Officially announcing ‘Holiday Windows,’ an ‘advent calendar’ of homes across Tacoma’s North End! Each day, at 6PM, a new home will unveil their ‘Holiday Window’ from December 1 to December 24, when all 24 windows are finally revealed. As you traverse Tacoma’s North End neighborhood, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking windows that have been carefully […]
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Overnight I-5 ramp and lane closures in Tacoma the week of Dec. 6
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Work on the new East L Street bridge in Tacoma will bring overnight closures to Interstate 5 lanes and ramps the week of Dec. 6. Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are installing temporary wood forms that help crews build the permanent bridge […]
Celebrating 50 Years China-U.S. Ping Pong Diplomacy
Submitted by Ron Chow. On November 30 Lincoln High School host an event honoring the 50 years of Ping Pong Diplomacy in which America and China established diplomatic relationships during the Cold War. The event took place at Lincoln High School to bring full circle the past six years experiences of visits and exchanges with […]
Construction continues through holidays to open Hilltop Tacoma Link in 2022
Sound Transit announcement. The Hilltop Tacoma Link construction is now 80% complete, and we’re scheduled to open in summer/fall 2022! Over the past several months, crews have installed most of the track as well as stations, electrical substations, overhead wires, poles, signals, curbs, gutters, pavement and more. We’re excited to ride Tacoma Link with you […]
Tacoma City Council to Consider Appointment of Avery Moore as Tacoma’s Next Police Chief
City of Tacoma announcement. The City Council is scheduled to consider the appointment of Avery Moore as Tacoma’s next Police Chief on December 7 at 5 PM. Avery Moore currently serves the Dallas Police Department as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Investigations Bureau. His career at the Dallas Police Department began at the […]
City of Tacoma adopts the 2030 Climate Action Plan
City of Tacoma announcement. On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, the Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 40878 committing the City of Tacoma to implement the 2030 Tacoma Climate Action Plan (CAP). Based on a 14-month input process involving over 1,000 community members, the Plan sets Tacoma on a path for a carbon-neutral community […]
Ian Lindhartsen ’20 uses his individualized major to pursue his passion for music
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Ian Lindhartsen entered PLU with a plan. The 253 PLU Bound scholarship recipient from the Key Peninsula began his first year with plans to major in music education. But best-laid plans often go awry. Lindhartsen soon realized that wasn’t the path for him. He knew he wanted to study music, but […]
8th Annual Tacoma Santa Parade – Sunday Dec. 5th
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The 8th Annual Tacoma Santa Parade, presented by Ionic, will be take place on Sunday, December 5. The event will held between 50th & 56th Streets on South Tacoma Way. There will be bands, floats, street vendors, music, shopping and of course Santa! Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon […]
Stanford’s opens in Tacoma’s former Pacific Grill space. Here’s a first look
Tacoma’s newest steakhouse Stanford’s is now open in downtown Tacoma in the former home of Pacific Grill at 1502 Pacific Ave. The restaurant opened quietly on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021 for a week-long soft opening. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening is Dec. 2, 2021. The ribbon cutting will begin at 11 a.m. and will […]