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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet September 17
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on September 17 will consider authorizations related to software upgrades and a proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Commissioners will also hear a briefing about budget priorities and the capital investment plan. A full agenda can be found here and a recap of the August 20 meeting can be found here ⇒
The meeting begins at 12 p.m. at The Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, room 104. Meetings are streamed live on the Port’s website and also archived for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or sent by email to comment@portoftacoma.com. Please visit our public comment procedure page for more information.
 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Bring the whole family to Touch-a-Truck 2024
Bring the whole family to the Port ’s free Touch-A-Truck event coming up Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Snap a photo in front of a 42-foot-tall straddle carrier, sit in the driver's seat of a forklift, honk the horn of an electric yard truck, and more! The event is free, but advance registration is requested. RSVP here ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
September Working Waterfront
Working Waterfront is the Port of Tacoma's news show, keeping you up to date about goings on at the Port! This month, we highlight the success of the Port’s 2024 public boat tours, the release of new animation of the Port Maritime Center, the addition of more electric vehicles to the Port fleet, and a Puyallup concert in the park. Watch now ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Sentinel tree planting at the Port
On Port of Tacoma property, just off State Route 509, there’s a newly planted stand of trees and shrubs. It includes pine, oak, and crabapple -- a dozen species in all. Joey Hulbert, a researcher at Washington State University’s Puyallup Research and Extension Center, calls them "our early warning system" against invasive pests. Read more ⇒
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 ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Port honored for financial reporting excellence
For the 37th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) honored the Port of Tacoma for excellence in financial reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report through December 31, 2023. This honor is considered to be the highest form of recognition for government accounting. Read more ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Diary of a Port Biologist: A sticky situation
Friday the 13th came early for our intrepid port biologist and her trusty sidekick, Intern Patrick! Last week they came face to face (literally) with a clutter of cross orb weaver spiders, confirming that we're in the middle of Pacific Northwest spider season. Thankfully, these eight-legged creepy creatures pose no threat to people or pets. They're just hanging out hoping to snare a mate! Read more ⇒
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 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Read the fall 2024 Clean Air Quarterly
Clean Air Quarterly is a newsletter from the Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and the Northwest Seaport Alliance sharing clean air and climate efforts in our regional gateway. Each issue of the newsletter showcases projects and milestones across our gateway. The fall 2024 edition has just been released. Read it now ⇒
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 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Don't miss the 2024 Globe Awards
Join the World Trade Center Tacoma in recognizing excellence in international trade at the 2024 Globe Awards on Thursday, September 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the Port Administration Building! The evening will feature hors d'oeuvres with wine pairings and prize drawings. Buy your tickets now ⇒
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A big thank you to the nearly 1,000 community members who joined us for our free 2024 Port boat tours! Thank you also to...
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A national holiday since 1894, Labor Day celebrates the essential role of American workers in ensuring the strength, prosperity, and... Read more ⇒ |
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Though it may be coming later and later as we head into autumn, dawn is beautiful to behold, whenever it breaks. #ItsaBeautifulDay
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Snapped last week: morning light streams across the Wheeler Osgood Waterway, and the site of the future Port Maritime Center.
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