Pierce County announcement. Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a free movie at the Grand Cinema as part of our […]
Tacoma
Imagine Justice Campaign to Host MLK Day Celebration
Submitted by Kailin Ohler, Imagine Justice Project. TACOMA – AmeriCorps members serving with the Imagine Justice Project will be joining thousands of people across the nation to serve as volunteers on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. AmeriCorps members will help lead a community celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mon, […]
House Band of Lakewood to play Urban Elks Jan. 13
Submitted by Dave O’Keeffe. House Band of Lakewood plays classic and contemporary rock. They will play a wide range of songs to enjoy and dance to at Urban Elk Restaurant & Bar (2013 South Cedar St., bordering Allenmore Golf Course), from 5-8 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Meet Odin and Colt
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Meet TPD’s newest K9’s, Odin & Colt! Working with their handlers, they finished over 400 hours of training, passed their WAC and WSPCA certifications, & are now out taking calls. Odin & Colt will be assisting patrol in tracking suspects, clearing buildings & finding evidence.
City of Tacoma Establishes Office of Strategy
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – With the adoption of the City of Tacoma’s 2023-2024 Biennial Budget, a new Office of Strategy was established. “By bringing strategic oversight into a single focused unit, the City is better positioned to achieve the City Council’s overarching policy goals,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “This new approach helps […]
AMVETS ‘Americanism Contest’ now open for Kids in Kindergarten through 12th grade
Submitted by AMVETS. This is a patriotic program teaching our youth from kindergarten through 12th grade about their American heritage, civics and citizenship. The program includes a flag drawing, a poster and an essay contest which are grade specific and age appropriate. K–1st Grade—Flag Coloring Contest;2nd–5th Grade—Poster Contest; and6th–12th Grade—Essay Contest “What does freedom look […]
MultiCare Sound to Narrows set for June 10
Tacoma’s beloved Sound to Narrows event returns for its 51st year. Sound to Narrows offers something for everyone, from the state’s oldest 12K run for all ages to a 20-yard diaper dash for kids. Early bird registration for the month of January starts at $35 for adults and $10 for children participating in the 12K […]
Your voice is needed to address the drug fueled crime wave in Tacoma
Tacoma Business Council announcement. The Pierce County Prosecutor is urgently seeking change to our state law on drugs in order to address the crime wave we are all experiencing. In November she wrote the State delegation (read her letter here) asking for these critical changes to address crime. That letter was joined by 16 cities […]
TCC Scholarship Application Now Open: Workshops Start Monday
Tacoma Community College announcement. Students who plan to attend Tacoma Community College during the 2023-24 academic year, including current high school seniors, are invited to complete an application for TCC Foundation scholarships. Students only need to complete one application, but the application process puts students into consideration for all TCC Foundation scholarships for which they […]