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 […]
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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 […]
Lane Sample, bringing history to life for over two decades
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA — For over two decades, Lane Sample has guided generations of eager travelers through the portals of time back to 1855, to experience life as early settlers did, and to unlock the secrets of the Puget Sound region’s history. With a heart dedicated to growing young minds and developing […]
Polar Bear Plunge
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. January 1, 2023 at Pt. Defiance Marina Public Boat Launch11:30 am Cub Plunge (ages 10 and younger)12:00 pm Adult and Family Plunge Kick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound! Costumes are welcome but not required. Shoes/foot protection highly recommended. For the safety of participants, life jackets will be […]
Do you have a new pet?
City of Tacoma announcement. Did you or someone in your family get a new pet this holiday season? If so, please remember to register your pets in Tacoma at cityoftacoma.org/PETS or call (253) 627-PETS.
TPD makes drug arrest
Tacoma Police Department social media post. On Dec. 27 TPD Special Investigations served a search warrant on a suspected drug trafficker supplying the Hosmer Corridor. Two males aged 36 & 40 were arrested for UPCS w/ Intent to Deliver & UPOF 1st. A “ghost gun”, 50 gm of cocaine & crack, & 74 gm of […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission is accepting applications for Tacoma Poet Laureate now through 11:59 PM on January 30, 2023. Literary artists who are emerging, professional, or established – producing poetry in any form, genre or style – are encouraged to apply. Writers who work in additional genres whose […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Danny Patnode, caring for McKinley
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Walking with Danny Patnode through McKinley Park is unlike any other walk through any other park, anywhere. For a start, it’s hard to imagine another park that has been so restored to life and so cared for by one person – up to six hours a day, some days. It’s also […]