When people in Tacoma and Pierce County talk about "shopping local,” it often gets framed as a feel-good choice, something nice to do during the holidays or when you want to support a friend’s small ...

Rising above Commencement Bay and tucked beneath the iconic, castle-like Stadium High School, Tacoma’s 15,000-seat Stadium Bowl stands as one of Washington’s most unique and historic sports venues.

Photo: During inclement weather, Tacoma Libraries serve as warming centers and provide blankets and other supplies during regular hours. Photo by Matt Kite. During late fall and winter, community ...

Tacoma’s Evergreen Lutheran High School is coming off a memorable postseason run that ended in the state semifinals, where the Eagles fell to eventual state champion Orcas Island. "This was the fourth ...

Forty-five years. That’s how long Cares of Washington has been helping clients with disabilities find jobs and become self-sufficient members of the community. The statewide nonprofit recently ...

Pierce County Councilmember Bryan Yambe of District 5 announced this week that he will decline any salary increase scheduled to take effect in 2026. The decision means he will forgo a pay adjustment ...

Dozens of state and federal agency leaders, advocates, legislators and formerly incarcerated people joined Gov. Jay Inslee in Tacoma on Monday to sign Executive Order 24–03. Federal policies like the ...

They gave up thousands of acres of land in a treaty agreement and got nothing in return. They are the first people of present-day Seattle, but they are still not a federally recognized tribe. They ...

At Lutheran Community Services Northwest, everything is focused on one generous objective – the act of giving. Through its unique, and free, programs and its committed staff, LCS exists to support ...

(Note from the author: On Nov. 12, 1875, the Washington Territorial Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tacoma. Thus, this year marks the city’s Sesquicentennial. On Nov. 12 this year, ...

When Seattle Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs and center fielder Dave Henderson tuned in to the evening news one September night in 1995, they expected highlights from the day’s game, not a story that ...

Just off the beaten path between South Tacoma Way and South 38 th Street, Jazzy’s Café at 3701 S. Lawrence St. is worth taking a short detour to stop and try something tasty. Offering a tempting menu ...