A press release from Bates Technical College. TACOMA, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Bates Technical College a $2.25 million competitive Title III grant aimed at strengthening efforts related to student retention and completion, and supporting student success. The five-year grant is the largest competitive grant Bates has ever been awarded. Bates […]
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Book: The Wind Will Not Stop topic of October Tacoma Historical Society Meeting
An announcement from Tacoma Historical Society. Please join Tacoma Historical Society for our October virtual meeting (Oct. 11 at 7 pm), when THS Communications Manager Kim Davenport will interview Judy Carlson Hulbert, author of the recent book, The Wind Will Not Stop. The program will stream on our Facebook page and our YouTube Channel. The Wind Will Not Stop, the […]
Tacoma’s Ice Cream Social has opened its Proctor store
The trifecta for Ice Cream Social is complete. The third store for the ice cream company debuted in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood over the weekend. Last year saw a lot of movement for the 9-year-old ice cream company operated by Layla Isaac and Jamie Van De Wege. The Tacoma company closed its Sixth Avenue location after […]
Pierce Transit’s Waterwall Unveiling New Artwork, Improvements
A press release from City of Tacoma. Pierce Transit, in partnership with the City of Tacoma, is excited to announce the completion of Mini-Tahoma, an immersive installation by local Tacoma artist RYAN! Feddersen (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). The artwork includes a large-scale mural on the face of Pierce Transit’s Waterwall facility, located between South 9th […]
APCC Receives $20,000 From Coordinated Care Community Investment Grant
A press release from Asia Pacific Cultural Center. APCC is so proud to announce that we have received $20,000 through Coordinated Care’s Community Investment Grant for our Asia Pacific Community Health Outreach to promote stronger, healthier lives for Asians and Pacific Islanders and their families. This funding will help us to continue our important work as […]
Road Work Restricts Northbound Lanes of North Jackson Avenue Oct. 7-8
A press release from City of Tacoma. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs on the northbound curb lane of North Jackson Avenue from 6th Avenue to State Route 16. Starting on Thursday, October 7, at 8 AM, the northbound curb lane will be closed, with through traffic allowed, until work is completed […]
Canopy installation at Stadium District Station and curb and gutter on Division Ave start this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will install the canopy for the Stadium District Station on N. 1st Street, starting on October 8 for about one week. During this time, N. 1st St. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Yakima Ave to the businesses’ driveway. In addition, crews plan to install curb and […]
Graffiti Damages both Public and Private Property
Graffiti is illegal. Graffiti creates damage and defaces both public and private property. It’s unwanted and needs to be painted over and removed. In today’s world, all graffiti ends up damaging property. There’s no style. Artistic statements can reach more people via Facebook than spray painting a local bridge or private or public property, so […]
Adopt a Shelter Dog Month Spotlight
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Looking for a furry best friend? October marks the official start of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has many adoptable dogs waiting for a loving home. One such dog is Punky, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever mix who has […]