TACOMA, Wash. – As part of our Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation, The Tacoma Police Department supports an annual review of all police policies, procedures, and record-keeping. Every fourth year, CALEA conducts an in-person, three-day review on-site at TPD. This month, CALEA conducted its on-site inspection, focusing on data and information management, as well […]
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Special City Council Meeting June 21 Will Continue Charter Review Recommendations Discussion
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council will continue its discussions on the Charter Review Committee’s recommendations for refinements to the City Charter during a special meeting tomorrow, June 21, at noon in Tacoma Municipal Building North (733 Market Street, Room 16). The City Charter is Tacoma’s constitution, or governing law. It sets forth the organization, and […]
Critically Endangered American Red Wolf Pups Receive Exam
Our five critically endangered American Red Wolf pups met the vet team last week for a pup exam at our offsite facility in Eatonville, where the largest Red Wolf population in the world resides. Veterinarian Dr. Kadie evaluated the two-month-old pups’ overall health, checked their heart and lungs, weighed them, and gave them deworming medications […]
Jefferson Park sprayground temporarily closed for removal of fieldhouse
TACOMA, WA: Most of the Jefferson Park fieldhouse, which was damaged by two arson fires in 2021, has been demolished. Although the majority of the 3,000-square-foot building was taken down, a portion of the structure that supports park operations will remain. For the public’s safety, the sprayground must remain closed while this work is completed. The […]
Sea lion pup born at Point Defiance Zoo
TACOMA, Wash.—There’s a new set of flippers at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium! Keepers in the Rocky Shores area of the zoo are celebrating the birth of a female California sea lion pup born on June 6. The pup is the first born at the Tacoma zoo in its 119-year history and the first for […]
Bates Technical College Foundation welcomes JD Elquist to the board
Tacoma, Wash. –The Bates Technical College Foundation recently announced JD Elquist as a new board member. A Bates Technical College alumnus, JD brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the college’s mission and goals. JD’s journey with Bates began nine years ago when he first enrolled in the Barber program. Reflecting on his student years, JD […]
Make the Most of your Summer: Family Activities for All Ages
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Big Chicken Restaurant Review
Our friends, Donn and Deb called Sunday afternoon and suggested a drive through Pt. Defiance and midway suggested Big Chicken for dinner after the beautiful tour. Walking into the restaurant we passed a large sign of a big guy eating a big chicken sandwich. It sold me. Peggy enjoyed her special crunchy chicken pieces as […]
Kick off your summer at Tacoma’s Fourth of July Summer Blast celebration
The largest free Fourth of July celebration in the South Sound, Tacoma Summer Blast, is back for another year. This unofficial start to summer is hosted by Metro Parks Tacoma in partnership with the City of Tacoma. Celebrate Independence Day at two locations along Ruston Way. Starting at noon, enjoy two stages of live music, […]