen in Penguin Point with the rest of the Magellanic penguin colony. The two-month-old chick, raised by parents Orange and Yellow, recently learned how to swim behind the scenes with keepers. In the wild, parents keep their chicks out of the water until they grow in […]
Tacoma’s Hylebos Bridge closed until further notice
City of Tacoma Twitter/X post. The Hylebos bridge on E. 11th Street in Tacoma will be closed until further notice between Marine View Drive to Taylor Way for maintenance.
New Park Guides will provide engagement and outreach patrols in Tacoma parks
Visitors spending time in Tacoma parks will notice new faces making the rounds this summer. Metro Parks Tacoma launched a refreshed Park Guides program this month, starting with four full-time individuals split between regional and neighborhood parks. The guides will be a first point of contact for visitor questions and concerns, provide education and information […]