Symphony Tacoma press release. Tacoma, WA — Symphony Tacoma continues its 75th Anniversary Celebration with its second of six classics concerts on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pantages Theater. This concert features a lush collection of melodic European classics. “As we continue with our 75th Anniversary Season, we want to assure […]
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Tacoma City Council’s Joint Statement on Actions Underway to Address Community Safety
City of Tacoma press release. We acknowledge this has been an extraordinary and difficult time for our community in many respects regarding public safety. The City Council is unified in our desire for Tacoma to be a city where everyone feels safe to live, work, and play, and to be responsive to those constituents who […]
Letter: Why We Need Commissioner Bacon
Submitted by Michael Conroy, US Army (retired). I have known Mary for over twenty-five years and we first met in the U.S. Army as diesel mechanics stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. Mary got out and I stayed in, but we managed to meet again in Germany where Mary was working and going to college at […]
Tacoma Public Schools now offering hiring bonuses in response to statewide educator, staff shortage
In response to a statewide educator shortage and highly competitive hiring environment, Tacoma Public Schools is ramping up its hiring efforts to fill important positions by offering $250-$5,000 hiring bonuses. The bonuses are funded by state Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Current employees are also now eligible to receive a $150 bonus […]
Veterans Stand Down Taking Place in Tacoma To Assist Homeless Veterans
Tacoma, Wash. – On November 13-14, 2021, the Pacific Northwest Regional Veterans Stand Down will take place at the Tacoma Convention Center located at 1500 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA from 9:00am-3:00pm. “Stand Down” refers to the brief period of time a service member leaves an active combat area in order to rest and regain strength. Similarly, […]
Out of the Wild – Modern Day Western Film Review
Storyline: “Out of the Wild is the story of Henry McBride, a down and out cowboy with a painful past he can’t drink away. Living on his last dollar with nowhere to go, he ends up working the last place an old cowboy wants to be: A dude ranch. It is here he meets the […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: Architect (One Position):Open to an individual who is currently or has been in the past a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions):Open to an individual with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation who […]
Installing wires over the tracks on MLK Jr. Way and Yakima Ave starts Oct. 18
A press release from Sound Transit. Starting this evening, Oct. 18, crews will install the wires over the tracks on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 8th St. to Division Ave, continuing on Division Ave to Yakima Ave. To minimize impacts to the community, this work will happen at night from about 7 p.m. […]
Classy Chassis’ Haunted Car Wash Returns
Tacoma – The legendary Classy Chassis drive-through Haunted Car Wash returns! After the overwhelming turnout and success of last year’s event, owner Corey Campbell is looking forward to entertaining our community for another Halloween season — and will once again be donating a portion of the event’s proceeds to Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation! Campbell and […]