Long-awaited bridge and park at Point Defiance to open July 6
The transformation from a Superfund wasteland that influenced a seminal sci-fi novel into a world-class waterfront park is nearly complete.
After three years of construction, Metro Parks Tacoma will open the Wilson Way bridge and Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park on July 6.
The 40-acre...
News
Staff recommends changes to recycling system
By John Larson
jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
Changes in the global recycling market over the past few years have created a situation in which the city of Tacoma must address how it handles the issue. For a number of years, the city has had curbside pickup for residential customers....
City Life
Thirty works of contemporary native art on view at History Museum
What is happening in the indigenous art world in our region? Find out at the 14thannual “IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts Exhibition.” The exhibition opens on Third Thursday, June 20, at the Washington State History Museum and will be on view through Sunday,...
Sports
New additions to Mariners ready to roll for the Rainiers
By Steve Mullen - news@tacomaweekly.com
There is a lot of excitement these days around Cheney Stadium. With spring just around the corner and the off-season acquisitions of the parent club Seattle Mariners, the Rainiers are poised for a great season in 2019. The 60thseason of...
