A Short Story… Did you ever have friends you felt sorry for? They had certain habits . . . a funny voice, odd movements or reactions that just made you cringe. They joined in singing and they were always off key. People might just keep away from them but they became your friends and you […]
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Auditions for ROCKY at Tacoma Little Theatre
Submitted by Tacoma Little Theatre. Tacoma Little Theatre is holding auditions for the Washington premiere of Rocky. This production will be directed by Chris Serface, choreographed and assistant directed by Ashley Roy-Simpson, and musically directed by Lindsay Delmarter. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 9th and Monday, March 10th at Tacoma Little Theatre (210 N […]
Coast Salish weavers design new kit for Seattle Sounders
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News The creativity and talent of Puyallup Tribe Heritage Division Manager Connie McCloud and two other Coast Salish weavers will soon be seen on the Emerald Queen Casino pitch at Lumen Field in Seattle. McCloud teamed up with fellow weavers Gail White Eagle from the Muckleshoot Tribe and Danielle Morsette […]
Taking orders now for Sukiyaki
Submitted by Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Warm up with freshly prepared sukiyaki or chicken teriyaki at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple’s annual Sukiyaki Fundraiser. To ensure demand is met for this popular community event, food selections must be ordered by Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, then picked up or eaten at the temple fundraiser on Sunday, March 2, […]
City Manager Appoints Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Director
TACOMA, Wash. – City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed – and Council has confirmed – Tanja Carter as Community & Economic Development Department Director, effective March 24, 2025. With extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality, commercial real estate development, retail, distribution, and international manufacturing sectors, she most recently served as Economic Development Director for the […]
Nature’s Best Hope
Submitted by Tahoma Bird Alliance. Join with Tahoma Bird Alliance (TBA), formerly known as Tahoma Audubon, to give nature its best hope to flourish. TBA is offering free bare root native trees to the Pierce County community. Native trees are important for better health, water conservation, soil enrichment, and to provide homes, food and shelter […]
Friday Forums 2025: Staying at Home: Access, Displacement, and Aging in Place
Tacoma, Wash. – As housing costs continue to rise, our seniors face unique issues in retaining access to services, community, and stability. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring the challenges impacting Tacomans ability to Age in Place, and how addressing them can make Tacoma a better place for everyone to live, work, and play. […]
Wapato Park given historical designation as city landmark
Wapato Park started as a picturesque retreat, helped put people back to work during the Great Depression and is now protected as a Tacoma landmark. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to add Wapato Park to the Tacoma Register of Historic Places after the Landmark Preservation Commission recommended the listing. Although it joins more than […]
City of Tacoma Nominates Cassidy Maruska for Prestigious Association of Washington Cities Scholarship
TACOMA, Wash. — Mayor Victoria Woodards proudly announced the City of Tacoma’s nomination of Cassidy Maruska, from the Science and Math Institute in Tacoma, for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) Scholarship. The AWC CQC Scholarship recognizes high school seniors and college students demonstrating exceptional community commitment through leadership and […]