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Local News
City, EPA reach settlement on refrigerant release
The city of Tacoma has agreed to spend almost $525,000 in response to improperly disposed of appliances. It will pay $224,684 in penalties for releasing chlorofluorocarbons. These refrigerants cause depletion of ozone in the atmosphere and have negative effects on human health, such as increasing the risk of developing skin cancer. The city will also spend nearly $300,000 on efforts to reduce pollution. Read more...
New stop for Tacoma Link under consideration
A new stop on the Tacoma Link light rail system could be built by next spring. There are currently five stops on the system, which has operated downtown since 2003. City Manager Eric Anderson recently briefed Tacoma City Council members on the project. Read more...
Three candidates vie for open seat on Pierce County Council
Three people are vying for the District 5 seat on Pierce County Council. It is currently held by Barbara Gelman, who must leave office at the end of the year due to term limits. The district covers much of South Tacoma, part of the East Side, Parkland, Midland and part of Spanaway. Read more...
Tradition, family, respect all integral at Canoe Journey
On July 9, hundreds of individuals from a multitude of local tribes gathered together at the shore of Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park along with the Puyallup Canoe Family to celebrate traditions, culture and a way of life. Read more...
Local pet food bank seeks community support
Ten years ago, Carol O’Shea realized that she needed help feeding her four cats. Read more...
County unveils new emergency alert system
Pierce County has a new system to inform the public about emergencies. Local leaders gathered outside Tacoma Mall on July 15 to unveil it. Read more...
Hundreds turn out for budget discussion
These are tough times for Governor Chris Gregoire. Read more...
Nativity House joins Catholic Community Services
Connie Brown, chair of the board of Nativity House, and Denny Hunthausen, southwest agency director of Catholic Community Services (CCS) of Western Washington, have completed negotiations that bring Nativity House in as a program of CCS. Read more...
Agencies tackle poor air quality
Efforts are underway to address poor air quality in the Tacoma area. Several years ago the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined it did not meet federal clean air standards. This is measured by levels of fine particulate matter, tiny particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter. Inhaling these is tied to various health problems, including asthma, heart attacks, strokes and reduced lung function. Read more...
