City of Tacoma social media post. We collected nearly 2,000 lbs. of garbage/debris in January through the Tidy-Up Tacoma initiative! Below are some before & after photos from across Tacoma. More info on this litter/graffiti removal effort, including the schedule of cleanup locations cityoftacoma.org/tidyup.
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When a Sidewalk Isn’t Enough: Vision Zero in Tacoma & Pierce County
Downtown On the Go announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic deaths have been on a steady rise. The City of Tacoma is committed to reaching a Vision Zero goal of zero traffic deaths or serious injuries by 2035, but what does that really mean? Join us for a panel breaking […]
Short Survey on the Increased Business License Fee
Tacoma Business Council announcement. TBC (Tacoma Business Council) is conducting a survey on how the business community would like therevenue spent from the enormous increase in business license feesimposed this year. We will send the results to the Mayor and CityCouncil. The survey will take about 5 minutes. This is your opportunityto weigh in. Please […]
Bates Technical College holds open house on Feb. 9 for health care programs
Bates Technical College announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Bates Technical College welcomes the community to the Health Science Career Pathway Open House on Thursday, Feb. 9, 3-6 p.m., at the college’s Downtown Campus Center for Allied Health Education at 1201 South Yakima Avenue in Tacoma. The Open House features an information fair, with representatives from student […]
Thank you Tacoma Fire
Tacoma Police Department social media update. A big thank you to Tacoma Fire, TFD Ladder 1, for installing our new flag pole halyard (rope) during ladder training. We appreciate you and your lack of acrophobia!
Valentine’s Day Treasures Gallery is almost here
Hilltop Artists announcement. Need a last minute treasure for that special someone? Hilltop Artists is opening up for public shopping hours with our Valentine’s Day Treasures gallery! Join us at Hilltop Heritage Middle School Thursday, February 9 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm to shop jewelry, vases, fused-glass, and more. You never know what unique treasures you might […]
SPOTLIGHT: Action packed Martial Arts at our New Year Celebration, February 25
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. SPOTLIGHT: Let’s Kick It Up a Notch with Martial Arts! Announcing 11 Schools at APCC’s 25th New Year Celebration Want to try kicking some pads or test out some different holds or locks? Audience participation is always encouraged at the Martial Arts Demonstration Stage at APCC’s 25th Annual New Year Celebration! APCC […]
Testing, restoration and final touches continue through February and into March
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing is happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. This includes crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. The contractor is also working on final checklist items, which come up at the […]
Deputies seize nearly 100 pounds of drugs during felony arrest
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Feb. 2, 2023, deputies with our Special Investigations Unit assisted the FBI’s South Sound Gang Task Force and the Department of Corrections in arresting a suspect who had a felony warrant for violating the conditions of his community custody. Investigators had received a tip that the suspect was staying […]