City seeks developer for Medical Mile site
City of Tacoma and Washington State Department of Commerce staffers are looking for developers to build a transit-oriented project for a state-owned site in the “Medical Mile” center of the city’s...
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HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents Handel’s celebrated oratorio, “Messiah,” in the perfect acoustic setting of St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7112 S. 12th St. The TSO Chorus has...
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Friday, Dec. 20TRIPLE PLAY: Montreaux (rock) 9 p.m., NC EMERALD QUEEN: Natalie Cole, Rich Wetzels Groovin' Higher Jazz Orchestra (jazz, pop) 8:30 p.m., $40-$90GRIT CITY COMEDY: Leah Mansfield (comedy)...
View ArticleHoliday happenings abound in Tacoma and beyond
It’s always the right time to enjoy some Christmastime offerings about town that don’t involve shopping. From glittering theme parks to holiday theater to the inspiring beauty of nature, there’s...
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MAJOR TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS FOR SR 16Continued reconstruction of the Nalley Valley viaduct is humming right along. To keep the $115 million safety and mobility project moving forward, major daytime...
View ArticleGive the gift of a safe community
Organizers with Hilltop Action Coalition (HAC) sent out the following press announcement today seeking help from the community to help them continue their important work. HAC has enlisted the aid of...
View ArticleStupid Criminal of the Week
A known homeless man just happened to be walking by a boarded up house along the 5400 block of South Warner on Dec. 16, when he decided to investigate possibly buying the house. Lacking a real estate...
View ArticleWilson takes third at Tower Classic
Bowling toward the postseason once again, Wilson got an early look at some of the competition they will face at the district and state tournaments in their annual Tower Classic. Getting key...
View Article‘Tani’s Search for the Heart’
Native American authors and storytellers Keith and Chenoa Egawa have written and illustrated a newly published children’s book, “Tani’s Search for the Heart.” As wonderful for adults as it is for...
View ArticleStephanie Johnson brings it home to Jazzbones
Tacoma singer-songwriter Stephanie Anne Johnson is riding mighty high as 2013 draws to a close, following several appearances on NBC-TV's “The Voice” and the timely showcase of her powerhouse vocals on...
View ArticleBellarmine Prep uses fast start to cruise over South Kitsap
Judging by their offensive efficiency and tenacious defense, Bellarmine Prep looks to be a contender again in the Narrows 4A girls basketball race. Led by senior guard Jasmyne Holmes, who finished with...
View ArticleWilson cruises over Mount Tahoma
Still haunted by the two stinging losses to Mount Tahoma that kept them out of last year’s district playoffs, the Wilson Rams set out to reverse their fortunes. A year older and a year wiser, the Rams...
View ArticleMake a Scene: True Holland bounces back from theft with second benefit show
Before the theft things were going pretty well for Tacoma alt-rock outfit True Holland. The band could already boast of high profile gigs on the Vans Warped and Zumiez Couch tours; and anthemic cuts...
View ArticleLocal Restaurant Spotlight: Ring in the New Year at The Cliff House
Located on a beautiful bluff overlooking Commencement Bay, The Cliff House has become the premiere location for special occasions, business meetings, weddings and more. Since 1925, the restaurant has...
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Girls BasketballDec. 23 – Olympia @ Lincoln – 3 p.m. Lady Abes look to avenge last year’s two-point loss to Bears.Boys BasketballDec. 27 – Stadium vs. Lakes @ Decatur High School – 6 p.m.Entertaining...
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The Puyallup Tribe’s donation of $200,000 to Northwest Harvest will help keep food on the table for countless struggling families. Tribal officials presented the check during King 5's Home Team Harvest...
View ArticleCouncil taps Lopez for Ibsen replacement
Tacoma has a new City Council member to represent its District 1 neighborhood just weeks after outgoing councilmember Anders Ibsen announced he was taking a leave of absence to attend training for the...
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