Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.— If you like exploring the natural world and want to contribute to real science research while having fun connecting to the outdoors, then you’re invited to volunteer with a community science program through Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Tacoma Nature Center. Explore the Shore along Owen […]
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City of Tacoma to Accept Window Replacement Grant Applications March 7-28
City of Tacoma announcement. As part of efforts to alleviate ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tacoma’s small business community, Mayor Victoria Woodards recently announced the availability of $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, establishing a Window Replacement Grant Program to offset costs incurred replacing windows broken at their business location. Program […]
Symphony Tacoma’s Classics IV Concert Celebrates Piano and Chorus with Works by Beethoven and a World Premiere by David Ludwig
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA— Symphony Tacoma’s March performance presents works that celebrate piano and chorus by composers David Ludwig and Ludwig van Beethoven. Pianist Pallavi Mahidhara and Symphony Tacoma Voices will join the orchestra for the performance on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pantages Theater. Leading off the program is […]
First All-Electric Cargo Equipment implemented at Tacoma’s South Intermodal Yard
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. TACOMA – The South Intermodal Yard (SIM) in Tacoma will be the first location for all-electric yard handling equipment in The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) gateway. The SIM Electric Truck Project represents a $2.2 million investment for equipment purchase and infrastructure installation supported by funding from Tacoma Power, Rail Management Services […]
Mayor Victoria Woodards to Present the 2022 State of the City Address in a Virtual Format
City of Tacoma announcement. Mayor Victoria Woodards will present the 2022 State of the City Address on March 10 at 6 PM. This year’s theme is Stronger: Many Voices, One Community. Topics covered during her address will include affordable housing, homelessness, public safety, and recovery from the global health and economic crisis. Kevin B. Dull, who […]
A Ray of Hope
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Let’s face it. It’s been a hard week. Like many of you, I have been closely watching the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine. Certainly, Putin vastly underestimated the spirit of independence of the Ukrainian people. Sadly, he is not backing down, and we are seeing the war escalate – […]
Overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures needed for final configuration of southbound I-5 in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. Construction crews building the new southbound Interstate 5 Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma are getting ready to move southbound traffic on to the new bridge. To do so, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation need multiple nights of dry weather to shift travel lanes into final configuration. The […]
Documentary film reveals truth about public schools
Submitted by Freedom Foundation. WHOSE CHILDREN ARE THEY? is the groundbreaking and powerfully persuasive movie documentary featuring brave teachers, empowered parents, and front-line experts who pull back the curtain about what is truly happening in our public schools today. The 2+ hour documentary movie will show at Point Ruston theater at 7 p.m. March 14. […]
Charlotte the muskox is pregnant, calf due in spring
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Charlotte and Hudson, two muskoxen at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, are expecting a calf this spring. “Charlotte is steadily gaining baby weight and looking very pregnant,” said zoo curator Telena Welsh. “We’re closely monitoring her to help ensure that all goes smoothly with her […]