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Today [ 3 ]

Photos ~ Monkeyshines 2010 ~ Year of the Tiger

They're at it again! This is the seventh year the anonymous monkeyshiners group has spread art and wonder throughout Tacoma. ... read

posted by KevinFreitas.net at 6:53am

I pushed my way under the big trees.

Dear Trevor, I still feel like I am catching my breath. Your stack of letters profoundly disturbed me, as I had no idea how long I was gone. ... read

posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn at 5:48am

Private Contractors: The Free Market Alternative to Well-Funded Public Schools

Last week I was terrified by the insane hi-jinx of this dad's curious application of enhanced educational techniques pioneered by the CIA at Abu Ghraib Prison.  Maybe I'm still freaked out after watching Palin's Teabagger convention speech, but perhaps in some alternate future-reality this EDUCATION via TORTURE is a small preview of things to come.  IMAGINE TACOMA 20 MINUTES INTO THE FUTURE! People are Taxed Enough Already (T.E.A.) and won't vote to fund public education to save their lives. ... read

posted by Feed»Tacomic at 12:00am

Yesterday [ 16 ]

School Levy: predict the outcome

This seems the be a very popular topic.A few folks think more taxes in this economy is a terrible thing, a few people think that NOT taxing more in this economy is a terrible thing.So, let's put that aside for a moment and remember one important thing: people vote with their wallets, and people vote based on how they feel they'll be affected.That being said, place your bets on how you think this will turn out. Please don't get into another shouting match. ... read

posted by Thorax Z. O'Tool on Feb. 8, 2010 at 3:35pm

Sublime Salon merges with Club Biella

Sublime Salon has merged with Club Biella Day Spa and has moved to 1506 Pacific Ave. in downtown Tacoma. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 3:29pm

products . gift certificates

I just got these gift certificates back from the lab and am really happy with them. They’re printed on ProDPI’s Eco Matte paper which is 100% wind power manufactured and made out of 100% post-consumer waste. ... read

posted by sara montour on Feb. 8, 2010 at 3:21pm

Around the Sound

Saint Martin's University will host Dr. E. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 3:04pm

The Greatest Fingerling Potatoes Recipes of All Time?

Fingerling Potato recipes for the whole family. More... ... read

posted by Terra Organics on Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:57pm

Why property owners and businesses should care about the City's Urban Forestry Program

Have you ever wanted tree branches pruned in front of your business or wished that the roots lifting the sidewalk in front of you building could be removed? If so, you should care about and comment on the Urban Forestry Plan and Policies being reviewed for adoption into the City's 2010 Comprehensive Plan. ... read

posted by Tacoma BIA Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:57pm

Featured Veggie: Fingerling Potatoes

Terra Organics' featured veggie for the week of February 8th. More... ... read

posted by Terra Organics on Feb. 8, 2010 at 1:41pm

CityU launching online certification program

City University of Seattle will offer the first online program for school principals and program administrators to earn their Washington certification beginning this fall.The online principal certification is the only program of its kind offered by a state-approved institution. The program also addresses national standards established by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 11:54am

Doomafudge #003

Funny thing is that this dude with a 15" tall purple mohawk and a buncha piercings is deathly afraid of a little 72 year old woman.Of course, just you wait for the next couple of strips... ... read

posted by Doomafudge on Feb. 8, 2010 at 11:11am

Community Health Care receives Reid Award

Community Health Care of Tacoma has been selected as the 2009 facility winner of the Warren Featherstone Reid Award. The award, which was created by the legislature during 1994, is given annually to health care providers and facilities in Washington State who exhibit exceptional quality and value in the delivery of health services. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 10:12am

Jump in and keep on swimmin'

There is definitely no shortage of things to do in Tacoma. Every day (and definitely every weekend) there are bands to see, parties to go to, restaurants to eat in, art to see, happy hours to partake in, dancing, singing, acting, comedy, DJ's and creative cocktails to sample. ... read

posted by AngelaJossy's Blog on Feb. 8, 2010 at 9:54am

Valentine's Celebration this Friday at the Seymour Conservatory!

Spring is on its way and love is in the air! Come celebrate this Friday evening at the WW Seymour Conservatory. ... read

posted by Dmitri on Feb. 8, 2010 at 9:20am

If it was that awful in the woods, I don't think you should go back.

