Submitted by Tim Strege. Innov8social and founder Neetal Parekh was awarded $2,500 and six months co-working space from the annual Idea & Pitch Collaboration sponsored by the William Factory Incubator, Traction Space, Tacoma Venture Fund and KOZ Development. Innov8social offers tailored, participatory workshops with colleges, organizations and communities to provide creative social enterprise solutions to […]
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Letter: Tacoma should conduct Health Impact Assessment on permitted warehouse
Submitted by Michelle S. Mood, Tacoma. With NO full environmental or health impact assessment, the City of Tacoma has permitted a 2.5 million sq ft warehouse for South Tacoma that will generate something like 8-12,000 new vehicle trips a day going to SR16 and I-5 and points north — generating a lot more diesel exhaust, […]
Polar bear cubs Astra and Laerke to make public debut June 15
TACOMA, Wash. – Astra and Laerke, two polar bear cubs who have captivated much of the country since their births two years ago at the Detroit Zoo, arrived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Friday evening. The twin sisters are settling into their new Tacoma home and will make their public debut Thursday, June 15. […]
The Shawshank Redemption at Tacoma Little Theatre – A Review
To mis-quote The Pirates of Penzance: “A Prisoner’s Lot Is Not a Happy One.” “The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American film, released in 1994, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella, “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption”. The film tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne . . . who is sentenced to life in […]
Farm to Table takes on a new life at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Fort Nisqually is hosting an evening filled with Northwest cuisine, drinks, entertainment, and Victorian finery. “Dine we must, and we may as well dine elegantly as well as wholesomely,” a direct quote from Isabella Beeton, an influential British author, columnist, and chef of her time (b. 1836; d. 1865). Taking from the spirit of fine […]
Jennie Reed & Helen B. Stafford Elementary Schools Break Ground on Tree-Filled Community Parks
Tacoma Public Schools (TPS), Trust for Public Land (TPL), and Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) celebrate two community-driven playground renovations with groundbreaking events this month. Both Jennie Reed and Helen B. Stafford elementary schools will open revitalized parks to students and the entire community this fall, transforming flood-prone and asphalt-filled playgrounds into green play spaces for […]
26th Annual Polynesian Luau – Tickets now available
Join Asia Pacific Cultural Center for an exciting and immersive experience at our upcoming 26th Annual Polynesian Luau! Mark your calendars for August 26, 2023, as this event promises to be a celebration of Polynesian culture like no other. Not only is the luau a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of […]
Tacoma’s GRIT Initiative Coming to More Families This Year
Tacoma will once again partner with key stakeholders in the community to extend its guaranteed income demonstration, Growing Resilience In Tacoma (GRIT), to reach new households. United Way of Pierce County will lead program implementation, guided by recently published ALICE (Asset Limited, Income-Constrained. Employed) data showing that one in three Pierce County families make less […]
National Trails Day Event with Rep. Strickland, June 3
By Larry Leveen, ForeverGreen Trails. TACOMA – ForeverGreen Trails is hosting a National Trails Day event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland this Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 AM, in Edgewood (Edgewood Interurban trailhead* located at 20 114th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372). ForeverGreen Trails will be presenting Rep. Strickland with a Trail Award for her efforts […]