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Sea lion pup makes public debut at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Guests to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium can now see Pepper, the California sea lion born June 6, in the Rocky Shores seal and sea lion habitat. “Pepper made her public debut this morning and is fitting right in,” said Curator Jen DeGroot. “In recent weeks, she was gradually introduced to the other seals and […]
Par for the Course
Gerry sat down for coffee. When the coffee came, he laid down his Seattle Times and sipped a little and then just closed his eyes and remembered. He thought about the girl he had almost married. She was a beauty and an eye stopper. Seen together almost everyone looked at Sherry and ignored Gerry. That […]
Lakewood Economic Development August 2024 Newsletter
In the August, 2024 issue of the Lakewood Economic Development Newsletter, the business spotlight shines on Ed Selden Carpet One Floor & Home. Read the 2024 Lakewood Contaminated Sites Report and the Q2 2024 Lakewood Permit Report. Check out funding opportunities for businesses. Browse upcoming events from the Lakewood Chamber and elsewhere in the region and view […]
Resource Event Aims to Support Justice-Impacted and Homeless Job Seekers
Tacoma, WA: WorkSource Pierce, in collaboration with Pierce County District Court, is offering a unique opportunity for Pierce County’s justice-impacted and homeless populations. “Our Beyond Boundaries Summer Resource Fair is dedicated to providing essential support and removing barriers for justice-impacted and homeless individuals in our community,” said Employment Security Commissioner Cami Feek. “This Equal Opportunity event offers […]
A Chair for Free
I had dragged two chairs out to the street. I was hoping someone would need both decent looking chairs for their home, but no . . . . someone just stopped some time a day or two later and drove off with one and never returned for the second. It was summer time, so I […]
City Council Approves Honorary Street Renaming for Beloved Community Leader Bill Evans
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council unanimously approved a resolution on August 6, 2024 to confer the honorary street name “Bill Evans Place” for North 27th Street, between Proctor and Madison Streets. Bill Evans was a community and civic leader who advocated for walkable urban communities and spent countless hours supporting small businesses. He dedicated […]
Link 1 and 2 Line fares changing August 30
Starting Friday, Aug. 30, the regular adult fare for Link light rail will be $3. This flat fare will replace Sound Transit’s distance-based fares, which range from $2.25 to $3.50. One-way fares for the T Line in Tacoma will remain $2. Also starting Aug. 30, the price for an Adult ORCA day pass will drop […]
Clothing Swap
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. August 31st @ 11am-3pmTHS Museum406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our Clothing Swap Fundraiser! Bring your gently used, clean clothing to trade in for new-to-you styles. There will be clothing for all ages including shoes, accessories, vintage and contemporary styles! While your here, check out our exhibit […]