Have you ever stopped to take a look at some of the statues around Tacoma? Well, I did. Myself and... Read More
We talk about local history a lot here. When it comes to the Indigenous people who have occupied this land... Read More
The days of Never Never Land’s remaining statues being housed by Metro Parks are numbered—down to 14, to be exact.... Read More
By now you’ve probably seen the video of the C-17 taxiing down the flightline in Kabul, overrun by desperate Afghans.... Read More
In May of 1903, Tacoma unveiled what was then the world’s tallest totem pole. It stood next to the Tacoma... Read More
When I first saw this message from Christina Lorella of South Tacoma United, I thought it was just a story... Read More
According to Angel Navarro, “The best food is in your kitchen.” And he should know; he’s done the rounds in... Read More
Mother’s Day was particularly memorable this year for our pair of downtown peregrine falcons, Murray and Harriet. The three eggs... Read More
On a sunny day in Tacoma in 1935, a young Japanese man might wake up in the hotel run by... Read More
Story and photos by Henry Stewart-Wood Two of Tacoma’s largest parks, Swan Creek and Owen Beach are undergoing large-scale construction... Read More
By Jayla Watje and Brent Gaspaire Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the... Read More
By Henry Stewart-Wood Helen B. Stafford has an elementary school named after her in Tacoma’s South End. But in 1926... Read More