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Local News
Senior event changes with the times
The city’s Human Rights and Human Services Department is making changes to its annual senior citizen event in hopes of reaching out to younger seniors and other adults approaching retirement age. Read more...
Dogs help diabetics manage their condition
A local man is training dogs to help diabetics manage their condition and stay healthy. Dogabetics is a line of business Ron Pace recently developed at Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center. Located on five acres just east of Tacoma, the business has trained dogs for law enforcement agencies for many years. Read more...
Re-design of park will bring aquatic features and more
Kandle Park will get a complete makeover next summer that will transform it from a place that serves people living in the neighborhood to one that could draw people from all over the city to the North End facility. Metro Parks Commission was given an update on the project during its June 28 study session. Read more...
Organization goes above and beyond to support the troops
Two years ago Rod Wittmier became concerned hearing news reports on the number of military personnel committing suicide. The Buckley resident was moved to do something about it and founded Vets Meet Vets. He serves as executive director of the non-profit organization. Read more...
Council delays sewer inspection ordinance
Homeowners generally do not give much thought to their sewer pipes. They might if a problem directly impacts them, such as untreated sewage flooding their basements. But often problems become noticeable down the line, where they become the city of Tacoma’s problem. Read more...
Orphaned sea otter from Alaska moves to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
A one-month-old orphaned sea otter arrived at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on June 25 after being rescued near Kodiak, Alaska by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The female otter pup, Kaladi (pronounced kuh-lah-dee), will live behind the scenes at the zoo until she is mature enough to live with the three resident female sea otters in the Rocky Shores exhibit complex. Read more...
Local club fosters big hearts, helping hands
In the banquet room of a local retirement home, neighborhood leaders have gathered to socialize, enjoy a home-cooked potluck, and share ideas on how they can change lives within their community. Read more...
Goodwill unveils logo for the donation movement
The recycling movement has its universally recognized symbol of three arrows. Goodwill Industries hopes the donate logo will do the same to encourage people to donate gently used items to charity. Read more...
Waterfront park faces funding gap
Plans for the waterfront park go back two decades. It is intended to heal wounds from an ugly, racist incident 125 years ago. It is partially finished and not open to the public. Supporters need $7 million to make the full vision reality. Read more...
