The theme of the 13th Annual TCC Diversity Film Festival is “Laughter as medicine.” Thanks to sponsorship by TCC, the TCC Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and The Grand Cinema, all film screenings are free for everyone, including the films shown at the Grand Cinema. The first three films will be shown at TCC, and the […]
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Community Invited to 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 26
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join the City of Tacoma on April 26, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at the 17th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo, returning to the University of Washington Tacoma campus along the Prairie Line Trail. This free, family-friendly event is open to the public and connects residents, […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
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, March 30 for […]
Improve water quality through Tacoma’s Urban Tree Sale
Pierce County Surface Water Management, in partnership with Pierce Conservation District, is offering residents of Tacoma, Puyallup, and unincorporated Pierce County the opportunity to purchase trees at a discount. A selection of 5–7-gallon, 10+ foot tall trees are available for a discounted price of $10-$30. The deadline to order trees from the 2025 Spring Urban Tree Sale is […]
City of Tacoma Prepares for Launch of Website Modernization Project
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has announced the upcoming modernization and domain change for its official website, currently known as cityoftacoma.org. With an anticipated launch date of April 30, 2025, the modernized website will be accessible at tacoma.gov, reflecting a commitment to an enhanced user experience, accessibility, and security. Since its inception in […]
Daffodil Parade remains a staple of the community
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The 92nd Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade brought Pierce County together on a picture-perfect, sunny Saturday on April 5. The 2025 parade, which included more than 125 floats, went through the streets of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting drawing hundreds of spectators spanning all ages in each city. Puyallup […]
Community Conversations in the Humanities Series Opens April 16 at TCC
Funded by a multi-year College Spark grant, TCC’s Community Conversations in the Humanities series provides a series of talks on humanities-related topics and invites the community to provide feedback on how the college can reimagine its humanities offerings in ways that center our students and the larger community. Held in the recently opened Center for […]
Fee-Waived Adoptions at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County invites the community to “Spring Into Love” by adopting a shelter pet. From Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13, adoption fees for all pets will be waived. “Spring is a season of new beginnings, making it […]
University of Puget Sound Announces New Interdisciplinary Data Analytics Minor
Submitted by By Veronica Craker, University of Puget Sound. The University of Puget Sound will launch an Interdisciplinary Data Analytics minor in Fall 2025, equipping students with the skills needed to navigate the growing world of big data, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. The new minor offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore data […]