Tacoma schools close $30M gap: After cutting positions and displacing staff, Tacoma Public Schools approved its 2025-26 budget on July 10, closing a $30 million shortfall and boosting reserves by $5 million, even as federal funding remains uncertain — find out how.
Permanent art shop: Grit City Made brings local artists into a brick-and-mortar space with 65% of sales, sensory-friendly hours and rotating community artworks — find out more.
Sediment cap repairs ahead: This summer, Tacoma will carry out maintenance on erosion-prone sediment cap areas in the Thea Foss Waterway to safeguard its Superfund cleanup results and protect water quality — learn what’s being done.
Climate action roadmap: The City Council adopted the 2025 Climate Action Plan Update to guide funding for emissions cuts, green transportation, and flood and heat resilience — find out how it will shape Tacoma’s future.
Service, scholarship and solidarity: U.S. Army veteran Kara Atkinson mentors fellow military-affiliated students, curates Veterans Day exhibits and researches food sovereignty to advance human rights — find out what fuels her mission.
Narrows Bridge toll overhaul: Crews have finished a $12.5 million upgrade of cameras, lights, RFID readers and sensors on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, ending nighttime lane closures and rolling out tap-and-pay booths — find out how this speeds your commute.
SNAP cuts strain pantries: After Congress approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Washington food banks anticipate more residents will need help as benefits shrink and prices climb — learn what this means.
Explore Saltwater State tidepools: Free, family-friendly Low Tide Beach Exploration events at Saltwater State Park pair you with park naturalists to spot sea stars, crabs, anemones and more throughout July and August — find out how to join.
Last weekend’s Pride Festival: At Wright Park, the celebration kicked off with a family-friendly 2-mile Rainbow bike parade and featured live music from Daysoul Exquisite, Sirens of Sound and more, alongside over 168 LGBTQIA2+ vendors, food trucks, a sensory lounge and a cider and beer garden — find out all the highlights.
Mary Bridge’s new therapy center: MultiCare Mary Bridge broke ground on a 16,000-sq-ft outpatient clinic in Tacoma to consolidate pediatric physical, occupational, speech, feeding, audiology and orthotics services under one roof, set to open in late 2026 — learn what families can expect.
Other Tacoma headlines this week
- AHF expands crucial HIV/AIDS services in Tacoma
- Pierce County welcomes new and revamped taprooms
- LeMay museum showcased couture alongside classic cars
- Harbor History Museum auctions 1977 TideRunner boat
- Popular Tacoma eatery to triple downtown footprint
- A rare agave bloomed at the PDZA
- Washington’s first battery ferry begins July service
