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A home for predators? The secrets of McNeil Island, Washington
West of Tacoma within the Puget Sound, one island sits relatively abandoned - or at least, it might seem from the outside. Visiting the island is prohibited without special permission, although some urban explorers sometimes seek out an adventure under the cover of darkness. This is McNeil Island, a place with a long history as Washington State's home for "undesirables," convicted criminals who needed to be separated from society.
Pierce County Council frustrated with lack of progress on homeless site
(The Center Square) – Frustrations are growing among Pierce County councilmembers after Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s office requested a shift of funding for a proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site. The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to...
State eyes new youth detention facility for offenders with 'severe mental health and behavioral health needs' amid strain at Green Hill School
The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) plans to open a new medium security facility with up to 16 beds in unincorporated “urban” Pierce County to house young
2024 Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival, July 20
Submitted by Connie Coleman-Lacadie. The annual Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival (July 20 in Fort Steilacoom Park during Summerfest) has a great lineup of entertainment this year. DISCLAIMER: The above news, information, and opinions are the author’s own. If you have news, information or an opinion you’d like to share...
Billy Frank Jr. statue project comes to Tacoma
For a limited time this summer, the Washington State History Museum is hosting The Billy Frank Jr. Statue Project, which highlights a maquette (half-scale statue study) of the late Nisqually activist, now through Aug. 25. Billy Frank Jr. (1931-2014), a revered member of the Nisqually Tribe, was a key figure...
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Local humanitarian Packer spared by famous villain
Among the more curious things to be found in history are chains of influence. When researching the past, sometimes you discover the most unexpected ways in which people or events affected the playing out of other, sometimes much later, events. Each influence in a chain of events, no matter if major or minor, becomes a link in the chain. Oftentimes, the closer you look, the more links you find. The more you find, the longer the chain.
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will usher in the conclusion of that project, which began in September 2023.
MOSAIC art and culture festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright Park.
Free military job and resource fair comes to Tacoma
The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair. The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees.
KING5: Pickleball is in, skate park is out in Lakewood
According to Lakewood city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision to replace the skate park at Harry Todd Park with pickleball courts. But not everyone is thrilled. Read or watch the full story at the King5.com website. DISCLAIMER: The above news, information, and opinions are...
East 55th Street – Between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – Closed for Maintenance July 15-24
TACOMA, Wash. – East 55th Street – between East McKinley Avenue and East K Street – is scheduled to close for maintenance July 15 – 24 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki at (253) 591-5495.
Nightly I-5 lane closures in south King County continue through Wednesday, July 18
Multiple lanes will close overnight on I-5 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area from July 15-18, 2024, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) remove concrete forms from the new northbound I-5 ramp to northbound SR 509. There will also be local road closures...
Please Join Us for Steilacoom’s National Night Out: August 6th, 2024
Submitted by Liz Grasher and Loujanna “LJ” Rohrer. Please join us for Steilacoom’s National Night Out (NNO) Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 5:30-8pm. National Night Out is a night we stand together, promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. This year, there are five designated block parties to...
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