Weekly Volcano

07/11/2024

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The Tacoma ARTBUS tour has opportunities for your business to participate!Tickets for June 20th Tacoma ART BUS tour now available at weekly-volcano.com/store...

07/11/2024

The Celebrity Tour Guide for the July Tacoma ART BUS Tour is Senator Yasmin Trudeau!

MEET YASMIN TRUDEAU:

Senator Trudeau identifies as a mixed-race Bangali American, woman of color and is proud of her immigrant and American blended roots. She is also the first Muslim-American to serve in the Washington state Legislature and the first WA state legislator to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. She credits her lived experience as the motivation for her advocacy and her professional experience as the tools she has acquired to advocate effectively for her community.

She is the product of hope and tenacity, despite growing up in poverty and navigating state systems, like foster care and DSHS. Her own mother never had the opportunity to learn how to read or write and this motivated her path to college despite experiencing homelessness during her teenage years. She credits the support she received from the community during critical times in her life, her mother’s incredible grit, despite all odds, and her connection to her faith/values as the motivation for her career in public service.

Senator Trudeau has served as state Senator for the 27th Legislative District since being unanimously appointed by the Pierce County Council in 2021 and then elected by the voters in 2022. During her time, she has focused her efforts on supporting sustainable solutions to our homelessness crisis, increasing housing supply, and directly addressing the housing affordability crisis by stabilizing the rental market. She has also prioritized holding criminal polluters accountable, ensuring that we have fair economic markets for small businesses, investing in breaking cycles of generational poverty, tackling critical workforce challenges, building out our mental and behavioral health systems, and expanding first time homeownership opportunities as one of the lead negotiators of the state’s Capital (infrastructure) budget.

Prior to her current role, her professional advocacy included serving as the Legislative Director for Attorney General Bob Ferguson, requesting and passing legislation to prevent gun violence, stop the overprescribing of opiates, increase use of prescription monitoring program and establish strong domestic worker protections. She worked to pass legislation to prohibit youth solitary confinement, increase consumer and student loan protections, close wage theft loopholes, address unfair debt collection practices, and increase the efficacy of our state’s Medicaid Fraud Program. As the Attorney General’s Tribal Affairs Manager, she helped to implement historical policy to establish a more transparent and collaborative relationship between sovereign Tribal Governments and the State’s attorneys.

Trudeau has also served as Tribal Affairs Manager for Washington State for the Washington state Attorney General's Office, Staff Counsel for the Senate Democratic Caucus, and Legislative Assistant to now Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Senator Trudeau is a licensed attorney and currently lives in Central Tacoma with her husband, 5 year old son, 2 year old daughter and their cat, Jinx.

Get tickets to this tour here: https://weekly-volcano.com/store/p/art-bus-tickets

07/11/2024

We are looking forward to hosting another Cascade Music Alliance Songwriter Spotlight!

Come catch these talented artists performing solo and collaboratively tonight at New Frontier Lounge ✨

The fun begins at 6:30 and there is a suggested donation of $10.

07/11/2024

Weekly Volcano is offering a buy one get one half off advertising opportunity this week. We will be publishing a special issue this month just in time for MOSAIC Festival. If you advertise in this publication AND the August issue of Weekly Volcano you can get half off MOSAIC ad. Deadline for participation is July 15th. Contact [email protected] for details.

07/11/2024

Several small businesses in downtown Tacoma have been significantly impacted by an ongoing power outage caused by a fatal traffic accident near the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) campus. On July 6, 2024, a car crashed into an electrical box near South 21st Street and Pacific Avenue, completely demolishing it and resulting in a campus-wide power outage.

The power outage has forced the UWT campus to suspend in-person classes and operations for the week. Emergency generators are currently being used for critical functions such as fire alarms and laboratories on campus, but the surrounding businesses are left to manage on their own. These businesses have been informed that power will not be restored until July 20th.

Among the affected businesses are Water from Wine, Stocklist Goods, Channing Baby & Co., Onimi Sportswear, and Tinkertopia. In an effort to mitigate their losses, these businesses are participating in a sidewalk sale today.

