Somewhere down there, shuttling passengers to and from the airport in New Orleans, is a taxicab driver by the name of Jean Duval. I thought of him last evening as I looked out the window of the airplane carrying me back to Seattle following the conclusion of the National School Board Association annual conference. The […]
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Tacoma Municipal Court Tackles Root Causes of Crime With Innovative Therapeutic Courts
The Tacoma Municipal Court is taking a data-driven approach to reducing crime and improving lives with two innovative therapeutic courts and proactive efforts to connect with the community. The therapeutic courts aim to address the underlying issues that often lead to criminal behavior, fostering safer communities and brighter futures for individuals. “Our therapeutic courts are […]
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Walk Tacoma Kickoff April 17
Tacoma, Wash. – Walk Tacoma is back for 2024! Join Downtown On the Go for our monthly walks, led by local experts, exploring Tacoma’s history, architecture, and community. Join us for the kickoff on April 17th, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., providing a behind-the-scenes look at Tacoma’s local theaters. This walk will focus on the […]
Manuel and the Kid
Manuel pulled his truck up behind his workers who were taking a break. The crew was laughing at the antics of the Boss of the crew. The Boss was acting out a story he had just read about a salesman who spilled oil all over his sales suit, buying the only suit he could afford, […]
Maintenance Work on South G Street to Take Place Through April 19
TACOMA, Wash. – South G Street – between South 21st to South 23rd streets – will be closed for maintenance April 8-19. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 365-8378.
Lane Closures on Schuster Parkway Scheduled April 9-11
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will be closing one lane of both northbound and southbound Schuster Parkway between South 4th Street and Ruston Way, April 9 – 11, for landscape maintenance in the median. The closure is expected to take place from 8 AM to 3:30 PM each day. This work is […]
MultiCare first in PNW with new da Vinci 5 robot
TACOMA, Wash. — New advances in robotic-assisted surgical technology that went live at MultiCare Health System this week gives patients faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays. MultiCare is the first health system in the Pacific Northwest to use Intuitive’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot. The da Vinci 5 surgical robot features newtechnology that […]
2024 State of Black Tacoma Let’s Come Together
Join us for the 2024 State of Black Tacoma. We’re thrilled to share that the Tacoma Urban League is hosting the State of Black Tacoma Town Hall on Thursday, May 30, 2024, Evergreen State College in Tacoma, WA. Join us from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM for this free event where we’ll delve into crucial […]