Tacoma Historical Society will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Avenue South. We are so fortunate to have Eli Moreno as our presenter. Eli is the developer of Old City Hall. He will provide us with a progress report, show […]
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5th annual Orange Shirt Day honored at Spirit House
By Hillary Cagey, Puyallup Tribal News The Puyallup Tribe Children of the River Child Advocacy Center hosted the fifth annual Orange Shirt Day at the Spirit House Monday, Sept. 30 to honor Indigenous children who attended residential boarding schools across the United States and Canada. The event brought together community members to remember the past, […]
MultiCare’s Partnership for Health Innovation Community Listening Session, Oct. 24
We believe part of our responsibility in taking care of our community is to listen to those who live and work here every day. What type of care do you feel is critical for the health of your community? Please join us. Your ideas and feedback will inform the future of the new MultiCare Medical […]
Thank You, Vet Techs
For Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 13-19), we’re celebrating the zoo’s three fantastic full-time vet techs! The vet techs assist the zoo’s three veterinarians in every aspect of animal health care: “Our veterinary technicians, Julie, Sara, and Bianca, perform a vast array of duties, and the veterinary hospital could not function without them,” said Head Veterinarian […]
The Most Popular Plays in America?
Do you ever wonder how many plays are produced across America? Or what plays are really popular? The most productions this year so far by Editor-in-chief of American Theatre By Rob Weinert-Kendt, is a fun list of stage acting in the live theatre. We are sitting pretty. Here in the Pacific Northwest we’ve seen two […]
Two Positions Available on the Library Board of Trustees
TACOMA, Wash. – There are two positions available on the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years. All Library Trustees must live within Tacoma city limits. […]
September Elders Luncheon
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News Waves of laughter washed over the Puyallup Elders during the monthly Elders Luncheon on Sept. 20. This month’s Honored Elder was Teresa Harvey, who was blanketed by Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller and gifted a custom woven cedar hat. She also received two songs performed by Ah-bead-soot, Albert […]
North Union Ave – Between North 26th St and North 27th St – Closed on Oct. 12
TACOMA, Wash. – North Union Avenue – between North 26th Street and North 27th Street – will be closed on October 12, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM, to allow for hazardous tree removal. Traffic control signage and detour routes will be in place. Community members with questions can call Project Supervisor Craig Hamburg at […]
Hylebos Bridge Currently Closed to Vehicular Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division is working with a contracting crew to remedy the issue. The bridge will remain open to shipping vessels until a repair can be […]