City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members serving three-year terms as representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious, racial, ethnic, disabled, and women’s groups in the city. The Commission studies, investigates […]
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Valentine Virtual Wine Tasting February 12
HopeSparks announcement. Wondering how to treat yourself or your loved ones for Valentine’s Day? Join us on Saturday, February 12th @ 7PM via Zoom. Even if you can’t make it to the live wine tasting, please consider purchasing a beautiful wine and charcuterie package to support the HopeSparks Relatives Raising Children Program. Relatives Raising Children […]
TPD Chief Moore’s first day on the job
City of Tacoma social media post. Today, Avery Moore began his career at the Tacoma Police Department as our new Police Chief. He will be responsible for the oversight and administrative mgmt. of our daily operations and for achieving our mission, vision and strategic objectives. Welcome to TPD Chief Moore!
Board of Health Jan. 19 Meeting Agenda
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The January 19, 2022 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular Agenda is available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website or through Zoom and entering Meeting ID: 966 8527 3697 and Passcode: 484284, when prompted.
The Diner
I was headed back home to the wet side, the west side of the Washington Cascades to Tacoma Town. The day started out driving to Wenatchee in eastern Washington to meet up with a fella to talk business. It’d been a good day. Hunger pestered me on the long drive back, so after I went […]
2022 Horizon Economic Forecast planned for Jan. 26
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Understanding the trends of the economic sectors you depend on is vital for sound business planning. At the Tacoma-Pierce County’s virtual Horizons Economic Forecast, you will hear from local and regional business leaders in a wide array of sectors, leading economists will discuss our local, regional, and national economies, […]
Strickland Releases 2021 Annual Report Showing Historic Wins for the South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On January 13, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report that highlights her legislative and constituent service accomplishments for the people of the South Sound. Read the full report here, and watch the recap video here. “I’m proud of the work we have done in 2021 to deliver for our neighbors […]
Kilmer Votes to Protect Voting Rights, Strengthen Democracy
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On. January 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted in favor of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act – a sweeping package of reform bills aimed at strengthening the voice of the American people in their democracy by making it easier for eligible voters to vote, ending the dominance […]
Fuel Spill Cleanup on Thea Foss Waterway
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma was notified on Friday, January 14, that a commercial vehicle incident took place near East D Street and East 27th Street near the Tacoma Dome. A commercial vehicle ruptured a diesel saddle tank and discharged 60 to 80 gallons of diesel fuel to the street, stormwater system, […]