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5 Hand-Picked Tacoma Podcast Episodes To Give a Listen To

Think of this as your handy guide to getting started in the Tacoma podcast scene. Rather than direct you to pages all willy nilly, we've asked podcast network Channel 253 to curate not only a list of great podcasts, but the very best episodes they've heard from each. Read More

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... Read More

7 Date Night Ideas That Are Tacoma AF

With views for days and a lively arts culture, there's more to do in Tacoma on a date night than the old wine and dine. Here we take a look at seven alternatives to your typical restaurant meal that'll have you feeling all kinds of Tacoman. Read More

A little Backstory on Monkeyshines in Tacoma

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

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. Read More

All the Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Fort Nisqually

If the last time you visited Ft. Nisqually was on a fourth grade field trip, it’s time you got reacquainted. Summer is a great time to go, especially with all the events going on. Read More

Behind Bluebeard Coffee is a Cat, Passion for Craft, and No Bullshit

What would leap to mind if I were to say the name Bluebeard? Most would mumble something about a pirate or a fairytale, but those in Tacoma might answer "coffee" or even "a cat." Read More

Best Christmas Lights in Tacoma 2020

The people of Tacoma have apparently decided that the antidote for everything awful in 2020 is Christmas lights—lots and lots... Read More

Changes Coming to Tacoma’s Parks

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

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

Come Out and Celebrate Juneteenth in Tacoma

There’s a lot going on in Tacoma today and we thought it would be helpful to collect everything we’ve heard... Read More

Did You See the Orcas in Tacoma Today?

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

The Unreal Stories Behind Some of Your Favorite Tacoma Statues

Setting the Record Straight on the Puget Sound Treaty War

Buy or Bye: Never Never Land’s Statues are Being Auctioned

The Situation in Afghanistan Is Closer to Tacoma than You Might Think

This Is Why Tacoma’s Totem Pole Was Taken Down