Tacoma is latest WA city to call for decriminalizing ‘magic mushrooms’
The Tacoma City Council unanimously voted to stop enforcing laws that ban the use of “magic mushrooms” and other natural psychedelics, while also calling for their statewide decriminalization.
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Tanja Carter Appointed as Tacoma’s Director of Community & Economic Development, Brings Global Expertise to Position
Tanja Carter was appointed Tacoma's Director of Community & Economic Development, effective March 24, 2025, bringing international experience and multilingual skills.
‘Fuzzy watermelon’-looking endangered baby animal named after another fruit, WA zoo says
A rare and endangered baby animal that looks like a “fuzzy watermelon” has a new name, and it’s also a fruit, a Washington ...
What should Tacoma’s newest bridge look like? And where should it be built?
In a city of famous bridges, Parks Tacoma wants to know where its next mini-iconic bridge should go. The agency wants to ...
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Tacoma to Observe Presidents Day with Altered City Services Essential Facilities Remain Open
Tacoma administrative offices close for Presidents Day; essential services like waste collection continue as normal.
Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...
Group housing to be built inside historic Tacoma church. Neighbors are not pleased
As a result of the ruling, building owner Julie Cain told The News Tribune on Monday that Warner Street Amici House LLC would ...
Ecuador chooses president against backdrop of gang violence
A person is killed every two hours in Ecuador and seven are kidnapped daily, according to government figures. That's why ...
UNAIDS says U.S. aid freeze causing a 'lot of confusion'
U.S. funding cuts in foreign aid are causing a "lot of confusion" on the ground despite a waiver being placed on HIV/AIDS ...