Tacoma Fire social media post. Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire in the area of S. 84th and S. Hosmer Street (adjacent to NB 1-5). Please avoid the area as crews work to extinguish the blaze. As of 2:57 pm, “Crews have the fire contained and are working the hotspots. One person […]
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Virtual Workshop on How to Do Business With the City of Tacoma on August 17
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the Community and Economic Development Department’s Equity in Contracting team is hosting a virtual workshop and Q&A session on August 17, 2022 from 11 AM […]
The Infinite Extended Through Sept. 5
Following an overwhelming positive reaction and continued support from the Tacoma community, THE INFINITE announced today its extension of the Seattle-Tacoma tour stop. The first and largest collective virtual reality experience, inspired by NASA, will continue to send guests into an out-of-this-world immersive space journey at the historic Tacoma Armory through Monday, Sept. 5 – […]
Community Invited to Help Develop a Balanced Budget With ‘Balancing Act’ on August 17
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — On August 17 at 5:30 PM, community members are invited to join the City of Tacoma virtually to learn more about its biennial budget development process and the many ways one can get involved in person or online to help inform what the City of Tacoma’s 2023-2024 Biennial […]
Happy at Fort Nisqually in August
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is hosting a variety of events in August. Brigade Encampment, August 13-14 Homespun Happy House, August 18 Kalama Heritage Festival, August 19-21 (Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is supporting this Kalama, WA based event that is hosted by the Pacific Ohana Foundation). Learn more about […]
Bates Technical College’s Digital Media program students create and produce documentary about Tacoma’s 1942 Japanese internment
Bates Technical College press release. Tacoma, Wash. — Bates Technical College’s Digital Media program instructor Brian Parker knows the value of hands-on learning, so when the Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation approached the program to create a historical documentary, he grabbed the opportunity. Said Parker, “Providing our students with opportunities like this is invaluable. A day […]
Paving on SR 7 wraps up in Tacoma and Spanaway
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers who use State Route 7 in Spanaway and Tacoma are now enjoying a smoother ride. This week, contractor Tucci and Son’s working for the Washington State Department of Transportation completed paving and striping on two large sections of the highway. In June, crews began repairing, removing, and replacing […]
Lighthouse Activity Center on Standby to Open if Daily Forecasted Temperature is 90 degrees and Above
City of Tacoma press release. The City of Tacoma’s Cooling and Air Quality Relief Center at the Lighthouse Activity Center is prepared to open between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily to all Tacoma residents if temperatures are 90 degrees and above. “We are watching the National Weather Service forecasts to anticipate temperatures over the […]
Kinky Boots – An anticipated production, everyone dancing in thigh high boots, good food and a great experience
We must have seen the non-musical film Kinky Boots some time in 2005 at the Grand Cinema in downtown Tacoma and enjoyed the story. Chiwetel Ejiofor played the part of Lola. We didn’t recognize him eight years later when he won the Academy Award for his portrayal of Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave. […]