Nothing about the new conspiracy running wild at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is deceptive. A group of lemurs is called a conspiracy. A 4-year-old female black-and-white ruffed lemur named Volana, or “V” for short, joins males Albert and Saunders. The word “volana” translates to “moon” in Malagasy, the language spoken in Madagascar, where lemurs […]
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Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Certification Workshops June 12 and 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address government contracting disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) staff to host two […]
Tickets on sale now for Dine We Must, a Victorian-inspired dinner with a Northwest twist
“Dine we must, and we may as well dine elegantly…” Buy your tickets now for an evening of fine foods, company and Victorian desserts set outdoors on the blissful lawn of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Dine We Must returns to Fort Nisqually on June 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. Guests will have exclusive access […]
The City of Destiny Awards Recognize Tacomans
TACOMA, Wash. – The 38th Annual City of Destiny Awards returns to the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D Street, on June 26, 2024. Next month’s event will include award presentations made by Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by Tacoma Musical Playhouse and the Tacoma Refugee Choir. This year’s celebration includes the inaugural […]
Christopher Plummer – In Spite of Myself – Book Review
I recently got a message from my cousin Lindy. Lindy is named after my mother. Our mom’s were twins. Lindy and I were the eldest of our families. I was the eldest with two sisters and Lindy was the eldest with three brothers. The message was about a book she wanted to know if I […]
Ten Positions Available on Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The Mayor’s Youth Commission of Tacoma (MYCT) is currently seeking youth, grades six through 12, to fill 10 positions, including the MYCT Chair, MYCT Vice Chair, and Chair and Vice Chair of the following committees: The MYCT is organized into four committees that guide the work it wants to do in Tacoma. […]
15th Annual Cops vs. Teachers Charity Event Raises Record Amount for Lakewood Family Y Programs
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The 15th Annual Cops vs. Teachers charity basketball game and silent auction reached new heights today as community leaders and supporters gathered at the Lakewood YMCA. Representatives from the Kiwanis Club of Clover Park, Lakes High School Skills USA Club, and various local organizations joined forces to present a generous check […]
Temporary Locations Established for City Council Study Sessions and Meetings
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council study session on June 4 has been rescheduled as a special meeting which will begin at 11 AM instead of the typical noon start time for study sessions. Work to modernize Council Chambers began on May 22 and is projected to be complete by early July. While this work […]
Summer Late Nights, created to reduce youth gun violence in Tacoma, receives award for Program Excellence
In the first three months of 2023, three Tacoma youth died as a direct result of gun violence. Another 10 were charged as adults in connection to violent felonies, including homicide. On May 16, 2023, the City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41197 acknowledging the devastating impact of gun violence in the city of Tacoma, naming the […]