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Passengers wait for hours at SEA Airport due to global service outages
SEATTLE — Some passengers at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) were stuck for hours into Friday morning due to global service outages that grounded planes. The outage stems from a software update by the company CrowdStrike - a cybersecurity firm that provides services to Microsoft. The update included a "defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," that knocked out access to computer networks all over the globe.
Fircrest FUN Days, July 19th & 20th
COMMENCEMENT BANK AND FIRCREST PARKS & REC ARE EXCITED TO PRESENT:. We’re excited to announce the BACK to the 80’s DANCE PARTY and Costume Contest!. Get ready for a MOST excellent and tubular event happening at Friday Night FUN of the 2024 FIRCREST FUN DAYS! We’ll be dancing the night away to the hits of the 80s as DJ Craig spins all the favorite tunes. They’ll be fun activities throughout the night AND a costume contest with prizes for the BEST 80’s outfit!
Shake Shake Shake serves classic eats and vintage vibes in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — Shake Shake Shake is so nice they had to name it thrice!. Located in Tacoma's stadium district, the restaurant has been serving classic diner eats since 2013. The décor and menu put a modern spin on the retro diners and drive-in burger joints that were popular in the 1940s.
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County offers 'name your price' promotion amid overcrowding at shelter
TACOMA, Wash. — This week the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is making it easier for people to get new furry family members. The Tacoma animal shelter has taken in hundreds of animals this month. Now, the shelter is calling on the community to name its price to take the animals up for adoption at the shelter to their new forever home.
It Seemed Like a Great Idea . . .
Years and years ago it seemed like a good idea installing a water valve just inches from the surface of our wrap around deck. Our teenage son did the installation. We have a number of hose connections for Peg’s flower gardens. As the years have passed, I no longer want to get down on my hands and knees to turn the valves off to reconnect and keep the freezing cold from damaging the connections and breaking the pipes.
Letter: Inadequate spay neuter clinic access prevents control of feral cat population
I moved from King County to Pierce county (Tacoma) two years ago. I noticed what appeared to be homeless cats and kittens in my back yard and neighborhood. I had not experienced this in King County. Over time I have learned that two of my neighbors feed homeless cats. The...
This Week in A&E: A Reggae Festival, Capitol Hill Block Party, and an Outdoor Movie Series
Head to Tacoma's Haub Family Field starting at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday for the Reggae on the Way Music and Arts Festival, a local tradition that this year will feature acts such as Shaggy, Common Kings, Atmosphere, and more. Get additional details here. Capitol Hill Block Party. The much-anticipated Capitol...
Letter: Taken for granted, until you need them
Submitted by JoAnn Jackson. Many County facilities are taken for granted, until you personally need them. During a recent post here, I’ve seen the Humane Society’s name mentioned twice. Many just skip over their reports. Monday I was grateful for their existence. Why? My 13 year-old dog had...
REMINDER: Auburn Community Yard Sale is this weekend, and here’s a map
REMINDER: The City of Auburn will host its annual Community Yard Sale this weekend, from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, July 21. The event – which offers residents the opportunity to buy and sell items – will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, although hours may vary by location.
Back2Besa full episode: July 13
Back2Besa episode 202, hosted by Deaunte Damper, is a jam-packed show featuring a variety of segments. We head down i5 to Tacoma for the South Sound Music Festival, highlighting local artists and community engagement. The episode also explores the Complexity exhibit at King Street Station, showcasing influential graffiti artists. Additionally, it includes segments on youth empowerment, such as the Young and Talented Showcase at Black and Tan Hall and a performance from STG's Elevate program. The show also addresses serious issues like gun violence, with coverage of Garfield High School's Purple and White Day assembly and the Traffic Jam for Peace initiative. It also revisits a segment on the closing of N The Kutt Dance Studio, emphasizing its impact on young dancers.
Peninsula Art League’s Summer Art Festival Returns to Gig Harbor This Weekend
The Peninsula Art League’s 38th Summer Art Festival kicks off this Saturday at 10 a.m. in Gig Harbor at Sehmel Homestead Park and runs until 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event will feature about 150 artists, including photographers, painters, sculptors, and more. In addition to artists, the park will...
Brew Five Three 2024 Live Performances
TACOMA, WA — Come for the brews and stay for the live entertainment. Brew Five Three, Tacoma’s outdoor beer and music festival, is thrilled to announce the live performers taking the stage on Saturday, August 10 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Three musical performances and a special live recording of a beer lovers podcast. See below for more information on each performer.
Spend Summer Nights with The Grand Cinema’s Outdoor Movie Series
The Grand Cinema in Tacoma recently announced the lineup for its Outdoor Movie Series, a yearly event that screens free movies in local parks and other event areas in the city. The 2024 series is sponsored by Tapco Credit Union and additionally supported with funding from Tacoma Creates, according to...
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