Port of Tacoma Commissioners on November 19 will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 budget and...
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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet November 19
Port of Tacoma Commissioners on November 19 will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 budget and a public hearing and vote on the Port’s comprehensive scheme of harbor improvements. Commissioners will also consider the second reading of a lease for The North West Company, construction authorization for the Port Maritime Center, and interlocal agreements with Tacoma Public Schools. A full agenda can be found here [ [link removed] ] and a recap of the October 15 meeting can be found here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
Meetings are streamed live [ [link removed] ] and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to
[email protected]. For more information, please see our public comment procedure page ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Working Waterfront [ [link removed] ]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
Watch the November Working Waterfront
In this month's episode of our award-winning Port news show, we cover environmental remediation work underway at the Port Maritime Center site, progress on WSDOT’s SR167 expansion project, businesses honored with NWSA’s North Star Award, and more! Watch it now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Electric Truck Story [ [link removed] ]
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
New electric yard truck at the Port
The growing zero-emission fleet at the Port of Tacoma now includes a specialized vehicle that will be used to demonstrate the emerging technology. This fall, the Port’s maintenance department took delivery of an electric yard truck that can tow containers and equipment and service cranes. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Diary of a Port Biologist [ [link removed] ]
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Diary of a Port Biologist: Creatures of the Night
The latest entry in the diary of our intrepid port biologist was a Halloween tale from the swamp, featuring incredible critters and ghosts from the past! Two elusive creatures were finally captured at the Port’s habitat site — on film. A motion-activated trail camera hidden in the swamp caught the creatures as they emerged from the shadows. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Coffee with Commissioners [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Coming next week: Coffee with Commissioners
Join us for coffee at 8:30 a.m. next Wednesday, November 20 at Tacoma Rail to hear updates from Port Commissioners Deanna Keller and Don Meyer and newly appointed Tacoma Rail Superintendent Alan Matheson. We’ll leave ample time for you to ask questions and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Tacoma Rail. RSVP now ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad [ [link removed] ]
ECONOMIC VITALITY
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad expanding with Port investment
Take a steam train excursion on the much-loved Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad! Learn more about their plans for the future and how a Port of Tacoma economic development investment will help the railroad expand. Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Final Bus Tour [ [link removed] ]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Don't miss the final public Port bus tour of 2024
Join us on a free tour of the Port on Tuesday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Our tours take you behind the scenes to get a closer look at the workings of one of the busiest ports in the U.S. Learn more here ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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Social Media Round-Up
November 2024 Facebook: Veteran's Day [ [link removed] ]
The #Port of Tacoma [ [link removed]*NK-R ] expresses its deepest gratitude to all who have served our country. #Happy VeteransDay [ [link removed]*NK-R ].
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November 2024 LinkedIn: T-Town Career Fair [ [link removed] ]
Thank you, City of Tacoma [ [link removed] ], Tacoma Public Schools [ [link removed] ], and Korsmo Construction [ [link removed] ] for letting us join the fun at last week's T-Town Career... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
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November 2024 Instagram: It's a Beautiful Day [ [link removed] ]
Snapped earlier this week - a #Quadruple Rainbow [ [link removed] ] moment across the Sitcum Waterway. Photo by Joe O'Brien
#ItsaBeautifulDay [ [link removed] ]... Read more ⇒ [ [link removed] ]
November 2024 Threads: Photo Workshop [ [link removed] ]
Our wildlife habitat photography workshop was a blast! 18 amateur photographers joined our staff biologist and photographer for...
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