Tacoma, Wash. – As housing costs continue to rise, our seniors face unique issues in retaining access to services, community, and stability. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring the challenges impacting Tacomans ability to Age in Place, and how addressing them can make Tacoma a better place for everyone to live, work, and play. […]
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Wapato Park given historical designation as city landmark
Wapato Park started as a picturesque retreat, helped put people back to work during the Great Depression and is now protected as a Tacoma landmark. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to add Wapato Park to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places after the Landmark Preservation Commission recommended the listing. Although it joins more than […]
City of Tacoma Nominates Cassidy Maruska for Prestigious Association of Washington Cities Scholarship
TACOMA, Wash. — Mayor Victoria Woodards proudly announced the City of Tacoma’s nomination of Cassidy Maruska, from the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. The AWC CQC Scholarship recognizes high school seniors and college students demonstrating exceptional community commitment through leadership and […]
Don’t miss the annual Fieldhouse Flea Market
Submitted by Lynn Raisi. Are you seeking vintage treasures, handmade creations, and a fabulous Food Court? Don’t miss the annual Fieldhouse Flea Market! The University of Puget Sound Women’s League Fieldhouse Flea Market is happening Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held since 1968, we are Tacoma’s original vintage and creative Market. The $5 […]
The Snits Battles
A Short Story… My mother used to complain about some of my friends and even a cousin or two arguing. It struck me that she and her sister must have had a snit or two in their early days and probably even more when they were darn near or completely grown. Having a snit was […]
City of Destiny Awards: Nominations Open Through March 14, 2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is now accepting nominations for the 39th Annual City of Destiny Awards, a tradition honoring outstanding local volunteers since 1987. The nomination period closes on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. The City of Destiny Awards celebrate exceptional contributions to Tacoma across a wide range of categories, […]
Introducing Ume
And… it’s a girl! We’re excited to share that our rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf has been named Ume (pronounced oo-may), a name chosen by her dedicated keeper staff. Ume means plum blossom and apricot in Japanese. The calf will remain behind the scenes in the Asian Forest Sanctuary, nursing and bonding with her […]
Carla Santorno selected to fill vacant seat on Board of Park Commissioners
A successor has been appointed to complete the remaining term of Tim Reid’s elected position on the Board of Park Commissioners. The Board voted unanimously at its regular meeting Monday, selecting Carla Santorno from four finalists who were interviewed the week before. Santorno is a retired superintendent with Tacoma Public Schools who served from 2012 […]
Books Stores Are Dangerous
A Short Story… Jerry had a problem. He had loved books ever since he was a child. He married a woman who also loved to read. As they aged however, they had eye and other medical problems. Jerry’s wife Malinda had died six months earlier and now he just felt like he would be heading […]