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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.

Get Out of Town: Photo Proof the Combine Demolition Derby is Worth the Road Trip

Every year on the second weekend in June, the small town of Lind in Eastern Washington triples in size and puts on one of the best shows anywhere around the Pacific Northwest.

Tacoma As a Stage: Yogini Lauren Scolari

Browse through Instagram pics of Tacoma and you might just find Lauren Scolari in an impossible pose on Owen Beach.

A Rare Look at the Remnants of Tacoma’s Realart Theater

Just inside 5415 So. Tacoma Way you'll find wall art from a Chinese restaurant, graffiti from the building's medicinal marijuana growing days, a modern apartment, and a small glimpse of what was once the Realart Theater.

Here’s What Happened When Bigfoot, an Ecologist, and a Former Member of Nirvana Met up in Tacoma

Regardless of your personal beliefs on Bigfoot, the enduring legend can certainly draw a crowd. On May 10th the Washington State History Museum held the second of their 2018 History After Hours events.

Tower Bells to Jail Cells: A Rare Look Inside Tacoma’s Old City Hall

Old City Hall is one of the most prominent structures in Tacoma, but for the last decade it’s been little more than a curious ornament on the city’s skyline.

One of Tacoma’s Best Radio Stations Broadcasts From a Tree

Recently, two Low Power FM stations started broadcasting over the Tacoma airwaves. They are located on the FM dial at KTAH 101.9 and KTQA 95.3. Between the two unique signals, much of the Tacoma area is covered.

Snapshots of Mother’s Day in Tacoma History

Sorry to make your hanging basket and brunch date look bad, but the bar for great Mother's Day gifts in Tacoma was set pretty damn high decades ago.

Here’s Your Last Chance to See the Inside of the Northwest Costume Shop

Last November, an electrical fire ripped through the center of the 90 year old building on 6th Ave. that had been the home of Northwest Costume since 1982. Most of the costumes were damaged or destroyed and the business has been closed since then.

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.

Chalk Art, McKinley Hill, & a Little Known Genetic Disorder

Head over to Top of Tacoma and just outside you'll find a message of love.

Food, Fun, and a Salvage Art Competition: Your Saturday Plans are Sorted

On any given day a visit to Earthwise Architectural Salvage means combing through vintage treasures, hunting for the perfect piece, and dreaming up DIY creations.

A Note on Hard Copy 30

Letter to the Editor: Who Can Afford Death in Times Like These?

Waste Management – of the Human Body

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?

Dramatic Photos from the Slamfest Demolition Derby