City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications until noon on July 7 for the open At-Large position on the Tacoma City Council. Candidates will be interviewed on July 19 during the City Council Study Session which takes place at noon in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market Street, […]
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Oldest siamang in the world, Cho Cho, humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Tacoma, Wash.—Cho Cho, born in 1967 and believed to be the oldest siamang in human care in the United States and possibly the world, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Tuesday after a rapid decline in his health. The zoo’s head veterinarian, Dr. Karen Wolf, […]
Grocery Outlet Announces Twelfth Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Campaign
Submitted by Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 12th consecutive Independence from Hungerâ Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 29 – July 31, 2022, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s more than 400 locations that will be distributed to […]
Local Students Earn Degrees from George Fox University
Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the spring of 2022. Steilacoom Noah Burlingame, bachelor of science in engineering Tacoma Emma Reno, bachelor of science in elementary education University Place Julia Quist, bachelor of arts in communication George Fox University is classified by […]
Sounder trains to Sounders FC game this weekend
Sound Transit announcement. Sounders FC fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Sounders FC 12:00 p.m. game on Saturday, June 25 against Sporting Kansas City. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to […]
Applicants Sought for the City Events and Recognitions Committee
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): Council District Nos. 1, 3, 4, and 5 and four At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents, and those seeking a district position must reside in that district. The 11-member Committee […]
Public input needed to finalize the Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. The public is invited to weigh in on options for the future Tacoma to Puyallup Regional Trail route between downtown Tacoma and Fife. The online open house provides information on two options to connect the trail from the intersection of Pacific Highway East and Port of Tacoma Road to […]
Local Students Earn Dean’s List Recognition from George Fox University
Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the spring 2022 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Anderson Island Amelia Barrett, senior, nursing Lakewood Luke […]
Pierce Transit’s Waterwall Unveiling New Artwork, Improvements
City of Tacoma announcement. Pierce Transit, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is excited to announce the completion of Mini-Tahoma, an immersive installation by local Tacoma artist RYAN! Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). The artwork includes a large-scale mural on the face of Pierce Transit’s Waterwall facility, located between South 9th and South 11th […]