Submitted by U-Haul. Tacoma is the No. 17 U.S. Growth City of 2024, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer moves over the past year. Of all the U-Haul traffic to come and go from Tacoma last year, 51% was incoming and 49% outgoing. Looking at year-over-year variations, arrivals were down more than […]
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Auditions for Bug at Tacoma Little Theatre
Submitted by Tacoma Little Theatre. Tacoma, WA-Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for Tracy Letts’ disturbing thriller, Bug. This production will be directed by Blake R. York. Auditions will be held on Sunday, February 2nd and Monday, February 3rd at Tacoma Little Theatre (210 N I Street, Tacoma WA 98403), and Tuesday, February 4th at the […]
Desmond and Willie Working Together
A Short Story… Both leaders had good points to make, but it was really hard to choose who was actually on top of the best ideas. They never competed face to face. They both were the person in charge or their particular area. Desmond was just known as Mr. Desmond, while Willie was usually referred […]
City of Tacoma Resumes Glass Recycling at Drop-Off Locations
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department has resumed glass recycling at drop-off locations, effective immediately. Following a thorough environmental and economic analysis, the City has partnered with Glass to Glass in Portland, Oregon, to ensure Tacoma’s glass is recycled into new products. In September 2024, the City temporarily suspended glass recycling […]
Portion of Point Defiance Marina sidewalk to temporarily close for seawall repair
TACOMA, WA – Metro Parks Tacoma restricted access to a section of waterfront sidewalk at Point Defiance Marina for public safety earlier this year while assessing damage caused by seawater erosion near the entrance to Anthony’s Restaurant. Engineers discovered a portion of the timber bulkhead – a seawall that separates the shoreline from pedestrian pathways […]
Nothing Goes Together Like Red and Blue
A Short Story… We’re not talking about flags or uniforms, we’re talking about “looks.” Looks can bring actions to a standstill. It always depends upon the wearer, the garments, and the attitude they share. Jeanie had the style that attracted and took a hold of both men and women. She had the walk, the movements, […]
The Rev. Leslie D. Braxton to Speak at 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Submitted by By Veronica Craker. TACOMA, WA – The University of Puget Sound is pleased to invite the South Sound community to its 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, featuring a keynote lecture by the Rev. Leslie D. Braxton ’83 on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. A renowned pastor, theologian, and social justice advocate, Rev. […]
Apply for TCC Foundation Scholarships Through March 31
The online application for TCC Foundation scholarships is now open, and everyone who plans to study at Tacoma Community College during the 2025-26 academic year (fall quarter 2025 – spring quarter 2026) is welcome to apply. This includes current high school seniors, current TCC students, and adult learners considering going back to school in the […]
APCC 2024: A Year in Review Across Our Departments
Cultural Program A Year of Growth, Connection, and Celebration Dareth-rose Pak Program Manager-Cultural Programs 2024 has been a groundbreaking year for the APCC Cultural Programs team! With an impressive 969 presentations—up from 807 in 2023—we reached 192,426 people, a significant increase from last year’s 149,098. Cultural Highlights Other Highlights: In 2025, the department aims to expand its […]