Becca Most

Tacoma

Pierce County reporter @thenewstribune // Loves learning about everything and anything // Midwesterner in the PNW // Past: @sctimes, @pioneerpress, @mndailynews

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Franklin Pierce Schools face layoffs and arts program cuts | Tacoma News Tribune

3 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most

Franklin Pierce School Board faced protests over teacher layoffs, arts cuts and declining enrollment. Parents and students voiced frustration over racism.
Parents, staff, students rally against cuts at this Pierce County district

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most

At a busy intersection a couple blocks from the Franklin Pierce School District office, more than a dozen parents, staff and students held colorful signs calling for district support and accountability in a time of budget cuts and allegations of discrimination. Cars passing by honked in support as the group marched to the district office Tuesday evening ahead of the school board meeting.
Have some drinks, try your hand at tinsmithing at this Parks Tacoma happy hour

3 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most

Ever wanted to try your hand at tinsmithing, leatherworking or soap carving? You’ll have three chances this summer as the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum kicks off its “Homespun Happy Hour” next week. The 21-plus event “blends the charm of 1850s culture with the fun of a modern happy hour,” according to a Tuesday press release. On June 12, July 24 and Aug. 21, guests will be able to sip locally crafted cider and wine and try crafts like weaving, embroidery and paper marbling.
Have some drinks, try your hand at tinsmithing at this Parks Tacoma happy hour

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most

Ever wanted to try your hand at tinsmithing, leatherworking or soap carving? You’ll have three chances this summer as the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum kicks off its “Homespun Happy Hour” next week. The 21-plus event “blends the charm of 1850s culture with the fun of a modern happy hour,” according to a Tuesday press release. On June 12, July 24 and Aug. 21, guests will be able to sip locally crafted cider and wine and try crafts like weaving, embroidery and paper marbling.
Do police plan added patrols at Lakewood park that was scene to mass shooting?

5 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most

Following a shooting that injured seven people at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood last week, the Lakewood Police Department will be adding more patrols, as they do every summer, city spokesperson Brynn Grimley said Monday. No one has been arrested in connection with the May 28 shooting, which broke out after a dispute between two groups escalated into violence, as previously reported by The News Tribune.
2nd largest Pierce County city hiring a new city manager. Meet the finalists

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most

The city of Lakewood is hiring a new city manager to replace John Caulfield, who announced he would retire in June after nearly 12 years. Earlier this month the Lakewood City Council announced five finalists in the running to replace Caulfield. They were chosen after a nationwide search. They are Mark Freitag, Teri Killgore, Scott Pingel, Doug Russell and Harold Stewart. Caulfield made about $241,000 in 2023, according to the latest city salary report.
Closed since March for repairs, busiest Tacoma library branch set to reopen

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most

Tacoma Public Library’s Wheelock branch will reopen June 5, 2025 after closing for several months for HVAC upgrades. Tacoma Public Library The popular Wheelock library branch in Tacoma’s North End will reopen June 5 after temporarily closing in March for upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, according to Tacoma Public Library. Starting Thursday, June 5, the library branch will also reopen its book drops. The Proctor branch, 3722 N.
Closed since March for repairs, busiest Tacoma library branch set to reopen

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most

Becca MostFri, May 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC1 min readTacoma Public Library’s Wheelock branch will reopen June 5, 2025 after closing for several months for HVAC upgrades. The popular Wheelock library branch in Tacoma’s North End will reopen June 5 after temporarily closing in March for upgrades to its heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, according to Tacoma Public Library. Starting Thursday, June 5, the library branch will also reopen its book drops. The Proctor branch, 3722 N.
Six articles detail Tacoma Public Schools budget and staffing crisis

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most |Isha Trivedi

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarizationTacoma Public Schools is facing a $30 million budget deficit that has led to wide staff cuts and warnings about possible insolvency. This list of stories illustrates how the district eliminated jobs for more than 100 provisional staff. State funding has covered only about two-thirds of salary and benefits costs, while costs continue to rise. Staff and parents have criticized cuts to classroom and support workers.
Tacoma mayor visited Israel. Here’s what city’s ethics board decided about that

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomTacoma Board of Ethics ruled Mayor Woodards’ Israel trip did not violate code. Complaint alleged improper benefit, but board found no misuse of position. Officials cited travel as standard for mayoral duties, not classified as a gift.