Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. This project is fully funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce at $4.9 million. The City of Tacoma at $5.25 million, and Pierce County awarded $7 million. The Washington Housing Finance Commission will provide an allocation of housing tax credits. We are honored to partner with the Low Income […]
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Senior Arts Program
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Come explore a variety of media to create works of art! Sign up soon for this 10-week workshop.
Street restoration returns to the business districts in the new year
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area including crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. During the holidays, the contractor will focus outside the business districts. They’ll […]
Make Music in 2023
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The studio at Eastside Community Center has the latest high-end Recording and Production equipment, as well as a Pro Drum Kit, Pro Keyboards and Guitars, Pro Drum Machine, Professional Microphones, Processing and the latest in Audio Plug-Ins. It uses industry-standard software like Pro Tools and Logic Pro, and the latest technology […]
City Issues Call to Artists for Tacoma Mall Area Art Plan
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma invites artists and/or artist teams to submit qualifications to create an art plan – with a budget of $30,000 – for the Tacoma Mall area. The project is funded through the Madison District Green Infrastructure Project, a permeable pavement streetscape project led by the City’s […]
Doctor Weirdo Five Minute Mystery Episode 24 – Plant a Radish
It was mid-morning when I heard a knock on our front door. I don’t know why people would knock on the door when there is a doorbell ringer on the door as well as an intercom just to the right of the door. I don’t mind being interrupted, but I like to have the door […]
Wanted: Youth Sports Coaches
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Now recruiting coaches for Flag Football and Volleyball. Coaches are needed for Beyond the Bell and community leagues at 36 Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) elementary school locations. We can’t do this without the help of dedicated volunteers. All teams are coached by volunteers who are background checked at national and state […]
Update on Solid Waste Management Inclement Weather Impacts
City of Tacoma announcement. Following last week’s inclement weather impacts, the City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management continues to collect all residential garbage and recycling one day late this week. While most residential food/yard waste customers will also see collection one day late this week, those who would have normally seen collection on Friday, December 30 will instead see collection […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. New York Jets
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available […]