Dear Dad, I'm glad to hear from you. I mean, I'm really happy. ... read

posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Feb. 8, 2010 at 7:51am

8 versus 5.8

Sometimes I do believe Tacoma gets the shaft for being "it's just Tacoma" to folks that live elsewhere. But I don't believe it's so bad being the underdog sometimes since it gives us something to strive and fight for. ... read

posted by KFnet in T-Town on Feb. 8, 2010 at 7:22am

Let the gardening begin

Wow, I promised a drawing of the garden didn’t I. I believe I got distracted by something shiny. ... read

posted by Sprouting Off on Feb. 8, 2010 at 2:18am

Show You Give a #&%! about Tacoma and Vote Yes for Public Schools REPLACEMENT Levy

Support Tacoma! Support Tacoma's Schools! ... read

posted by Tacoma Urbanist on Feb. 8, 2010 at 12:01am

This Week [ 33 ]

Two More Weeks

Want to see what we’ve been up to? Here is a little visit to our scene shop, whose space is generously provided by Puget Sound Builders, NW in Kent. ... read

posted by Theatre Northwest on Feb. 6, 2010 at 9:43am

I love Third Thursdays

My apologies for this lapse in communication. You know I still love you, right? ... read

posted by AngelaJossy's Blog on Feb. 6, 2010 at 8:02am

The Envelope Please!

One of our monthly or bi-monthly features on Tacoma Ground will be Tacoma Art Hero, we solicited nominations from the art community and the nominee's are - Artists category -Becky Frehse, Beverly Naidus, James Stowe,Tanya Lemma Dance - ? ? ... read

posted by Tacoma Ground on Feb. 6, 2010 at 6:51am

Third Place Winner for Theme: Robots

The Theme at the last CLAW's Open Swim meeting was: Robots. ... read

posted by C.L.A.W. on Feb. 5, 2010 at 5:59pm

What's on Pierce Transit's drawing board?

I have just read the descriptions of the PT Tomorrow concept designs. From what I can see at the moment (which isn't a whole lot I'll admit) I'm not all that impressed. ... read

posted by Tacoma Tomorrow on Feb. 5, 2010 at 5:44pm

Around the Sound

Tacoma Goodwill Industries is hosting a Super Refund Refund event that will provide free tax preparation for qualified taxpayers, including eligibility for a tax refund through the Earned Income Tax Credit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 5, 2010 at 2:07pm

Weekend Preview: Snoopy and Subtitles

While Super Bowl XLIV between the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday anchors the calendar for most people this weekend, there are certainly non-pigskin events locally that are worth a look. A fun time, for example, can be found at Charles Wright Academy this weekend as the students stage "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown." The show runs at 6: ... read

posted by Exit133 on Feb. 5, 2010 at 1:39pm

Milgard center receives top mammography site rating

The Carol Milgard Breast Center has been awarded the highest quality review possible by the Food and Drug Administration for adhering to the most rigorous quality and safety standards set forth by the Mammography Quality Standards Act. Only 78 percent of all U.S. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 5, 2010 at 7:39am

I've seen some horrors, Trevor. And I need to go see them again.

Dear Trevor, I'm back. I haven't even ready your letters yet. ... read

posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Feb. 5, 2010 at 6:03am

New Hilltop business

Many of us were saddened by the loss of the Deluxe Thrift Shop on MLK.Well good news! A new business has set up shop in the same location. ... read

posted by Thorax Z. O'Tool on Feb. 5, 2010 at 2:12am

Chris Ballew of The Presidents of the United States Signs Songs For Babies in Tacoma

If you're like me and didn't get enough of the Presidents, then check out this announcement that was buried at the bottom of a recent Tacoma Public Library news release. I hope he takes requests! ... read

posted by Morgan's Brain on Feb. 5, 2010 at 1:00am

Bike/Ped Mobility steps forward in Tacoma

"Bike Vancouver" - City of Vancouver's Engineering Division After more than six months of development in committee, Tacoma's Draft Mobility Master Plan (MoMaP) is out for public comment. Document available via CityofTacoma.org (PDF) Here's the skinny: ... read

posted by Tacoma Tomorrow on Feb. 4, 2010 at 7:27pm

What's in your meat?

Have you ever wondered what chemicals are allowed in commodity meat? Check out the USDA list of 'safe and suitable' substances for meat and poultry. ... read

posted by Tacoma Food Co-op on Feb. 4, 2010 at 4:55pm

People on the Move

Margo Willis has been elected president of the National Women's Council of Realtors. She is an associate broker at Crescent Realty in Spanaway and has more than 16 years of experience in real estate and management. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 4, 2010 at 1:58pm

