Brad was out for a morning walk. He enjoyed the beautiful green grass of July and August take on some of the summer glare and smell. Brad’s children had given him love and lots of smiles, but had not given him grandchildren, which was a slight disappointment. He still loved them and always would. His […]
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Sound Credit Union Raises $16,000 for Financial Beginnings in Annual Charity Auction
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of its annual charity auction benefiting Financial Beginnings, – a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through inclusive financial education empowering youth and adults to take control of their financial future. Sound team members, business partners, and the […]
Calling It Quilts
Often people succeed because they are in the right place at the right time. That’s never worked for me, however. Generally, if I see something I think is worth buying, I go ahead and purchase it. Have I ever been wrong? Of course? Have I ever been right? Of course. Will I keep doing this? […]
Cantwell Celebrates Grand Opening of 231-Unit Affordable Housing Complex in Tacoma
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (August 3, 2024), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell joined local leaders in Tacoma to celebrate the grand opening of Tacoma Housing Authority’s Housing Hilltop, a 231-unit affordable apartment complex. Housing Hilltop utilized the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, offsetting the cost of construction by $50,778,000. […]
Daytime HOV lane closure on eastbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Aug. 5-8
TACOMA – Travelers who use the eastbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge between Gig Harbor and Tacoma can expect delays during the morning commute. Each day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, through Thursday, Aug. 8, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge engineers will close the eastbound HOV lane across the […]
Public Hearing on Latest Home in Tacoma Code and Zoning Package Set for September 24
TACOMA, Wash. – On September 24, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on the latest version of the Home in Tacoma package of code and zoning changes that govern housing construction in Tacoma. The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda […]
Hilltop Family Bike Day
Tacoma, Wash. – Join Downtown On the Go, 2nd Cycle, and Alchemy Skateboarding for the third annual free Hilltop Family Bike Day on Saturday, August 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Enjoy a fun, youth-friendly bike obstacle course, skateboarding, free helmets for youth, snacks, and bike decorations. There will be a slow family-friendly group bike ride at […]
Retail Display Design: A Retrospective
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. August, 9th @ 6:30pmTHS Museum406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August monthly program presented by former fashion stylist & prop designer, Karen McClain. Karen will be sharing her experiences as a window display designer for the downtown Tacoma People’s store in the incredible 80’s! Refreshments will […]
Summer Concert at Franke Tobey Jones – Puget Brass
Submitted by Christine Hall. Join us on August 8 (6:30-7:30 pm) on the front lawn of Franke Tobey Jones for a Summer Concert – Puget Brass! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and picnic! Free to the Public. Park on the Street. 5340 N. Bristol Street. Formed in 1999, Puget Brass is a British-style […]