Tacoma Police Department social media post. On this day in 1982, K9 Ryker, a 6-year-old German Shepherd, was struck by a vehicle at 40th St and Portland Ave. He and his handler were responding to a commercial robbery by an armed suspect. K9 Ryker had obtained a good scent and was tracking the suspect when […]
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KOMO News: Vandalism at 4 Pierce County substations knocks out power to thousands on Christmas
“TPU reported more than 650 customers were without power as of 6:30 a.m. Monday. Power is expected to be restored by 7 a.m., according to the TPU website. TPU said 7,300 customers were without power early Christmas morning.” From the TPU website as of Dec. 26 at 3:20 pm, 13 customers are still without power. […]
Zoolights continues through Jan. 2
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Magical lights and a classic holiday tradition dazzling our community for 35 years. Tickets (timed online only): $6-$16. Children 2 and younger are FREE. Parking is FREE. A very limited number of timed online tickets are available. Last year Zoolights sold out, so reserve your tickets early. Online timed […]
The Optimist Club asks what brings out the optimism in you?
Submitted by West Tacoma Optimist Club. Students are invited to participate in the Optimist International Essay Contest sponsored by the West Tacoma Optimist Club. The contest is open to those under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2022, and who have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent. The topic for the […]
Light rail train testing along the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension is scheduled nightly Dec. 27-30
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. This work includes 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 […]
Applicants Sought for the Human Rights Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Human Rights Commission. Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Thursday, January 5, 2023. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members serving three-year terms as representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious, […]
A Cold Night in a Warm Theatre – Lakewood Playhouse
Our granddaughter Alex got off work in Puyallup and drove to our home in North Tacoma. We’ve long enjoyed sharing theater productions with our grandchildren. This was a cold day in Pierce County with black ice on the driveway and lots of snow still on the ground with a fierce wind blowing all warmth away. […]
Pierce County Project Linus made over 2500 blankets in 2022
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Thank you to Project Linus for the blankets officers will give to kids who need something to hold, perhaps during a traffic collision investigation or a domestic dispute. Pierce County Project Linus has members 9 to 92 years of age, who made over 2500 blankets this year alone!
Solid Waste Management Inclement Weather Impacts
City of Tacoma announcement. Due to current weather conditions, the City of Tacoma’s Solid Waste Management will not be picking up residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste on Friday, December 23. Solid Waste Crews will be one day late on residential garbage collection the week of December 26. The Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center (3510 […]