Nearly 900 observers participated in this year’s City Nature Challenge spanning King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, including Everett, Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Snohomish, and any place in between. From April 26 through April 29, community scientists submitted 16,395 nature observations—up 63% from 2023—and identified 1,868 species (+30%), showing the world the incredible biodiversity in the region’s […]
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Update: Two lanes remain closed on westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge through Thursday
TACOMA – Two westbound lanes will remain closed on State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge through Thursday, May 16. The lane closures are for an emergency expansion joint repair. Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews closed the two right lanes across the 1950s bridge span on Monday, May 13. Two left lanes, which includes the […]
Last change to enter! “Power Play” Art Contest ends this Weekend
Lots going on as the daylight hours increase. Learn more about the following events here.
Meet Aquarium Artist Mindy Barker
For more than three decades, the South Pacific Aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has transported guests to warmer waters full of curious sharks, colorful coral, and rainbows of tropical fish. The mesmerizing Blue Hole has always been magical. But the magic paused in November 2021, so the aquarium could get a refresh. On […]
Old Shirt, New Look – hands-on workshop this Friday
Old Shirt, New LookMay 17th, 20246:00pm-8:00pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join THS for a workshop on the history of Victorian principles of reuse and learn how to upcycle an old T-shirt into new fashions, such as decorative patches and scrunchies! Workshop tickets cost $10 and will include the historic talk and project instruction. […]
Responsible Growth Downtown and in Designated Mixed-Use Centers a Focal Point With Passage of Ordinance 28966
TACOMA, Wash. – With the passage of Ordinance 28966, the City of Tacoma – through an Urban Design Project Review – will create a new land use permit process that incorporates the consideration of a project’s relationship with the urban environment, the public realm, connectivity, climate responsiveness, and other urban design concerns. The Urban Design […]
Recovering a species: red wolf pups born in April
We are five red wolves closer to recovering the iconic American species. Three males and two females were born in April at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s off-site breeding facility in Eatonville, where the largest red wolf population in the world resides. Adorable and growing fast, the pups are part of the latest success in […]
Westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge reduced to two lanes for emergency repairs May 13
Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge can expect around-the-clock lane closures starting the afternoon of Monday, May 13. Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews have closed the two right lanes on the westbound bridge until further notice. During this time, westbound travel across the bridge from Tacoma to Gig […]
The Board of Health May 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.