TACOMA, WA — Come for the brews and stay for the live entertainment. Brew Five Three, Tacoma’s outdoor beer and music festival, is thrilled to announce the live performers taking the stage on Saturday, August 10 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Three musical performances and a special live recording of […]
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City Council Appoints Sandesh Sadalge to District 4 Position
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council voted to appoint Sandesh Sadalge to fill the District 4 position. His first City Council meeting is anticipated to be on July 23, 2024. He will serve in this role until December 31, 2025. Details on the process to fill the District 4 position – including desired competencies, qualifications, finalists […]
Don’t swim or wade at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma
Don’t swim or wade at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Tests of water we sampled July 15 show high levels of bacteria that increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you contact it. We posted advisory signs and will continue to monitor bacteria levels there. When bacteria levels no longer show increased risks to public […]
Deputy Mayor John Hines Launches ‘Walk Across Tacoma’
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will be spending seven days walking across Tacoma, from July 19-July 25. The “Walk Across Tacoma” will span roughly 70 miles, starting in Point Defiance Park and moving through the West End, Central, North End, South Tacoma, Southend, Eastside, New Tacoma, and Northeast Tacoma neighborhoods. During the walk, […]
It Seemed Like a Great Idea . . .
Years and years ago it seemed like a good idea installing a water valve just inches from the surface of our wrap around deck. Our teenage son did the installation. We have a number of hose connections for Peg’s flower gardens. As the years have passed, I no longer want to get down on my […]
The Grand Cinema Announces 2024 Outdoor Movie Series Sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. Tacoma, WA – The Grand Cinema is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Outdoor Movie Series, generously sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union. This summer, join us under the stars for an unforgettable cinematic experience that brings the community together in a safe and entertaining environment. The Outdoor Movie Series will […]
Letter: Inadequate spay neuter clinic access prevents control of feral cat population
Submitted by L. Gorrow. I moved from King County to Pierce county (Tacoma) two years ago. I noticed what appeared to be homeless cats and kittens in my back yard and neighborhood. I had not experienced this in King County. Over time I have learned that two of my neighbors feed homeless cats. The problem […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support Through ‘Name Your Price’ Adoption Promotion
Following the Fourth of July holiday, a period that notoriously increases animal shelter intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering a ‘name your price’ adoption promotion for all pets in the shelter from July 17-21. Between July 1-15, the open-admission shelter took in 495 pets, a 12% increase from the same […]
Quilts Bring Comfort to Seniors
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Habitat volunteer Stephanie Arend supports Tacoma Habitat’s mission in more ways than swinging a hammer. Arend is part of a group of 14 women—all retired, mostly judges or lawyers—who gather once a month at Arend’s home to create quilts for causes they care about. Thanks to the generosity of this […]