Destiny fireboat takes to the water
Tacoma’s waterways just got a little safer, with the christening of the “Destiny.” The 30-foot fireboat is the top of the line for its class of rescue and rapid response vessels. And another one is on the way.
The “Destiny” is a FireStorm 30 by Canadian boat builder MetalCraft Marine…
Wilson’s depth, athleticism wins All-City Meet
Local track squads had one last chance to tune up for the postseason on May 2, and it was on the same stage – the All-City Meet at Lincoln High School. While each team impressed in different ways, the Wilson Rams displayed a wide variety of athleticism, as they had 14 individual winners and swept…
ALL ABOARD!
Always a fun and entertaining place to visit, Freighthouse Square will be even more so on the weekend of May 19 and 20 when the second annual Tacoma Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet takes place there. Everyone from families looking for something fun to do to seasoned model railroading hobbyists are…
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- Destiny fireboat takes to the water
- Design work continues on renovation
- Sale of Elks Lodge parcels now official
- Port unveils new strategic plan, logo
- Tacoma Murals Project selects five more sites
- City Briefs
- Police Blotter
- Poll shows support for street repair tax
- Expect to see fishing poles return to Old Town Dock following renovations
- Guest Editorial: A proposal to fund higher education
- Guest Editorial: The Lorax would approve of modern forestry practices
- Our Views: Kalakala drama needs closure
- Our Views: Recognition well deserved
Daily Mash-Up
Tacoma becomes more sustainable, reducing both costs and carbon footprint
The City of Tacoma has reduced both costs and its carbon footprint by tackling strategies to become a more sustainable city. Tacoma’s sustainability accomplishments for 2011 include cutting fuel costs by more than $770,000 from 2010 and reducing paper usage by 75 percent. Paper purchases in 2011 were…
Poll Results: Tacoma Films
With the recent filming of several movie and video projects around Tacoma, we had a thought about our fair city. We asked readers about their favorite film that involved locations in Tacoma? The top vote getter was “10 Things I Hate About You,” with 33 percent of the vote. Second place went to “Hand…
Crime in the suburbs
Fife's Police Department has started a crime blog as a way to provide instant information about incidents, events and general police activities around the city. The first posting of the blog included information about a man being arrested for identification theft, fraud and driving a stolen car.…
Eye on Tacoma
Brie Eubanks: Lakewood Y.M.C.A Personal Trainers
We sit down and talk to Y.M.C.A Personal Trainer Brie Eubanks about Crossing training and losing weight
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Fife Free Press
Parks Appreciation Day Draws Record Crowd
Fife's annual Parks Appreciation Day drew many hands and working muscles, the largest number of volunteers in recent memory.
The high turnout came through a series of factors. The weather cooperated, bringing clear skies and warm temperatures. Arbor Day activities and the unveiling of the city's…
Milton-Edgewood Signal
Parks Cleanup Event a Community Effort
After a winter peppered with powerful snow and ice storms, countless parks throughout Puget Sound were in dire need of sprucing up during this year's Parks Appreciation Day. Milton's Interurban Trail was hit especially hard, but thanks to a few extra helping hands during the April 21 cleanup event,…
Puyallup Tribal News
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We’re Still Here: Exhibit in Olympia Tells Story of Local Tribal History
For the first time in Washington State history, a powerful new cultural exhibit about Native Americans is hanging in the Office of Secretary of State's front lobby. The exhibit, called "We're Still Here: The Survival of Washington Indians," launched April 24 in an event featuring Governor Chris Gregoire,…
