The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 301,074 twenty-foot equivalent units(TEUs) in April, growing 21.6% compared to April 2020. Full imports increased 23.9%, while full exports decreased 12%. Year-to-date volumes improved 14.1% to 1,182,868 TEUs, with full imports growing 26.5% and full exports declining 12.6%. The first vessel of Wan Hai Lines’ new AA5 […]
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Symphony Tacoma Presents Preview of Tacoma Method
In observance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Symphony Tacoma is pleased to present Tacoma Method: Three Arias Performed by Hai-Ting Chinn on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The songs are from Tacoma Method, an opera composed by Pacific Lutheran University professor and local composer Dr. Gregory Youtz based on the expulsion of the Chinese […]
Curb and gutter installation begins on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. this week
As soon as May 18, crews will start installing curb and gutter on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. MLK Jr. Way will be closed to northbound traffic from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St., and S. 18th St. will be closed east […]
TACID – Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities – Annual Fundraiser – May 19th
Disabilities are different for everyone, and often you can’t even tell when someone has the same abilities as you . . . and sometimes you can. When I was first asked to join the board of TACID, the board meeting time/day didn’t work for my schedule. When my schedule opened up years later I joined. […]
Tacoma Community College, Global Studies Institute Launch New Online International Program for Qatari Students
On April 19, 2021, Tacoma Community College (TCC) and Global Studies Institute (GSI) from Qatar signed an agreement that will bring high-quality academic programs to Qatar using an innovative live technology platform. Through this partnership, GSI will install a studio on the TCC campus that will be used to deliver associate degrees in business and […]
One Man and His Cow – Film Review
The opening images of “One Man and His Cow” make you wonder if the Algerian Tourist Industry didn’t suggest images after a winter rain. “The north of Algeria has a temperate climate, which varies at the altitude. The coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters.” I […]
TCC Student Art Exhibit goes on
This was a uniquely challenging year for art education at TCC. But even with studios closed and instruction happening online, TCC art students created outstanding work. Those interested can see the exhibit at The Online Gallery at TCC through June 11. “There is nothing we, as Art Professors, like better than a creative challenge,” said Art Department Chair […]
Tacoma Public Library affirms its commitment to equity and access by eliminating overdue fines
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has adopted a policy to permanently eliminate overdue fine collection on late items. Additionally, TPL will clear all overdue fines on patron accounts. TPL will also absorb fees from missing or damaged items that incurred a charge on Jan. 1, 2016, or earlier from patron accounts. “This gives patrons who have […]
Morningside Massacre 1879 – A Short Story
We had no idea our leader was sending professional troops to save us. We didn’t know we needed saving. We didn’t even know there was a problem. Friends got news to us with just five days warning. Our little farming and animal husbandry community had always taken care of ourselves and was happy to lend […]