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Local News
Reading program makes a big splash
Hundreds of children had a grand time on June 19 as they embarked on a reading adventure. Tacoma Public Library (TPL) kicked off its summer reading program with specials events at several branches. Read more...
People’s Center pool update presented to Metro Parks
On May 24, the People’s Center Steering Committee presented an update to the Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) Board of Commissioners on their progress of gathering the community in planning out a new and much improved People’s Center pool, which has been closed for two years now. Read more...
Agencies hone their skills during rescue drill
It was a Saturday afternoon. Sunshine drew many people to Commencement Bay in boats, where they shared the water with wind surfers and jet skis. Eight boats rafted together as the occupants enjoyed themselves. Several of the boaters notice two speed boats that appear to be racing, heading toward them at a high rate of speed. The operator of one of the speedboats loses control and crashes into the rafted boats, impacting three of them. The other one flees the scene. Numerous people are in the water. One of the boats is on fire, with the threat of it spreading to others. The number and extent of injuries is unknown. Firefighters, police officers and the U.S. Coast Guard are on their way. Read more...
Citizens voice concerns over Pierce Transit alternatives
The Pierce Transit Board of Directors got an earful from more than 50 citizens who are concerned over potential reductions in bus and transportation services. Read more...
Beer sign from the past disappears at UW-Tacoma
The Student Prince is gone, like the brand of beer he promoted. An iconic advertising symbol of Heidelberg Beer, the Student Prince adorned a wall on the Joy Building on the campus of the University of Washington-Tacoma (UWT). Recent renovation work inadvertently removed the image. Read more...
Port picks interim John Wolfe as top CEO candidate
The Port of Tacoma Commissioners selected interim Executive Director John Wolfe as their top candidate from among five finalists. Their decision was announced during a June 11 commission meeting. Read more...
A senior prom for senior citizens
Stadium High School hosted an event on June 12 that allowed senior citizens to go back in time to their prom night. Senior Prom was held for people 55 and older. The event was organized by Franke Tobey Jones, a senior living facility in Tacoma. Read more...
H.O.P.E.S. honors life of Hilltop hero
Foundation plans H.O.P.E.S. Center in memory of Anthony T. McCane
Sometimes heroes come in a most unlikely form. Such is the case with Anthony Troy McCane. McCane made some bad choices in his life – gangs, drugs…the street life drew him in. A drug transaction gone wrong led to him being shot and paralyzed in 2002, confined to a wheelchair. The 34-year-old died of complications from pneumonia just three months ago, leaving behind his wife Larissa and three children. Read more...
Health department releases oral health report
Results reveal fluoride use in schools not as effective
A report released by the Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) reveals that applying fluoride varnish and sealants in high poverty, Pierce County public schools is not as effective as anticipated in preventing tooth decay. Read more...
Bruce Titus throws a party for fellow alumni
Local car dealer Bruce Titus celebrated pride in his alma mater last week while raising money for a good cause. Bruce Titus Automotive Group hosted the Pierce County Cougar Tailgate at Bruce Titus Subaru/Nissan on South Tacoma Way on June 3. The event served as a fundraiser for Washington State University’s Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund. Read more...
