Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. TACOMA — The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s upcoming Horizons Economic Forecast will provide crucial insights for business to make sound decisions in 2023. This event will feature panelists from a wide array of sectors, as well as leading economists who will discuss the local, regional, and national economies. These insights make this […]
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Testing and final touches continue in January
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, striping paint on the street, testing systems, installing crosswalks, and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. The contractor is also working on final checklist items, which come up […]
Doctor Weirdo Five Minute Mystery Episode 26 – Threats in the Side Pocket?
Rose and I had a feeling that Jack would be stopping by soon, but we were surprised when he quietly walked into our kitchen without wrenching a couple rings on our mechanical doorbell. Both Rose and I did a head turning double take. Rose asked, “Are you okay?” Jack responded with a shrug of his […]
Local Artists to Speak in The Gallery at Tacoma Community College Feb. 3
Tacoma Community College announcement. Artists from Tacoma Community College’s “Collector’s Cabinet” Exhibit will speak in the TCC Art Gallery starting at noon on Feb. 3. Charles Burt, Melinda Liebers Cox, Dave Roholt, and Sharon Styer will each discuss their artistic process. The Gallery Talk is free and open to the public. Building 4 at Tacoma […]
Murray Morgan Bridge Daytime Closures Scheduled in January
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Murray Morgan Bridge (located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street) on Tuesday, January 17, through Friday, January 20. Then again on Monday, January 30 and Tuesday, January 31. On these days, between the hours of […]
City of Tacoma Conducts Nationwide Search for Deputy City Manager of Internal Services
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is conducting a nationwide search for its next Deputy City Manager of Internal Services. As a key member of the City’s Executive Team, the Deputy City Manager of Internal Services assists with the day-to-day administration and operations of internal services departments and functions as well […]
Who Are We Building For?: Housing & Access in Tacoma
Downtown On the Go announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – As Tacoma grows and changes, what would you like to see in the City of Destiny? Housing and transportation are deeply interconnected and our policies on both influence who can access opportunities and services. Join us for a panel exploring how Tacomans’ needs and wants both match […]
NBC Today Show Interviews Local Senior Sprinter
Submitted by Madonna Boclair Hanna. Anything is possible when you are a late-in-life amateur competitive sprinter. Just ask Madonna Hanna, 69. While searching online for an inspirational story to share with TODAY SHOW viewers, Gentrix Shanga producer, came across an article Madonna wrote for an AARP online publication the ETHEL, entitled, “How I Became A […]
Statements From Mayor Woodards, TPD Chief Moore on Recent Violence
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — “This is a tragic day for Tacoma. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young male victim who was struck by gunfire this afternoon along Portland Avenue in East Tacoma. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as others […]