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 […]
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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.
TNT: Step inside the county’s oldest barber school, where dreams are shaped and cuts are free
“Tacoma’s oldest barber college, Bates Technical College’s barbershop offers free haircuts and shaves to the public and a certificate in barbering for students. “A hum fills Bates Technical College’s barbershop on a late April morning. It rises to a crescendo and then falls to a whisper as student barbers pause their electric clippers to check […]
Celebration of Life for Tacoma Council Member Catherine Ushka on May 23 at Eastside Community Center
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Council Member Catherine Ushka on May 23, 2024 at the Eastside Community Center (1721 E. 56th St.). Doors open at 2 PM and the service begins at 2:30 PM. There will be a community reception immediately after the service. The service will […]
Meet Tater: The Potato Grouper
The Tropical Reef Aquarium will reopen June 14, after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. When guests walk back through the aquarium doors, they may not immediately notice those behind-the-scenes updates, but they will see new shark species, vibrant fish, and exciting new animals in a refreshed space. One of […]
Five Positions Available on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities: four member positions and one youth position (for youth between the ages of 16 and 18). The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities is comprised of 11 volunteers from Tacoma and Pierce County with […]
Petco Love Launches Animated Campaign to Reunite Lost Pets – MY RUFF DAY series spotlights cutting edge technology used in Tacoma and Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Nonprofit organization Petco Love announces the launch of their MY RUFF DAY campaign to increase the number of reunions with their free to use, national lost and found database for pets, Love Lost. The platform utilized by the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County uses […]
Work to Modernize City Council Chambers Set to Begin on May 22
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s work to modernize its Council Chambers – a vital space for engagement between the City Council, City leadership, residents, businesses, community partners and other stakeholders – is set to begin on May 22. Planned upgrades designed to improve accessibility and foster more productive face-to-face conversations include the removal […]