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Jokes, Smokes and a Miserable Time: Mark Twain’s Visit to Tacoma

When Mark Twain arrived in Tacoma in 1895 he was broke, smoking 10 cigars a day, and seemingly unimpressed by the area. Much like our summer of 2017, wildfires were wreaking havoc in Washington and most of our beautiful scenery was completely hidden from view. Read More

Check out the Sculptures from the Historic Preservation Kickoff Party

Historic Preservation Month began on May 1st with a proclamation by Mayor Woodards during a city council meeting. The real kickoff party was a few days later though on the 5th when Earthwise Architectural Salvage held a handmade craft fair and salvage sculpture competition. Read More

Who Sells The Most Cannabis in Tacoma?

As of 2018, Tacoma has 19 retail cannabis locations. These serve both medical cannabis patients and adults over 21 who use cannabis for recreation. Read More

How Working in a Convenience Store Could Be the Best Career Move You’ll Ever Make

We’ve all had jobs that paid well but left us feeling hollow and probably most of us have stayed a long time at jobs that paid next to nothing because we simply loved doing it. Read More

New Monkeyshines to Look for This Chinese New Year

Anticipation filled the third-grade room at Lister Elementary as Mrs. Lam’s students watched a video educating them on a legacy and giving them a mystery to protect. Read More

Exactly How High Can You Get in Tacoma? We Investigate

Getting truly high in Tacoma isn't as easy as one might expect. Sure, there are pot shops on quite a few corners, but we just can't compete with the likes of Denver, Colorado. This is sea level, man. Read More

An Introduction to Tacoma’s Peregrine Falcons

You may not know it, but Downtown Tacoma has played an important role in the recovery of peregrine falcons for nearly 20 years. The tall buildings emulate the rocky cliffs falcons naturally gravitate to. That, combined with a ready supply of pigeons, makes for prime falcon real estate. Read More

Photo Proof Tacoma Looks Damn Good at Night

After the sun sets, and long after most of us are resting at home, photographer Danny Crelling is out on the streets. In part, because that's the time he can eke out away from his day job and three young children, and in part because Tacoma by night is really fucking beautiful. Read More

Some Jobs Train Through Powerpoint, This One Takes You to Nicaragua

While everyone else is busy “disrupting” the tech industry, at least one Tacoma business owner is just trying to make job training more entertaining. Read More

If You’ve Ever Wanted to Try Sailing, This Is Your Chance

On any given day when the sun’s out, you’re guaranteed to see at least a handful of sailboats out on... Read More

A Dome of Our Own: The Tacoma Dome Story

In celebration of the Tacoma Dome’s recent renovation, we were invited to look through the archives at the Tacoma Dome to see what kinds of historical tidbits we could find. From David Bowie to the Backstreet Boys, Truckzilla to RV shows, the archives held all the Dome’s most cherished memories. Read More

Local Artist Paints Portraits of Tacoma’s Refugees

For Jonathan Hanks, art isn’t just about beauty—it’s about representation. The Tacoma native, who has been making art for years, is taking his UWT social work degree and putting it to good use. Read More

They Say Tacoma is Sketchy AF…

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The Real Story Behind Tacoma’s Nickname, Grit City

How About That Lightning, Tacoma?

Who Makes the Best Donuts in Tacoma? A Nearly-Scientific Analysis

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