TACOMA, Wash. – Repairs on the Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) are projected to begin on September 5. The bridge will continue to be closed to vehicular traffic, but remain open to shipping vessels until this work is complete. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division anticipates that the bridge […]
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More Maintenance Work on South Montgomery Street Through September 6
TACOMA, Wash. – South Montgomery Street – between South 72nd and South 74th streets – is closed for maintenance through September 6. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. South Montgomery Street – between South 66th and South 68th streets – has […]
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County Hires Michael Catsi as President & CEO
Submitted by Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. Tacoma, WA – The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (“EDB”) announced today that Michael Catsi will serve as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of the EDB. He will take the position in late September. Catsi currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for Tacoma […]
2024 Tacoma Business Climate Survey
TACOMA – This past June, The City of Tacoma, in collaboration with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and EMC Research, launched its first-ever Economic Development Business Climate Survey. “Our local businesses are the backbone of our community, and this survey gives us valuable insights into their needs and challenges,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “By […]
Labor Day weekend animal events at Pierce County zoos
Celebrate Labor Day weekend surrounded by wildlife from August 31 to September 2 at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma. The zoo will mark the unofficial end of summer with engaging events for the entire family. It’s time to cool down and have some fun! Join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for an exciting […]
Tacoma Habitat for Humanity: Explore Affordable Homeownership with Free Homebuyer Sessions
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. TACOMA – Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity (Tacoma Habitat) is providing FREE Homeowner Orientation Sessions for those interested in exploring affordable homeownership in Pierce County. Through Tacoma Habitat’s Homebuyer Program, Pierce County residents can own an affordable home through an innovative restricted resale/land lease model. This program aims to […]
The Urinal
Jerry went into the men’s room, he was having a great time with friends and a favorite restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was suburb. He approached the urinal and unzipped his pants. He had been enjoying a nice dinner and only drinking his favorite root beer, Bundaberg from Queensland, Australia. He hummed […]
Park Board votes to sell 2.3 acres for new fire station in South Tacoma
TACOMA: Metro Parks Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Monday to authorize the surplus and sale of about two acres of undeveloped property on the SERA Campus for a new fire station to serve South Tacoma. The Board’s decision comes after a year-long assessment following a request from the City of Tacoma. The request followed a […]
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