Please join Tacoma Historical Society for our 17th Annual Memorial Day Service. Monday, May 27 – 11am War Memorial Park – 624 N Meyers Street Free, all are welcome This year’s keynote speaker will be Jane Hughes of Gold Star Families of Washington.
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Prom and Circumstances at Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Peg and I had no idea what we were in for at Tacoma Musical Playhouse and their latest production “Prom.” We weren’t completely blind. I had checked some details about its Broadway run. I’ve seen enough to know it would be both funny and meaningful. As soon as I opened up the program, I knew […]
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Pothole Palooza Will Focus on the Maintenance and Preservation of 10 Arterial Roadways June 3–7
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma will be out for Pothole Palooza the week of June 3 – 7, 2024. During this time, crews will showcase maintenance and preservation of 10 arterial roadway locations, with work slated to take place in each of Tacoma’s five City Council districts. ”Potholes are among the most visible […]
Animal Enrichment Family Craft Workshop
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Join the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for a family-friendly event where children and adults alike can lend a helping hand to animals in need. Monday, June 3, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, 2608 Center Street, […]
Local planning partnership for S.19th and Mildred needs input
Submitted by Thriving Communities Grant Partnership. The intersection of S. 19th Street and S. Mildred Street (by Tacoma Community College) is expected to see a lot of growth in future years. By 2041, Sound Transit plans to extend the Tacoma Link light rail to this intersection and new housing is already on the horizon. While […]
Allergy treatment for a goat
Does the spring pollen have you in a sneezing fit? Does stepping outside make your eyes water? It turns out humans aren’t the only ones with allergies. Animals, too—even goats—get them. Spice, a 7-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat, receives allergy injections every two weeks to treat her symptoms. “Keepers first noticed Spice had dander and was […]
Three Positions Available on the Transportation Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is inviting Tacoma residents to apply for positions on the Transportation Commission: At-Large Position 3 and Council District Positions 1 and 2. Interested applicants can reference this Council District Map to confirm which Council District they’re in. The Transportation Commission advises the City Council on transportation-related matters, such as short-term […]
North 12th Street – Between North Adams and North Washington Streets – Closed for Maintenance Until May 28
TACOMA, Wash. – North 12th Street – between North Adams and North Washington Streets – will be closed for maintenance through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 591-5495.