http://www.wikio.com/search=Tacoma Wikio - Tacoma http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63127567 Filed under: SuperSonics , Seattle Hint: it's the same as the old challenge to Seattle arena plans! Niki Sullivan of the Tacoma News Tribune reports on early sentiments out of the Washington State Legislature regarding the only hope to get the funds necessary to renovate Seattle's KeyArena in hopes of being ready to receive the next relocating NBA franchise. House Speaker Frank Chopp, Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and Senate Ways and Means Committee Chairwoman Margarita Prentice were all mum Thursday about the odds of agreeing on an arena renovation deal next year. "I'm not saying we won't act, but I think we need to be deliberative," said Sen. Ed Murray, a Seattle Democrat who is on the task force created by the Legislature to assess King County taxes, some of which are being used to pay off debt on Safeco Field, Qwest Field and the old Kingdome. While Clay Bennett proved himself to be a lying snake, the Legislature had obvious culpability in its repeated rejections of any former branch-offering from old owner Howard Schultz, commish David Stern , and Bennett. Even if the old arena plans (which often included $500-million new buildings in the 'burbs) were bad, the Leg didn't have to be so hostile to the NBA. Stern often cites the Legislature's rhetoric and grandstanding in his assertions Bennett's obligated to leave Seattle. The day after your city loses its longest-standing professional sports franchise , you should probably show at least a modicum of reconciliation if you have any hopes of getting the NBA back. It almost seems like (shock) these politicians don't want a team here ... which is really unfortunate for the fans, considering the new renovation plan seems to call for public funding (a tax on hotel stays -- not exactly pillaging the working-class of Washington) makes up only 25% of the total funding needed. The Legislature is either overly cautious with respects to anti-tax forces, or seriously uncommitted to getting the NBA back. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:02:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63127567 2008-07-05T12:02:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63091418 Peter Ciofrone hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run eighth inning as the Portland Beavers earned an 8-3 victory over Tacoma in a Pacific... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:49:51 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63091418 2008-07-05T06:49:51Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63080204 The new City Hall in this suburb east of Tacoma is not being built where it was planned, and officials want to know why. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:53:09 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63080204 2008-07-05T02:53:09Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63072872 The new City Hall in this suburb east of Tacoma is not being built where it was planned, and officials want to know why. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:41:50 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63072872 2008-07-04T23:41:50Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63073117 The new City Hall in this suburb east of Tacoma is not being built where it was planned, and officials want to know why. Babbit Neuman Construction workers... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:26:03 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63073117 2008-07-04T23:26:03Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63070596 EDGEWOOD, Wash. -- The new City Hall in this suburb east of Tacoma is not being built where it was planned, and officials want to know why. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:59:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63070596 2008-07-04T22:59:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63133174 It was hard to leave Seattle/Tacoma Monday afternoon, so easy to imagine calling in "sick" for the next few months while living on a boat and soaking in the great Northwest. The past week has been difficult, for no other reason than the fact that I had to work. I know. Very spoiled, I am. The good news is that Sparky is doing well, finally hitting the 4 pound mark and filling out. He should be Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:23:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63133174 2008-07-04T16:23:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63009615 By The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Jul. 4--A 16-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Thursday in connection with a May homicide in Tacoma. Superior Court Judge James Orlando ordered to have Hokeshina Lee Tolbert jailed in lieu of $750,000 bail. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:36 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=63009615 2008-07-04T11:00:36Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62978642 A big inning helped Colorado Springs beat Tacoma for the second consecutive night in the Pacific Coast League as the SkySox won 5-3 before... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:49:44 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62978642 2008-07-04T06:49:44Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62989938 Lawyers aren't particularly known for brevity, but Vancouver, Wash., lawyer Dean Browning Webb has taken wordiness to new extremes, according to a federal judge who ordered Webb to tighten his 465-page lawsuit. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:59:19 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62989938 2008-07-04T04:59:19Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62957704 Pierce County prosecutors have charged both Hokeshina Lee Tolbert and Michael Anthony Mee with unlawful possession of a firearm and first-degree murder in connection with the May 10 shooting death of Tracy Steele. