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‘Twas the Fife Before Christmas

By Tim Miller ‘Twas the Fife before Christmas and on I-5 South Every brake light was glowing, except those that’d...
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‘Tis the Season for Giant Spiders in Your Bathtub

Every year in late Summer or early Fall an old and wise spider crawls to the top of a large oak tree in Wright Park and proclaims, Rafiki style, “It is time.” Then all the biggest hairiest spiders Tacoma has to offer find the nearest bathtub, crawl inside, and wait patiently for you to come in, turn on the light, and freak the F out.
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“You’re Not the Boss of Me!” Says Unruly Container Crane

A recent transplant from Seattle caused a scene on the Ruston Way Waterfront late Monday night. “The Port of Tacoma...
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110 Years Later, You’ll Still Like Tacoma

In 1909, the “longest shoreline electric sign in the world” was lit up at the Alaska–Yukon–Pacific Exposition. Its 20-foot-high letters...
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6 Upsides to Coronavirus Shutting Down the PNW

Shit’s gettin’ real you guys*. UW Tacoma sent all their students home, your kid’s friend’s birthday party got canceled, even...
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7 Types of Tacoma Weather

Many think of Northwest weather as a wet, grey homogenous blob. Not so! This Northwest native will tell you it changes by the minute and, good or bad, it'll keep you on your toes.
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A Brief History of The Ruston Way Mill Ruins

A century ago, Tacoma’s waterfront was a nearly unbroken string of lumber mills. The city was home to at least 38 of them, together churning out 100 million board feet of lumber every day.
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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.
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A little Backstory on Monkeyshines in Tacoma

[See update at the bottom to support the project] If you’ve ever explained the concept of Monkeyshines to someone outside...
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A Look at the Disappearing Dickman Mill Ruins

One quick glance at the pilings in the water along Ruston Way will tell you they’re deteriorating, but have you...
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A Meat-Eater and a Vegetarian Order an Impossible Burger

A meat-eater and a vegetarian walk into Rhein Haus Tacoma's bar. The pair, who've been friends for a decade, slide into a booth and admire the soft glow of the establishment's holiday lights.
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A Rare Look at the McNeil Island Prison

Less than three miles from the beaches of Chambers Bay lies one of the most unfamiliar and inaccessible places in all of Washington State. This is the Alcatraz of the Puget Sound.
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