Mother’s Day was particularly memorable this year for our pair of downtown peregrine falcons, Murray and Harriet. The three eggs... 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
A while back, we shared a video of a small cephalopod crawling along the beach, and you guys went nuts.... Read More
To be perfectly honest, most of these trails are not going to appeal to most people. Almost all of them are overgrown, hard to navigate, and at least a little bit dangerous. Tacoma has a number of well maintained trails that are perfectly good for an afternoon stroll with the family. Read More
Not only was the entire city of Tacoma out enjoying the sun today, but some visiting orcas decided to come hang out on the waterfront as well. Read More
If you’ve ever explained the concept of Monkeyshines to someone outside of Tacoma, there’s a good chance they just didn’t... Read More
One quick glance at the pilings in the water along Ruston Way will tell you they’re deteriorating, but have you... Read More
We’ve gathered some of the best lightning photos and videos from Saturday night’s storm. Mother Nature put on quite a... Read More
On any given day when the sun’s out, you’re guaranteed to see at least a handful of sailboats out on... Read More
While the rest of us were either sitting inside enjoying a day off or skidding around I-5 like drunken bumper car drivers, Read More
Dick Kresser and Maudie Jordan rent a room in a big, old house on Hilltop, and they are a damn tough couple. Maudie has completed over a dozen ultramarathons, including multiple 100 mile runs around the Pacific Northwest. Read More
Ever wonder what’s up with that square of manicured lawn at Wright Park with the fancy wrought iron fence around it? I’ll give you a clue; it requires a fair amount of hand-eye coordination, a desire for good old-fashioned outside fun, and a set of big, heavy balls. Read More