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:22:36 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62957704 2008-07-04T03:22:36Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62960925 It's Zimfest time again! Tomorrow is the start of the annual three-day celebration of the music and dance of Zimbabwe. It all takes place at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. So get thee hence! Yes, it's troubled political/social times back in the African nation itself, but all the more reason to celebrate the positive culture from the nation in anticipation of getting things straightened out there. Below is the performance schedule (afternoon shows are free, evening shows are ticketed); Zimfest also has lots of workshops, plus a marketplace and more. For complete details, see www.zimfest.org . Friday Afternoon Concert Red Square Marketplace, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Performer Type From Shamwari Marimba Marimba Eugene OR Kamba Marimba Quartet Boulder CO Chigwaya Marimba Youth Marimba Hood River WA Rutendo Marimba Youth Marimba Ashland OR Chenjera Youth Marimba Whidbey Island WA Njiva Marimba Youth Marimba Victoria BC Friday Evening Concert Eastvoldt Chapel, 7:00 pm – 12:30 am Opening Ceremony with Che oke’ ten & Friends, Zimbabwean Guests, and Russ Landers (Chipendani) Shumba Marimba Youth Marimba Seattle WA Boka Marimba Marimba Portland OR Njuzu Mbira Portland OR Chinyakare Dance, Mbira, Drums, Marimba Oakland CA Hungwe Mbira Zimbabwe Ande Marimba Marimba Santa Fe NM Saturday Afternoon Concert Red Square Marketplace, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Mhuri Marimba Marimba Bellingham WA Tumbuka Marimba Marimba Seattle WA Break for Village Meeting 1:00–2:30 Savara Jena Mbira Santa Cruz CA Kuzanga Marimba Santa Cruz CA Mukana Marimba Olympia WA Saturday Evening Concert Eastvoldt Chapel, 7:00 pm – 12:30 am Youth Showcase with Shamwari, Tamba! and Vana Vedu Marimba Boulder CO Lora & Sukutai Dance & Drum Seattle WA Sheasby Matiure & the Mbira Queens Mbira Bloomington IN Musasa Marimba Marimba Hawaii & Seattle Vakaranga Venharetare: Women of the Spirits Mbira Berkeley CA & Zimbabwe Chiroto with Tendai Muparutsa Marimba Moscow ID Bongo Love Marimba & Mbira Zimbabwe Sunday Afternoon Concert Red Square Marketplace, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Sweet Pumpkin Marimba Bellingham WA Jenaguru Marimba Eugene OR Erica Azim and Isaac Rains Mbira Berkeley CA Singing Wood Marimba Santa Cruz CA Sahlee Mbira Mbira Seattle WA Zambuko Marimba Eugene OR Zambuko Marimba Seattle WA Boka Boys Marimba Portland OR Sunday Evening Concert Eastvoldt Chapel, 7:00 pm – 12:30 am Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble Mbira Seattle WA Nyamuziwa Marimba Seattle WA Loveness Wesa & Kgotso African Cultural Arts Electric Portland OR Anzanga Marimba Ensemble Marimba Seattle WA Hokoyo Youth Marimba Eugene OR Pachi Pamwe and Vakasara Mbira Portland & Eugene OR Ruzivo & Special Guests Marimba & Mbira Puget Sound WA & Zimbabwe tags: worldmusic , zimfest , zimbabwe , africa , mbira , marimba , plu , tacoma , pacific lutheran university Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:12:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62960925 2008-07-03T23:12:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62961508 Two people have pleaded not guilty to murder charges from a fatal drive-by shooting in Tacoma last May. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:10:37 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62961508 2008-07-03T22:10:37Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62946976 TACOMA, Wash. -- Two people have pleaded not guilty to murder charges from a fatal drive-by shooting in Tacoma last May. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:07:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62946976 2008-07-03T22:07:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62940128 TACOMA, Wash. - Russell Investments has restocked the Russell Global Index with 1,242 newly-added companies worldwide from 62 countries. The United States ranked on top with 279 additions, while five continents are represented in the list of the top 10 countries that included India (with 93 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:45:24 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62940128 2008-07-03T20:45:24Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62943301 TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russell Investments has restocked the Russell Global Index with 1,242 newly-added companies worldwide from 62 countries. The United States ranked on top with Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62943301 2008-07-03T20:45:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62936934 The company that runs the immigration detention center in Tacoma plans a 50 percent expansion to increase capacity to 1,500 inmates. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:05:59 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62936934 2008-07-03T18:05:59Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62923051 TACOMA, Wash. -- The company that runs the immigration detention center in Tacoma plans a 50 percent expansion to increase capacity to 1,500 inmates. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62923051 2008-07-03T18:00:00Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62916354 By Jeffrey P. Mayor, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. Jul. 3--Ridership on the new Ashford-to-Longmire shuttle run is off to a slow start. Just 78 people have take advantage of the new route in the first two weekends of operation. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:09 GMT http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62916354 2008-07-03T17:00:09Z http://www.wikio.com/search/Tacoma?rinfoid=62905916 TACOMA, Wash. -- The union that represents workers who install fire sprinklers has gone on strike in the Puget Sound area. 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