Mobility Master Plan Community Workshops - February 2010

Join us for the Mobility Master Plan Public Review Workshops on February 11th! Many of you had opinions during the last round of public review in September. ... read

posted by Exit133 on Feb. 4, 2010 at 11:49am

Board Meeting Minuntes Feb. 3, 2010

Minutes from last night's TFC Board Meeting have been posted in the Events section in the Description of the event related to last night's Board Meeting. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about any of the items discussed at that meeting. ... read

posted by Tacoma Food Co-op on Feb. 4, 2010 at 11:20am

Tacoma Twilight Criterium - June 12th, 2010

A bike race in downtown Tacoma! Tim Waer from the Tacoma Pierce County Sports Commission came before the Downtown Merchant Group this morning to give them a heads up on a new event coming to Tacoma. ... read

posted by Exit133 on Feb. 4, 2010 at 9:41am

Sister City International Film Festival Starts Tonight

Tonight is the opening of the 2010 Sister Cities International Film Festival in Tacoma. The Blue Mouse Theatre will host a movie each week from today through April 8th featuring films from Tacoma’s lovely sister cities. ... read

posted by Exit133 on Feb. 4, 2010 at 9:22am

TFC Board Roles and Goals for 2010

At the first Tacoma Food Co-op Board of Directors meeting in 2010, we established our executive roles and set some 2010 goals for ourselves. You can find that information posted under the About Us section of our website, or simply click here! ... read

posted by Tacoma Food Co-op on Feb. 4, 2010 at 8:44am

Five cited for nonprofit excellence

Three nonprofit organizations and two businesses will be recognized for excellence at the fourth annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards Luncheon presented by The Nonprofit Center on Feb. 24 at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center.The Jane T. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 4, 2010 at 7:40am

Art Squat Newsletter #1

Squatting isn't really a new idea, BIA members and David Boe have kicked this idea around for a few years, but have since dismissed or forgotten about it. You can catch David's article at Exit 133, he wrote it himself! ... read

posted by Tacoma Ground on Feb. 4, 2010 at 6:15am

You probably fell down a hole.

Dear Dad, Tomorrow is our first basketball game. I kind of like basketball practice. ... read

posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Feb. 4, 2010 at 6:02am

Mommy's Nutshot of the Day #1

This is the first of a special series of Mommy's Nutshot comics that will run through February focusing on the fairer sexed members of the DNotD family. ... read

posted by Daddy's Nutshot of the Day on Feb. 3, 2010 at 10:49pm

The Curse of Tollefson Plaza

It would seem that Downtown Tacoma’s award winning public space, Tollefson Plaza, is once again without management. The Chamber announced yesterday that it was walking away from its contract with the City after 18 months. ... read

posted by Exit133 on Feb. 3, 2010 at 3:12pm

AWB honors 18 businesses as Better Workplaces

The Association of Washington Business recognized 18 businesses and nonprofit organizations today for their commitment to workplace safety, job training and advancement, and innovative benefit and compensation programs.This year's Better Workplace Awards were presented to Acme Concrete Paving Inc. (Spokane), American Distributing (Marysville), Andelcare (Bellevue), Birds Eye Foods (Tacoma), Cairncross & Hempelmann P.S. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 3:12pm

TrueBlue reports $2.1 million profit

TrueBlue Inc. today reported net income of $2.1 million, or 5 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009.That compares to a net loss of $46 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 1:21pm

Blog Watch: City Council, Tollefson Plaza, stimulus money

Check out Exit 133 for the latest updates from this week's Tacoma City Council meeting, including an update about what's going on with the LeMay Museum.The Business Improvement Area blog tells about the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's decision to return management of Tollefson Plaza to the City of Tacoma. ... ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 12:24pm

Star Moving Systems among United Van Lines best

Star Moving Systems of Tacoma was among the van operators selected by United Van Lines as Van Operators of the Month for November 2009.The company, which is owned by Richard Snider, was selected in the Household Goods Regional division (up to 50,000 miles). ... ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 8:37am

Tacoma Narrows tolls scheduled for review

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 8:22am

TCC receives grant to train nurses

Four Washington nursing education programs, including Tacoma Community College, have received grants from Johnson & Johnson to increase their capacity to educate and graduate more nurses.TCC received $25,000 to develop a formal program to assist internationally educated registered nurses to prepare for the licensing exam and transition into the role of RNs in the United States. ... ... read

posted by BE Daily Blog on Feb. 3, 2010 at 8:17am

Take 2: Burris Brewing Debut Tonight

With all the paperwork logjams cleared, tonight we will finally, with assistance of Rhett Burris of Burris Brewing, tap his first keg of Jackrabbit Pale Ale at The Red Hot at 6pm sharp. The one week delay will be worth it as Mr. ... read

posted by Beer and Hot Dogs on Feb. 3, 2010 at 6:33am

I wish I knew if you were happy or at least less unhappy.

Dear Dad, I wish you would write back to me. Or I wish I could somehow know where you are, if you're OK, if you're happy, or at least less unhappy. ... read

posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Feb. 3, 2010 at 5:56am

Verizon Wireless Opens Branch in Tacoma's Burgeoning Blogosphere-Technology District

On Monday, senior writer Todd Matthews from the Tacoma Daily Index posted a picture of a papered storefront on Pacific Avenue near Pita Pit in the Provident Building.   Picture by Todd Matthews I had thought that the Verizon advertisement was simply left over advertisements used in papering the window. ... read

posted by Tacoma Urbanist on Feb. 3, 2010 at 12:01am

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