Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Every four years, many of us settle into our favorite comfy chair and watch amazing athletes from around the world pull off stunning physical achievements, under the banner of their home country. The strength, agility and stamina on display are truly inspiring. Although there is often some controversy attached to […]
Tacoma
Tacoma to Maintain Moratorium on Utility Disconnection until March 31
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On. Feb. 9, Mayor Victoria Woodards announced that the City of Tacoma will maintain the moratorium on utility disconnections until March 31, 2022. The March 31 date provides Tacoma Public Utilities’ customers with advance notice so that TPU can provide assistance and access to resources that may help […]
Adoptions Needed for Local Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering 20% off all adoption fees from Feb. 10-28 to help boost adoptions for the many shelter pets waiting to be adopted. Currently, there are over 80 adoptable dogs, cats, and critters waiting for their forever homes. […]
Grounded – Death Delivered from the Red Rocks of Nevada
Playwright George Brant is the author of several award-winning plays, most notably Grounded. His other plays include: Marie and Rosetta, Into the Breeches!, The Prince of Providence, Tender Age, Elephant’s Graveyard, Grizzly Mama, The Mourner’s Bench, Good on Paper, Any Other Name, Salvage, Three Voyages of the Lobotomobile, Night of the Mime, One Hand Clapping, […]
Local environmental engineer to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On. Feb 9 John O’Loughlin, a local environmental chemist and engineer, will attend his first meeting as the newest member of the Tacoma Public Utility Board. A lifelong resident of Tacoma, O’Loughlin has decades of experience in utility operations. He worked for 31 years in the wastewater, surface water and […]
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 fall 2021 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. Lakewood Claire Broughton, junior, cinematic arts Gracen Livingston, […]
Exploring Black History in Tacoma
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Join Tacoma Historical Society (Monday, February 14 – 7pm) for our February 2022 virtual meeting, when in honor of Black History Month we will share a sampling of stories from Tacoma’s Black History from our own research and exhibits. We hope the presentation will inspire you to continue exploring the deep […]
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma date change
The next Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma event features Arx Duo percussion ensemble on April 12, 7:00, in Slavonian Hall.
Division Avenue closed from I Street to Yakima Avenue for overhead wire work at night
Sound Transit announcement. Division Avenue will be closed in both directions from I St. to Yakima Ave. at night, so crews can work on the overhead wires. In addition, the Division Ave/Yakima Ave/N 1st St. intersection will be closed for the wire work. This work started on Feb. 7 and will last for four nights […]