City Council member Sarah Rumbaugh addressed the issue at the 6th Ave Business District General meeting, asking everyone to help support these businesses while she and the city council work on finding financial relief for the impacted businesses.

The crash has been under investigation by the Tacoma Police Department, and efforts to restore power are ongoing in collaboration with Tacoma Public Utilities.

Can’t attend the sidewalk sale in-person? Online shopping is another great and easy way to support these businesses during this time.

https://tinkertopia.square.site/
https://stocklistgoods.com/
https://channingbaby.com/
https://www.onimisport.com/
https://www.waterfromwine.org/

07/09/2024

Tonight the party is at Airport Tavern:

IT'S A PARTY, IT'S A PARTY, IT'S A PARTY! 🥳🎉

Our staff are SO excited to see you for our OFFICIAL first night in the new venue and we CANNOT wait to celebrate Electric Taco Tuesday tonight! Get here early so you don't miss any of our amazing DJ's tonight!

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📸 all night long!

07/09/2024

Prepare for an unforgettable evening! In just two days, experience the Tacoma Youth Symphony and Friends Walk – a lively celebration of downtown Tacoma's musical culture and performing arts. Join us on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for a 0.5-mile walk led by the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association (TYSA). Beginning at Theater on the Square Plaza (930 Broadway), the walk will take you through the downtown Theater District, Antique Row, and Opera Alley. Enjoy captivating musical performances along the way from various arts organizations and learn about their rich history and programs. End the evening with a sweet treat of ice cream and popsicles provided by TYSA. Pre-registration is encouraged at https://downtownonthego.com/about/news-events/walk-tacoma-2024-july

07/09/2024

Hey Teens, catch the bus to Summer Late Nights!

Register now for fun, FREE late night events that are happening around Tacoma this summer for middle and high school students! Through August 30, there are places to get dinner, participate in activities, and hang out with friends every weeknight from 5-10 p.m. Get info at www.metroparkstacoma.org/summer-late-nights

Listed here are locations and the nearby Pierce Transit bus routes to help get you there. Youth 18 and younger ride free.

Get Pierce Transit info at https://piercetransit.org/summerteenlatenights

07/08/2024

This week is PACKED. Tomorrow, we have the historic 2024 Pride Proclamation at the County-City building followed by the launch of the 2024 Tacoma Pride festival with the LGBTQ Community Pride Awards! Saturday is the big day with the Festival and The Mix Block Party ALL. DAY. LONG. Stay hydrated!

07/08/2024

Some of our local businesses on the UWT campus lost power because of a tragic traffic accident and it seems the power won't be fixed for quite some time which really hurts their bottom line. Please take a look at the online stores and buy something if you can. Here is one of them:

07/08/2024

Some of our local businesses on the UWT campus lost power because of a tragic traffic accident and it seems the power won't be fixed for quite some time which really hurts their bottom line. Please take a look at the online stores and buy something if you can. Here is one of them:

Working hard to bring you the best Tacoma has to offer. Fabulous gifts for everyone, souvenirs for folks near & far, beautiful jewelry & great customer service.

07/08/2024

I have 10 days to gather swag for ART BUS from local businesses. I would appreciate any referrals and/or introductions. Thanks!

07/08/2024

We will be publishing a special edition of Weekly Volcano the third week of July all about MOSAIC. If you would like to advertise in it, reach out to [email protected] ASAP. Deadline is the 12th of July so don't wait!

07/08/2024

Got a ton of reusable grocery bags, cloth tote bags, or mesh produce bags taking up space? (see below)

07/08/2024

Don't forget to nominate outstanding women in our community for this award. Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, August 23, 2024. It's important that we recognize the efforts of women in leadership roles!

2024 Women of Influence, Puget Sound Business Journal - Nominate a Woman of Influence today. Help the Puget Sound Business Journal honor the region's top women business and civic leaders with its 2024 Women of Influence Awards.

