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Tacoma Police Department Provides Update on Violent Crime Reduction Plan
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Police Department provided an update on the Violent Crime Reduction Plan during the City Council Study Session on February 14. Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore and consultants from the University of Texas at San Antonio gave a presentation that included an overview of the Violent Crime […]
Party for Polar Bears and Raise Funds for Polar Bear Conservation
Submitted by Cindy Roberts. Please join us in celebrating International Polar Bear Day while raising funds for polar bear conservation! The 8th Annual “Party for Polar Bears!” will take place on February 23rd, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom, located at 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402. This is an all […]
“We are uncatchable” | PLU Women’s Rowing
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. “There is this moment, where everything around you disappears. Where your vision goes dark, and all you feel is the handle of the oar…” Today is National Girls & Women in Sports Day, so we invite you to put on a life jacket, grab a paddle, and join the PLU Women’s […]
The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window – Seattle Play Review
The play “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” was written by Lorraine Hansberry. She also wrote the award winning play “A Raisin in the Sun.” “Lorraine Hansberry wrote A Raisin in the Sun, a play about a struggling Black family, which opened on Broadway to great success. Hansberry was the first Black playwright and the […]
Humane Society, Pierce County Library partner to create a kinder world for pets
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County and the Pierce County Library System are collaborating to create a kinder world for animals and train their humans to treat, care and communicate through fun and engaging activities. The Humane Society will hold three hour-long presentations at local Pierce County Library locations to help people […]
Pierce County courts host YMCA Mock Trial Regional Tournament
Pierce County announcement. The YMCA Mock Trial Regional Tournament returns to the County-City Building this month for the first time in several years. Students from Oakland High School and Tacoma School of the Arts will compete in this year’s event. The tournament will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, 5-8 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 18, […]
Legendary Black Heroes: Bass Reeves
Submitted by Diedri Webb, Tacoma. Since it is Black History Month, I’m glad to tell the story of Legendary Black Hero Bass Reeves. He was the First Black Marshall in the US-and legend says he was the prototype of the Lone Ranger. I think that’s true. Let me show you. Bass Reeves was born a […]
Applicants Sought for the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five member positions, one alternate, and one youth or young adult position on the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The Commission is comprised of 13 members and an alternate, including one youth or young adult under the age of 25. Terms are […]