A Short Story… While my wife slept the night away, I was up repeatedly to pee of course, but only because I was actually awake and listening to the rain and more. The trees were in constant motion, I didn’t see any limbs come down, but I was willing to bet in the daylight there […]
Tacoma
Interim Police Chief Start Date Delayed; Acting Police Chief Appointed
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma anticipates a delay in the start date for Patti Jackson as Interim Police Chief, previously anticipated to be February 24, 2025. While the City is eager for her to assume this vital role, the completion of all necessary administrative processes has required additional time to schedule than initially […]
March 11 “The Quiet Between” Tales & Tunes from the North 7pm at Slavonian Hall
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. March 11, 7:00pm at Slavonian HallClassical Tuesdays in Old Town 2306 N 30th Street, Old Town Tacoma Anne Lyman and friends will help us celebrate the Quiet moments between winter and spring, the last deep calm of winter…Peaceful, Contemplative… Please join us for community, coffee and cookies before and […]
Raise the Roof – A Sneak Peek at APCC’s New Building
January 7, 2025, marked an exciting milestone for Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) as we hosted our very first event in our brand-new building! This special occasion was not only a sneak peek into the future home of APCC but also a joyful celebration of our Founder and President, Patsy Surh O’Connell’s birthday. Friends, family, supporters, […]
Waiting with a Little Hope for the Best
A Short Story… Jessie had gone to bed early. He worried and worried and then his eyes grew heavy and slowly his breathing began a familiar movement as the muscles in his neck relaxed and he slept. In the morning . . . too soon in the morning, his eyes opened and Jessie’s mind went […]
City of Tacoma Invests $800,000 to Expand Youth and Cultural Programming in District 4
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has invested $800,000 to expand youth and cultural programming in District 4, as directed by the more than 12,000 District 4 residents who had voted last year to apply Participatory Budgeting funds in support of enriching experiences for youth beyond the school day, while celebrating Tacoma’s diverse cultural […]
Valentine’s Day Dance brings community together
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. More than 100 individuals throughout the Tribal community gathered together for two great causes at the Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball on Feb. 15 at the Little Wild Wolves Youth Center in Fife. The event featured a two-fold fundraiser. One fundraiser, which was created by the Reentry/Community Family Services program, […]
BECU Opens New Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma
Submitted by BECU. BECU Pierce County Financial Center officially opened in Tacoma on February 19. The new location is one of the largest in its network and is the only location in the area to offer expanded financial services such as teller services and check cashing, drive-up ATMs, and more. BECU has been part of […]
Proctor Polar Bear Crawl for Polar Bear Conservation, March 1
Submitted by Cindy Roberts. We are excited to invite you to our 10th annual Party for Polar Bears. Join us for the “Proctor Polar Bear Crawl” in the Proctor District. This is an all ages event where you can take a stroll and enjoy shopping, dining, and eating ice cream. For the adults, you can […]