07/07/2024

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is activating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 7:30 today. The EOC is working with partners providing relief, including water, cooling centers and other supplies, for those in the community at risk.

Sunday's high temps in Pierce County are forecast for the mid 90s.

> Please stay hydrated.
> Find cool places during the hottest time of the day.
> Try not to overexert yourself outside.
> Check on others who are more sensitive to hot weather.

07/06/2024

Did someone say brunch? Here is a yummy option for your Sunday!

Update! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us on Sunday. What a great turn out!

A few asked what this delicious brunch meal is.. it is Chicken & Waffle. It is not a traditional waffle, but one that is made in a cast iron with an amazing crispy texture. Come by this Sunday to try it! 🤤🤩

We LOVE Brunch here at 1022. Unfortunately due to the low demand we are considering stopping our brunch service.
We will be open for brunch on Sundays 10:00 - 2:00 through the end of July, if the demand picks up we would love to continue doing it. If not we will stop brunch service in August.
Thank you all for understanding.
All other hours will remain the same, including the NEW Lunch hours Wednesday - Friday 11:00am starting on July 10th.

07/05/2024

The Tacoma Police Department will be giving hiring priority to in-state lateral candidates for any immediate vacancies. Qualified out-of-state candidates will be placed on an eligible list for interview and hiring consideration and may be considered for subsequent vacancies.

At this time the Tacoma Police Department is placing out-of-state lateral candidates at step 4 ($53.26)* in the hiring range; in-state laterals will be placed at step 5 ($55.92)* in the range. Please note, step placement is at the discretion of the hiring authority and is subject to change at any time.

A Police Officer is responsible for crime prevention, criminal apprehension, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. This is general duty and investigatory police work involving the protection of life, property, and preservation of the peace. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision. Physical requirements include above-average physical endurance in running, climbing, and lifting as well as good balance, hearing, and vision.

City of Tacoma Recruitment

The City of Tacoma wants to employ a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and we welcome candidates with diverse and/or multicultural skill sets and personal experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The Tacoma Police Department is a proud participant in Transforming Tacoma; actively working to develop pragmatic, specific recommendations and reforms that the Tacoma Police Department and the City of Tacoma can implement to strengthen the Tacoma Police Department’s relationship with Tacoma’s community; ensure that the Tacoma Police Department’s activities and operations are safe, just, effective, lawful, and consistent with national, best, emerging, and transformational practices. For more information about this effort, please visit the Transforming Tacoma website.

As a community, and as a nation, we are living in historic times. One often hears that "transformation" is needed. But what does that really mean? At the City of Tacoma, when we say that, we are talking about "systemic transformation". 

07/05/2024

Fred shares his deepest gratitude for his friends at Mecca Mercantile. Even after enduring thousands of dollars in glass damage at their storefront, Dawn and Mitch step up to help save Fred’s cat Mr. Freddie by giving him a ride to the emergency vet, AND paying for the bill!!! Fred gives a heartfelt thank you and expresses the importance of being a part of your local community. Fred is also raising funds to repay them here: gofund.me/528b9334 , and Mecca is having a store wide sale for 15% off on July 13th during the Tacoma Pride Festival. Stop by and let them know you saw this video and help support a local business’ effort to get their windows fixed!

07/04/2024

07/04/2024

Part 2! Our second stop on the June Tacoma ART BUS tour was the The Powder Room Champagne Bar. A fun and swanky spot to stop for a drink or a meal… The Powder Room is loaded with eye catching esthetics and interior design that’s made perfect for catching a great selfie! Local artist Amber McLean painted the art adorning the walls, as well as offered some art for sale. AND we were graced with live music by Gina Belliveau!

07/03/2024

Tacoma's 4th of July Celebration on Ruston Way Waterfront is from noon to 10:30 pm. Will you be there? We'd love to see your photos!

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays and congestion on July 3rd and 4th. Tacoma Summer Blast at Cummings Park and Dune Peninsula will affect parking and traffic at Point Defiance, Dune Peninsula and along Ruston Way.

Tacoma's ultimate family 4th is back!