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 […]
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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. […]
The Salvation Army of Tacoma Brings Christmas Joy in August
Submitted by The Salvation Army of Tacoma. While most of us are basking in the sun and taking time to spend away with friends and family, The Salvation Army of Tacoma is already thinking ahead to Christmas. Last year’s shipping problems caused a shortage in available toys for the over 500 families they help each […]
Talks with the Chief: How do you evaluate crime and effectiveness
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Chief Moore discusses the way he evaluates crime and effectiveness, in light of the department’s crime reduction plan.
City of Tacoma Asks for Participation in Design Review Survey
City of Tacoma press release. The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department is asking for community members to take a survey to learn about and inform the development of a new Design Review program. Responses to the 10-minute Design Review Survey will help inform how the program should guide the design of new […]