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The awards provide $4,000 to each artist for the 2025–26 funding period to create new works across disciplines including dance and visual arts, and the recipients will produce free public programming across the city, the commission said. The program, established in 1999, is intended to support Tacoma’s artistic community and to engage broader audiences with no-cost events.

The commission said the funds support creation and public presentation and pointed listeners to the city website for a spotlight on each artist and additional details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tacoma - Government Performance and Finance Committee on 2025-07-15 10:00 AM - JOINT MEETING WITH THE AUDIT ADVISORY BOARD - Jul 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Tacoma Arts Commission said it awarded $100,000 through the Tacoma Artist Initiative to 25 Tacoma-based artists — $4,000 each — to create public work and free programming during the 2025–26 period.","taxTitle","Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",2675,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709532,"Tacoma’s new postmaster outlines operations, dog-bite awareness and July hiring outreach",249,711000,960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de&start=711&end=960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de/thumbnail_711000.jpg","/articles/6709532/Tacoma/Pierce-County/Washington/Tacomas-new-postmaster-outlines-operations-dog-bite-awareness-and-July-hiring-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709532-ca798a90caebdda291acf19c62f73c1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111745&Signature=e6ZI6wtirE4Ul31SjS~uA8HUNXIPGaPzgYUNWGf6yiq1L6QhfXjtp69MGBF-iFgeANLgcqazbaI2In48P9g7xJuwdzMAiY6EB-B30avN-dQu78uFzRqzGQElljqYx6nX8TAZhgvnbOg~AxcjUj8AVs5AXuqJ1ZXY981kt2qyuSvsjTkAkMpZcdz47baLSFKF9kz0xQLqEzGWkFRI7RBrruNWngtezxlOgOP49~tU-X9pZRaPlrWx3749vLVqZzZaqFIghGsKzWxT~Dapx8j-GNmeHrTXQeGFFzApcIfkJQg6BRD0n9i20Y1o4ZAQlGr1zeQIv~Zzv4S9r1PUDkwDmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Damon Coquillette, Tacoma’s new postmaster, told Tacoma Report that the local postal operation includes about 290 delivery routes, 13 retail units and more than 200,000 delivery points covering Tacoma and nearby communities. He said the Tacoma postal budget is around $54,000,000 and the local workforce is roughly 540 employees.

Coquillette discussed dog-bite awareness month and described training and tools carriers use to reduce dog attacks: using a mailbag as a shield, carrying dog spray, rattling keys, and programming known dog locations into carriers’ GPS-enabled scanners so carriers receive alerts. He said the post office has recorded 17 dog bites in Tacoma so far this year and urged customers to keep dogs secured, avoid approaching carriers with pets, and allow carriers to place packages and step away before opening doors.

Coquillette also said the post office will staff a tent at the Tenoa Festival on July 26 — an event he estimated could draw as many as 8,000 people — to share information about postal jobs available nationwide. He described the Postal Service as offering career stability and encouraged interested jobseekers to visit the tent for hiring information.","Damon Coquillette, Tacoma’s new postmaster, described the scope of local postal operations, dog-bite prevention measures after 17 bites this year, and a hiring outreach tent at the Tenoa Festival on July 26.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709537,"Tacoma warns residents fireworks are illegal inside city limits; Summer Blast planned at Ruston Way",67,323000,390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de&start=323&end=390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de/thumbnail_323000.jpg","/articles/6709537/Tacoma/Pierce-County/Washington/Tacoma-warns-residents-fireworks-are-illegal-inside-city-limits-Summer-Blast-planned-at-Ruston-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709537-0c90dae5d770ae3a9bacab6b8a104526/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111745&Signature=KVef~efbcQFyVuy6Bu2Zc7C-wk92A1WScetQtxPwaV9jJzXej2ovRnfziP59VIur1jnV2MOyg0w0G4g3uuid8tEgk1u0anfLLHz8e326t8T3Mq~3enplBlRoSCAjzOwjLEf6faQjr6qTSzBR-LEWNpUffmNEQVMoerEq~qLCWohHjMreZX3U1RRopTm3GMy-~M1KqVKpmeWnadvoc~uMGWL6Mi9uclImkoJMNHfps-hDMNAb2PdJcysPwOJ8xvHu-1Po7jmDSRzJjy8CWIMsRZ2DOiUkqaxOhQ~Swi1EnAjM0YtXfkAlE3YGGFgfxSpDbt5HhveGPsLJk2KcTFwsjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tacoma Fire Department reminded residents that lighting off fireworks of any kind inside city limits is illegal and dangerous, the department said on Tacoma Report.

The department said Tacoma firefighters responded to 23 fireworks-related fires last year and warned that discharging fireworks within the city could put neighbors’ safety and property at risk and carry a fine of $513. The city promoted an alternative: the Summer Blast event on July 4 at Ruston Way, with music, food and a publicly produced fireworks display.

