Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the marine cargo partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, applauds the launch of the Puget Sound Zero-Emissions Truck Collaborative (Collaborative). The Collaborative – which meets for the first time on Friday, June 30 – brings together representatives from more than 25 key stakeholder groups, […]
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Local Animal Shelter Receives Grant for Lifesaving Work
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is set to receive a $90,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, […]
Prairie Line Walk & Talk
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour, July 14 at 6 pm, of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today. […]
Rowing, Repairing, Sailing, and Catching the Wind
I’m sure we always think our fathers are a little weird when we’re growing up and then we sometimes think our children are a little weird when we’re raising them. That thought crossed my mind as I sat in my car waiting for my wife Peggy to get some allergy shots from her doctor. I […]
Health Department issues advisory for Jack Hyde Beach due to high bacteria levels
We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. We posted advisory signs along the the water and will continue to monitor bacteria levels. When tests […]
Restaurant Reviews From All Around Pierce County – Plus
My mother grew up in Nevada, Missouri. She loved pickled pigs feet, Veg-all, okra out of a can, and bacon. I agreed with her on bacon. My dad, also grew up in Nevada, Missouri. He got through high school by supporting himself with delivering newspapers, and odd jobs like sweeping out the nearby barbershop. He […]
Tacoma Arts Live Announces Extension for Utopian Garden
TACOMA, WASH.— Utopian Garden, an immersive and participatory art experience commissioned by Tacoma Arts Live in partnership with flora&faunavisions, has been extended to be open now through October 8 at Tacoma Armory. The exhibit runs Wednesday through Sunday; times vary. Tickets are on sale now. Visitors of all ages take a journey into the fantastical dreamscape of Utopian Garden, a […]
Modern Happy Hour meets 1850s Crafts and Trades – Tickets Available Now
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is thrilled to offer its beloved 21+ Homespun Happy Hour events once again. Back by popular demand, Homespun Happy Hour will occur at Fort Nisqually in Point Defiance Park 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, July 27 and August 31. Taking DIY back in time, this “make and take” event […]
Dr. Cobb retires from Tacoma Youth Symphony Association
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association announcement. Tacoma, WA: The Tacoma Youth Symphony Association would like to announce the retirement of Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Paul-Elliott Cobbs. Dr. Cobbs became Music Director of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association in 1997 and is the longest serving Music Director in TYSA’s 60-year history. During his tenure, the Tacoma […]