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Tacoma bids fond farewell to John Briehl
John Briehl spent most of the past four decades helping local residents coping with disabilities, facing discrimination and struggling to stay fed and housed. The director of the city’s Human Rights and Human Services Department, Briehl retired on Aug. 31 after 34 years working for the city of Tacoma. Read more...
State offers unexpected loan for bridge project
The city of Tacoma recently got some good news when Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) offered a $20 million loan for repair work on Murray Morgan Bridge. The state will charge no interest and the city will have 10 years to pay it off. Read more...
About a ton of items were donated to Tacoma Goodwill Industries on Aug. 19 by associates of Russell Investments as they prepare to move their headquarters to Seattle. The donation comes as the nonprofit agency has greatly expanded services to people with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Read more...
In the 1970s, only 14 red wolves roamed the planet. Today there are approximately 300, with a large portion reintroduced into the wild. On Labor Day Weekend Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium will open its newest exhibit, Red Wolf Woods, in honor of this 40-year recovery program and the zoo’s leadership role in it. Read more...
‘SIG’ schools set to open new model of middle schools in Tacoma
After a whirlwind planning process, Tacoma School district says they are ready to open the doors to three of its middle schools that will look very different than they did last year. Read more...
H&M added to lineup of clothing stores coming to Tacoma Mall
Fans of H&M and those who have never heard of the company alike can soon rejoice: the closest store will no longer be in Southcenter. H&M is coming to Tacoma, and it will be open for business Sept. 9. Read more...