City materials said the celebration spans Dune Peninsula and Cummings Park on Ruston Way, with the display visible from Dune Peninsula Park in the north along Ruston Way and as far south as Jack Hyde Park.","The Tacoma Fire Department reminded residents that discharging fireworks inside city limits is illegal and dangerous, citing 23 fireworks-related fires last year and a potential fine of $513. The city’s Summer Blast celebration on July 4 will feature fireworks viewable from Ruston Way locations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709541,"Tacoma raises Juneteenth flag over Tacoma Dome; City of Destiny Awards honor local leaders",58,252000,310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de&start=252&end=310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6709541/Tacoma/Pierce-County/Washington/Tacoma-raises-Juneteenth-flag-over-Tacoma-Dome-City-of-Destiny-Awards-honor-local-leaders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709541-5ff14fcbc3e3553c7cfa76548ed5af69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111745&Signature=XWATdYsv4goLgDWUrpEc4wxzhE-aHbbmtQ63FzpyyJREqoJuS9xdUJ9FJ5HwN8yLmvNcd08DYQ5nnR4QeWVb7VSz~9i7y-kLGehybcZd-JBCp4iusW0~9CY0OwR2I9p84T-ij5S4haWmxFH3c4EN37B-~sDGWlm2cPw1YaaRJ4mWmNpIGoX~DT-gSWetB8SBszY17SlDZD~-koECvNVdls~~NNmJrSAHj0B9K2pTqNOuTVxOPgeG2EPsmBOKJlvosz4~9wRnv5X8lCrPCrVVFvp6H~cIWcbZVYHPnDb11Ii346Fic3q~L9iH28k-g-qp-6qBZwhveEIrZgawhxDFjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tacoma’s Juneteenth celebration drew thousands to Stuart Heights Park and included the first-ever raising of the Juneteenth flag over the Tacoma Dome, Mayor Victoria Woodards said on Tacoma Report.

Mayor Victoria Woodards said, “Today in this great city, we made history,” and noted the flag-raising honored June 19, 1865, a day of liberation while emphasizing that work remains to be done.

Separately, the City of Destiny Awards — held annually to recognize civic contributions — honored recipients in categories including adult and youth leadership, lifetime service, environmental sustainability, disability advocacy, and economic development. The awards program has recognized more than 320 individuals and groups since its inception in 1987, the city said.","Mayor Victoria Woodards presided at Tacoma's Juneteenth celebration where the Juneteenth flag was raised over the Tacoma Dome for the first time. The City of Destiny Awards also recognized community leaders in several categories.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6709528,"Tacoma Public Library unveils Tacoma Reads 2025; Mayor to welcome author Valerie Kaur Oct. 16",54,81000,135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de&start=81&end=135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5399251-16df8ca5c7bb8ed2cc7354ef796182de/thumbnail_81000.jpg","/articles/6709528/Tacoma/Pierce-County/Washington/Tacoma-Public-Library-unveils-Tacoma-Reads-2025-Mayor-to-welcome-author-Valerie-Kaur-Oct-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6709528-2cc6d70727138e649bd21cf1b376d540/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111745&Signature=hG06BzZWZoj4Xpyu2u5vUWYxJCClNIt5Sr60BKUtXd3Xn9H8aGNStRnGsKpmwcRaacKj7SEtmwDLv-C0MWLphv1A~nhPbm~Opgmsx8itUcOspyaBJRaBDqmCFJqpCrYBJbGkE2b-PDWnfTPCqxuU1G-F4t8lyxVD5BMtBS7EPKsnw~X24VMAqGeAV2oxcVCCMC8AGHjfK~rF3IisN78utIkttIIv1BUS1WJJXKlAtM~yc-n6fQsLF8AwhlFe94mBiND4Gg2Qwu07S3UNNP1tugi1M8QvLcDX2JIEN2eVRfpSL0SnIk1LZtpoBA-fjP-gQ93g3EfxDSLLSIS1fmNbog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tacoma Public Library announced Tacoma Reads 2025 on Tacoma Report, saying the program will include book clubs and events for all ages and will culminate in a special event on Thursday, Oct. 16 where Mayor Victoria Woodards will welcome author Valerie Kaur for a conversation, Q&A and book signing at a venue to be announced.

All Tacoma Reads titles will be available through the Tacoma Public Library in print, ebook and audiobook formats, and the library directed listeners to tacomalibrary.org/tacomareads for details on programs and participation.","Tacoma Public Library announced Tacoma Reads 2025 with programs and book clubs for all ages; Mayor Victoria Woodards will welcome author Valerie Kaur at a special event on Oct. 16, and all titles will be available in print, ebook and audiobook formats.","actionData","errors"]

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