There’s an interesting drama playing out for our neighbors over in Ruston: the town council there has put an emergency moratorium on any new commercial development.

On March 19 the Ruston town council passed an ordinance putting an immediate six-month stop to applications for new or re-development within the town’s commercial zones “until such time as the city finishes the process of code review and amendment relating to uses and development permitted” in those zones.  No permits.  No new businesses.  No development.  Sounds drastic.  ...

We’re about two-thirds of the way through Bike Month 2013, and while the weather may not be perfect today, we’ve been enjoying seeing so many of you out riding bikes all month.  Which brings us to this month’s Bike Commuter Challenge. 

Although the challenge has been going all month, it’s not too

Taxi Cab Cameras

​The main item on this week’s City Council study session agenda is a discussion of amendments to the code regulating taxi cabs in Tacoma.  We heard about the amendments last summer when the City would have begun enforcing changes to the code passed in 2006, requiring the

Despite challenging budget situations for both the City of Tacoma and Pierce and Sound Transit systems, we’ve been hearing some exciting rumblings around transportation issues in Tacoma lately.  Tacoma’s Transportation Benefit District will soon see money coming in from a car tab fee - and going

This is a great week to get out and enjoy Tacoma’s parks: celebrations, re-openings, and other outdoor events…

Beer & Bikes 

First things first: this has nothing to do with parks, but we love The Red Hot, so we want to make sure you see this: The Red Hot welcomes bicyclists and bike fans to

This is a great week to get out and enjoy Tacoma’s parks: celebrations, re-openings, and other outdoor events…

Beer & Bikes 

First things first: this has nothing to do with parks, but we love The Red Hot, so we want to make sure you see this: The Red Hot welcomes bicyclists and bike fans to

A recent review of City of Tacoma citizen committees, boards, and commissions led to the creation at the May 7 City Council meeting of a new City Events and Recognitions Committee.  The new CERC needs nine new members from around Tacoma, representing all five Council Districts and a range of

A recent review of City of Tacoma citizen committees, boards, and commissions led to the creation at the May 7 City Council meeting of a new City Events and Recognitions Committee.  The new CERC needs nine new members from around Tacoma, representing all five Council Districts and a range of

A recent review of City of Tacoma citizen committees, boards, and commissions led to the creation at the May 7 City Council meeting of a new City Events and Recognitions Committee.  The new CERC needs nine new members from around Tacoma, representing all five Council Districts and a range of

Tacoma residents have a new way to check in on what their government is doing for them - a way with lots of quantitative measures and colorful charts. Tacoma 24/7 is designed to provide the City and its residents a way of tracking how well what the City says it will do aligns with what it is

Tacoma residents have a new way to check in on what their government is doing for them - a way with lots of quantitative measures and colorful charts. Tacoma 24/7 is designed to provide the City and its residents a way of tracking how well what the City says it will do aligns with what it is

Tacoma residents have a new way to check in on what their government is doing for them - a way with lots of quantitative measures and colorful charts. Tacoma 24/7 is designed to provide the City and its residents a way of tracking how well what the City says it will do aligns with what it is

Tacoma came out in full force to support the Tacoma Makes Kickstarter for playing cards last year, and we love our oh-so-collectible deck of blue cards decorated with original artwork from local artists.  But wait, now there’s going to be a second deck - a red deck.

The Kickstarter last year was so

Tacoma came out in full force to support the Tacoma Makes Kickstarter for playing cards last year, and we love our oh-so-collectible deck of blue cards decorated with original artwork from local artists.  But wait, now there’s going to be a second deck - a red deck.

The Kickstarter last year was so

Tacoma came out in full force to support the Tacoma Makes Kickstarter for playing cards last year, and we love our oh-so-collectible deck of blue cards decorated with original artwork from local artists.  But wait, now there’s going to be a second deck - a red deck.

The Kickstarter last year was so

Earlier this month some mysterious guerrilla artist took the liberty of adding some street markings to the four-way stop intersection at 6th and St. Helens in downtown Tacoma.  The odd intersection gives the condos their unique shape, but also makes for a lengthy, and at times precarious, crossing

Earlier this month some mysterious guerrilla artist took the liberty of adding some street markings to the four-way stop intersection at 6th and St. Helens in downtown Tacoma.  The odd intersection gives the condos their unique shape, but also makes for a lengthy, and at times precarious, crossing

Earlier this month some mysterious guerrilla artist took the liberty of adding some street markings to the four-way stop intersection at 6th and St. Helens in downtown Tacoma.  The odd intersection gives the condos their unique shape, but also makes for a lengthy, and at times precarious, crossing

Earlier this month some mysterious guerrilla artist took the liberty of adding some street markings to the four-way stop intersection at 6th and St. Helens in downtown Tacoma.  The odd intersection gives the condos their unique shape, but also makes for a lengthy, and at times precarious, crossing

The Pierce County Executive’s Office is accepting applications to fill an expired Ethics Commission position. The citizen commission is responsible for promoting and upholding ethical conduct in Pierce County government.

Applicants must be 

• Registered to vote in the State of Washington, 
• Residents