Woolly mammoths as we know them evolved between about 800,000 and 600,000 years ago. They came to North America about 125,000 years ago. The earliest known cave drawings were created about 64,000 years ago, but our ancestors hunted animals for meat about two million years ago. Woolly mammoths had huge teeth to crush vegetables. Mammoths […]
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Northbound North I Street closure between Division Avenue and North 3rd Street May 30-June 16
Sound Transit announcement. Starting on Tuesday, May 30, Sound Transit’s contractor will start work on utility construction on North I Street between Division Avenue and North 3rd Street. This work is needed to rework utility installation in the area and restore North I Street to a new asphalt overlay. Please allow for extra travel time […]
65 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2023-2024
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved Tacoma Creates funding contracts for the 2023-2024 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.6 million, which will go to 65 non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The organizations supported by Tacoma Creates range […]
Calling all vendors: South Tacoma Heritage Festival booth application now available
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. The highly anticipated South Tacoma Heritage Festival will be here soon, and we’re inviting vendors and food booths to join us for this exciting two-day event, August 12 and 13, 2023, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Asia Pacific Cultural Center – 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409. […]
Statement on $3.1 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Action Brought by Family and Estate of Bennie Branch
City of Tacoma announcement. On May 23, the Tacoma City Council approved a settlement in the wrongful death action brought by the family and estate of Bennie Branch, in the amount of $3.1 million. Every loss of life is tragic, and the Branch family suffered a heartbreaking loss. This family’s loss has been felt deeply […]
Sounder trains available for Sunday Mariners game
Sound Transit announcement. 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, […]
Tacoma Arts Live Hires Chief Advancement OfficerJoshua Knudson
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live is excited to announce the hiring of Joshua Knudson as Chief Advancement Officer. Knudson joined the Development team this month, having previously served Tacoma Arts Live as both a fundraising consultant and a theater director for Tacoma Arts Live. With more than 25 years of experience in […]
Tartuffe – A Funny French Comedy Classic Review
When I graduated from Clover Park High School in 1964, Tartuffe by French playwright Moliere (first presented in 1664) was in the midst of its three-hundredth year anniversary. Peg and I were so looking forward to the production at CenterStage. My cousin, Lavinia, an actress, director, teacher, and theatre know-it-all was going to join us, […]
Which Dental Floss is Right for You?
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. What simple action serves as a one-stop shop to protecting your oral health while helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Flossing, and at least once a day at that. While brushing is a great place to start, there are many small crevices your toothbrush can’t reach on its own. […]