TACOMA – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 705 and State Route 509 will want to plan additional travel time the week of March 24. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 During the closures, crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the city of Tacoma will perform maintenance […]
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Applications Now Being Accepted for Three Positions on the Planning Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three positions on the Planning Commission: the District No. 4 position, the Environmental Community position, and the Architecture, Historic Preservation and/or Urban Design position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district, and those seeking other positions must also reside within the […]
Fort Nisqually escape room experience is back and better than ever
Trapped: A LABYRINTH Adventure has returned to Fort Nisqually Living History Museum in Tacoma, WA with updated puzzles and clues. Set within the atmospheric walls of the Fort and surrounded by the old growth forests of Point Defiance Park, participants will feel as if they have been pulled back in time to 1855 when the Fort […]
Microsoft recognizes everyday changemakers
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: Dr. Karen Wolf and the Animal Care Team From polar bears to beavers, zebra sharks to sea stars, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is home to over 9,000 animals, each requiring specialized care and attention. It’s no small feat to ensure that every animal receives the best medical care possible, […]
Historic Preservation Awards Nomination Deadline is April 1
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission is seeking Historic Preservation Award nominations recognizing people and projects keeping Tacoma’s history alive. There are a dozen award categories: Nominations can be submitted online now through April 1. The in-person awards ceremony is projected to take place in late May. Event details will be posted when […]
Dennis Lennon joins MultiCare as new senior VP & chief human resources officer
TACOMA, Wash. — Dennis Lennon has joined MultiCare Health System as senior vice president and chief Human Potential officer. In this position, Lennon will support more than 26,000 employees across the system. Lennon brings more than 17 years of health care human resources experience. Most recently, he was the chief people officer at AtlantiCare in […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for a Position on Public Utility Board
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill a position on the Public Utility Board. The Public Utility Board is comprised of five members who are nominated by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by a majority vote of the City Council. The membership term is five years […]
Five Tacoma Community College Faculty Members Awarded Tenure
Five faculty members were awarded tenure at Tacoma Community College’s March 12 Board Meeting. David Anderson joins the Computer Science department. He has a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science from East Carolina University. Nicole Gugliotti joins the Art department. She has B.F.A. in Ceramics from Florida Atlantic University and a M.F.A. in Ceramics from the […]