Submitted by Tacoma Sun. City of TacomaCity Council Agenda747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402, Council ChambersDial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126Webinar Link: http://www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099June 27, 20235:00 PM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS:RES41228 – A resolution awarding a contract to Asphalt Patch Systems, Inc., in the amount of $460,860, plus applicable taxes, plus a 15 percent contingency, […]
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Tacoma comes together to provide late night teen programming, safe spaces for summer
The end of the school year marks the start of a new Summer Teen Late Nights program. The drop-in program provides middle and high school students with opportunities to stay safe and engaged in fun activities at locations across the city thanks to the collaboration of a network of community partners. Teens can enjoy free […]
Sam Houston State University Announces Spring 2023 President’s List
Tacoma’s Lauren Herren earned a spot on the Spring 2023 semester President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Undergraduates must achieve a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours to earn this distinction.
Plan for weekend overnight lane and ramp closures on I-705 in Tacoma June 23-24
TACOMA – Travelers using Interstate 705 in Tacoma will want to plan for overnight roadwork Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close lanes and ramps to replace directional signs over the roadway. 10 p.m. Friday, June 23 to 5 a.m. Saturday, June 24 10 p.m. Saturday, […]
Make the Most of your Summer: Family Activities for All Ages
Summer is here. Following is a list of a few ideas for your consideration. Click here to learn more and register (as required).
Enjoy a Creative, Cultural Summer at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Looking for fun things to do this summer? Tacoma Art Museum offers several regular programs and is participating in community events — and many are free of charge. Activities and exhibitions helped TAM earn Best Museum and Best Art Gallery honors in the annual Best of the South Sound program […]
Council Member Comments on South End Neighborhood Council’s Recent ‘Compassionate Tacoma’ Recognition
“I (Joe Bushnell) recently nominated the South End Neighborhood Council (SENCo) for the Mayor’s Compassionate Tacoma recognition in honor of its members’ inspirational and transformative efforts to create safe, healthy and beautiful community gathering spaces in Tacoma’s South End. It is a recognition well deserved. “With determination and a clear vision for the future, SENCo […]
Sam Houston State University Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Tacoma’s Lauren Herren earned a spot on the Spring 2023 semester Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Body-worn camera: Deputies arrest armed carjacking suspect
On June 1, Special Investigations Unit deputies spotted an armed carjacking suspect at an apartment complex near 112th St E and D St E in Parkland. The suspect was still driving the Honda Civic that he stole at gunpoint from the Hosmer area of Tacoma the night before. Just as backup deputies were arriving, the […]