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Crude Oil Terminal: Economic Boon Worth the Environmental Concern?
We read today that the Port of Tacoma has a new piece of business coming its way; the Puget Sound Business Journal reports that the Targa Sound Terminals will invest at least $80 million in a terminal to receive crude oil brought by railroad from Montana.
The crude oil terminal will go up on the 80-acre former site of the Kaiser Aluminum smelter, where ...
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Some Reminders for Your Summer Travels and Staycations
The Memorial Day weekend has once again snuck up on us under cloud cover. So, while it may not feel like summer is nearly here as you dig the wool sweaters and socks back out of the closet, here are a few reminders for those of you hitting the road this summer.
Increased Patrols
Whether you’re traveling far, or staying close to home this weekend, be aware that Pierce County law enforcement ...
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Sound Transit Approves Further Study of E1 Tacoma Link Expansion
Earlier this afternoon the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved further study into the E1 route for Tacoma Link expansion. While the story of that decision is yet to come, here are the presentational panels from the day. The conversation here in Tacoma got a little contentious, but now that
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North Downtown Subarea Plan Kicks Off: Get Involved
Coming up on May 29, you’ve got the chance to be involved in planning the future of Tacoma’s north downtown; the City is kicking-off the North Downtown Subarea and Environmental Impact Statement process with a public meeting.
The subarea planning and EIS processes will result in a long-term plan
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Tacoma Runners Saturday 5k
Come on out before all the fair weather runners start! Join us for Tacoma Runners Saturday 5k # 21.You know the routine by now - register, complete your profile, print your barcode, then come out and run.
THE ROUTE
Our primary 5k route is in Point Defiance Park along Five Mile Drive. The
Read moreProctor Farmers Market Young at Heart Celebration
The Proctor Farmers’ Market is celebrating the Young at Heart this Saturday, May 25 with vendor discounts and free tote bags* to customers age 55-years and older.
Thirty-seven of 43 vendors are offering discounts or free items to qualifying customers. Signs will be posted at each tent describing
Read moreKeith Musig is at the Art House Cafe!
Keith Musig will play solo Jazz and Blues guitar on Saturday, May 25th, from 8:00-11:00pm at the New Art House Cafe in Tacoma.
I’ll be playing a couple sets of Vocal and instrumental Jazz and Blues. Come listen to some great tunes and check out the new cafe!
Read moreCommunity Meeting: North Downtown Subarea Plan & EIS
In partnership with Bates Technical College, the City of Tacoma is developing a long-range Subarea Plan and area-wide State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Environmental Impact Statement addressing future development in the North Downtown. As the second largest city in the Puget Sound region,
Read moreAround the World in 4,000 Days: A Presentation by a 6-year cycle toursit
A FREE presentation and slide show with Q&A on cycle touring around the world by 6 year bike traveler Ernest Markwood.
On a windy day in March 2007 Ernest left his home in Cape Town, South Africa to travel the world on his bike. With no end date or particular destination in mind, bike loaded with
Read moreAssemblage Theater’s production of “Bluebeard.”
25 years after the end of the world as we know it, four girls are brought up in an abandoned church, never allowed out by an enigmatic and mysterious woman named Blue. A dark, creepy and beautifully written play about parenthood, political subjugation, gender politics and the apocalypse. A
Read moreTacoma Runners Trails Day @ Point Defiance
A lot of us use the trails at Point Defiance. A lot. So here’s a great chance to give back to improve the park.
We are putting together a team of Tacoma Runners to participate in the annual Metro Parks Trails Day. They need volunteers to do maintenance and restoration work on the trails, so we
Read more6th Annual FISH Food Benefit Concert presented by Maurice The Fish Records
Maurice The Fish Records presents…
FISH FOOD Benefit Concert for FISH Food Banks of Pierce County
12 Bands on 2 Stages! All Ages! Silent Auction & Games!$10 suggested donation
Special featured guest Lynn Sorenson of Spike & the ImpalersMusical artists span all genres, from rock and blues to Americana
Read morePost Defiance City Council Candidate Endorsement
This city council endorsement did not go the way we expected. A must read ...
Read more at Post DefianceMake RR Anderson Draw a Hyper-Local Political Cartoon Just 4 You
You know, it’s open season on political cartoons now that the filing deadline has passed ...
Read more at EbayHelp Fund Squeak & Squawk 2013
Squeak & Squawk, a Tacoma based 5 day music festival, is looking to return in 2013 and they need your help. The kickstarter is setup. The video is online. Check it out and help make it happen.
Read more at KickstarterPierce County operations consolidation could affect Tacoma office market
Pierce County may consolidate its operations in a new building on Pacific. Really? New construction?
Read more at Puget Sound Business JournalCommission unanimously approves Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll hike
Prices are going up on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It’s official. Start saving those quarters.
Read more at The News TribuneHilltop’s Le Donut C’est Magnifique!
We’ve driven pass this sign for years. Maybe we should stop next time, because ... donuts.
Read more at Post DefianceHilltop Workplace Garden Prompts New Enterprise
We’re suckers for gardens in unused places. A parking pad? Absolutely!
Read more at Tacoma WeeklyShake Shake Shake: Contemplating Comestibles and Desire
The most straightforward review of Shake Shake Shake we’ve read yet. Mmm ... burgers.
Read more at Post Defiance