Habitat for Humanity announcement. Since early July, five French civil engineering students, affectionately dubbed the “French Fries” by our construction crew, have been volunteering their time on Tacoma Habitat construction sites. Julie, Zoe, Theo, Arthur and Florian are in their second year of engineering school at CESI in Bourdeaux, France. Their program is a three-year […]
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Dennis Flannigan – Thank You For All You’ve Done
I’ve known Dennis Flannigan for decades. He had a great laugh. I admired him since finding out he rode the buses in 1961. The Freedom Riders of 1961 was a nonviolent protest campaign that challenged the segregation of interstate travel facilities by riding interstate buses through the Deep South. When we met over breakfast or […]
Application for 2025 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2025. Applicants can apply for either $3,000, $6,000, or $9,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM […]
Plan for daytime lane closures on westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Sept. 23-26
TACOMA – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge should plan for weekday lane closures. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24The two right lanes of westbound SR 16 will close approaching the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The ramp from Jackson Avenue to westbound SR 16 will […]
Maintenance Work on South 72nd Street Until September 20
TACOMA, Wash. – South 72nd Street – between South Warner Street and South Lawrence Street – will be closed for maintenance September 16-20, from 8 AM – 5 PM. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the […]
Economic Disparity Study Findings to be Presented During September 17 City Council Study Session
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has completed its Economic Disparity Study. City staff will be joined by Keen Independent Research to present the study findings on September 17 at noon during the City Council Study Session. Through its Equity in Contracting (EIC) Program, the City seeks to ensure that small businesses and businesses […]
Oh, Happy Dog
Peg and I were shopping at Walgreens on North Pearl. We walked past a young man and his short-hair collie mix. The dog was on a leash. He saw us and was just looking friendly. I swear he smiled. A few minutes later we were alone paying for drugstore items and admiring the dog. The […]
Leadership Change at Tacoma Arts Live
TACOMA — David Fischer, the longtime CEO of Tacoma Arts Live, will be leaving the organization at the end of October, making way for new leadership to guide the organization as it continues to develop the Tacoma Armory as a hub for arts, culture and community, deliver critical education programs to school districts across our region, […]
We Must Be Kind to Our Local Waterways
The future of Earth depends entirely on water. Restoring the environment surrounding water which is deeply connected not only to our daily lives, but also to the consciousness of humankind. A pure source of water is absolutely essential to maintain harmony throughout our entire planet. Water is the source of all life and the important […]