1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (146+ words) The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glas... The "Monkey" is out of…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (52+ words) The City of Tacoma is installing 120 new trash containers to combat litter. This will increase the number of trash cans in the city by 50%. The City of Tacoma is installing 120 new trash containers to combat litter. This will increase the…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (308+ words) Washington state is working to reduce single-use plastics in restaurant orders, protecting public health by minimizing exposure to harmful microplastics and giving customers more control over what they receive. The Evergreen State's law around this, which came into effect at…...

6+ day, 58+ min ago  (108+ words) The Washington State Department of Health reports that cases of influenza have increased significantly since the start of February. Between October 2025 and February 2026, 106 influenza-associated deaths were reported in Washington. Officials say the majority of deaths were either elderly or had…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (368+ words) Tacoma's Lincoln District will hold its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22. The 2026 event honors the Year of the Horse, a symbol in the Chinese zodiac of independence and resilience. Corresponding with the lunar calendar, each year is…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (285+ words) A highly controversial tax on millionaires is one step closer to becoming law. After nearly four hours of debate Monday, the Washington State Senate voted 27-22 to pass Senate Bill 6346, which would impose a 9.9% tax on Washington residents with more than…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (450+ words) The new Cheers Bar and Grill in downtown Tacoma will open this Friday, Feb. 13, the owner confirmed. Ali and Stephanie Mehdizadehkashi worked to transform a former U.S. Bank branch at 2317 Pacific Ave. into another location of their local sports-bar chain since…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (277+ words) A Tacoma City Council meeting was disrupted by an anti-ICE protest Tuesday, prompting a brief respite. The rally was organized by the Pierce County Immigration Alliance, a group calling for the removal of ICE from the City of Tacoma. On…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (48+ words) While the Seahawk's Super Bowl parade was underway in Seattle, the Tacoma Police Department flew the team's flag above their headquarters celebrating the champions. While the Seahawk's Super Bowl parade was underway in Seattle, the Tacoma Police Department flew the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (300+ words) TACOMA, Wash. - Children across Tacoma will soon get to play on all-new equipment thanks to a slew of playground renovations underway. Five new play areas will come from renovations in South Tacoma, Eastside, North End and Northeast Tacoma in the…...