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Lawns Aren’t Just for Day Drinking Anymore

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.

We’ve Got Your Tacoma Labor Day Staycation Plans Sorted

Labor Day traffic sucks. Avoid the RVs, regular congestion, and I-5 chaos (screw I-90 too, while we’re at it) by taking the side streets and staying local. Here’s our guide to skirting the inevitable traffic nightmare and doing your long Tacoma weekend good and proper.

Insider Tips for the Brew Five Three Beer and Music Festival

Brew Five Three knows the magic recipe for the perfect Pacific Northwest afternoon: beer, music, food, and fun.

How Do Tacoma’s Other Stairs Stack up Against a Stadium Bowl Run?

There’s no denying that Stadium Bowl is the Granddaddy of all Tacoma stair runs. Among those intrepid souls who willingly put themselves through the ordeal of running the stairs at Stadium Bowl, there are none more hardcore than the racers of Unleashed at Stadium Bowl. Here’s the raw data according to the event organizers:

If You Haven’t Been to the Tacoma Night Market, You’re Missing the F Out

It’s no secret Tacoma is full of creative people making awesome stuff. The fact they all gather up in a beautiful old brick building on Pac Ave every month is not quite so well known, however.

Who’s Ready to Run the Toughest 3/4 Mile in Tacoma?

There's no other 3/4 mile in Tacoma quite like the deceptively short distance it takes to run the stairs at Stadium High School—all 1,628 of them.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Best Christmas Lights in Tacoma 2022

The Rights of Our Ways

Pro Tips for the Tacoma Film Festival

Here’s What We Know About the Point Ruston/Tacoma Farmers Market Fiasco

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