Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – They were born just weeks apart six years ago and have been closely bonded ever since. And now, the two young walruses have moved together from Aquarium du Québec to their new home at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Male walrus Balzak and female walrus Lakina (pronounced La-kee’-na) arrived […]
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LeMay – America’s Car Museum Partners with Santa’s Castle to Bring New Toys to Military Families at JBLM
Submitted by LeMay – America’s Car Museum. This holiday season, LeMay – America’s Car Museum is partnering with fellow non-profit, Santa’s Castle, for their annual holiday toy drive to help bring new toys to military families at Joint Base Lewis-McCord who are experiencing financial hardships. Every year, hundreds of military families in our local community throughout the […]
Tacoma Santa Parade – Save the Date!
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The Tacoma Santa parade will be held on Sunday December 4 This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World. The festivities include food and merchandise vendors, a 5k run, performances and of course Santa. The festivities start at noon, with the parade (along South Tacoma Way from S 50th St to […]
City of Tacoma Conducts Nationwide Search for Communications Director
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is conducting a nationwide search for its next Communications Director. As a key member of the City’s Executive Team, the Communications Director oversees the organization’s internal and external communications functions. The individual in this role will lead an outstanding team of professionals who work […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. There are a variety of fun activities on upcoming days. Click here to learn more.
Mexican Film Series Continues Nov. 17 at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. From documentaries to narrative features, the free film series “Rayos: Cine en Mexico” continues at Tacoma Art Museum this week. “Rayos: Cine en México” is produced in partnership with The Grand Cinema and the Tacoma Film Festival. The series concludes in January and is presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
Joint Study Session: Tacoma City Council & Tacoma Public Utilities Board
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. Read the Observer’s report of the November 15 joint study session of the Tacoma City Council and Tacoma Public Utilities Board at https://lwvtpc.org/docs.ashx?id=1068396. This study session covered state and federal legislative priorities for 2023. The Observer Corps is a program of the League of Women Voters […]
Jonathan Maner joins MultiCare as new president of MultiCare Medical Associates
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Jonathan Maner has joined MultiCare Health System as president of MultiCare Medical Associates (MMA), where he will oversee nearly 700 physicians and advanced practitioners. In addition to leading MMA, Maner will assume a new role as system medical group chief operating officer. Maner has 20 years of experience as a medical […]
7 Wildly Fun Holiday Gift Ideas
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA Wash.— For the holidays this year, consider gifting those close to you something wildly fun to experience together at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium or Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Get up close to a moose, pet a goat (in a holiday coat!) or touch a jellyfish. Zoolights Give a […]