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Four Washington Towns Among the Best Places to Live in the Country
I knew when I landed a job in Washington that I had hit the big time. That is, when it comes to the beauty of the magnificent Evergreen state. My husband and I moved to Kennewick in 2014. And, the city of Kennewick makes the list of the Best 100 Paces to Live in the country. According to Livibility.com four Washington towns make the list.
‘Best guitar player in the world’ with strong Bay Area ties dies at 81
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Jerry Miller, a founding member of the pioneering '60s San Francisco psychedelic rock band Moby Grape, died July 20 in Tacoma, Washington. Miller had just turned 81 earlier this month. The cause of death was not immediately available. News of his passing was posted on social...
This Week in A&E: An R&B Festival, Mosaic, and Irish Music Week
Beloved Tacoma arts and culture festival Mosaic is taking place from noon-7 p.m. July 27-28 at Wright Park. The nearly 40-year-old community tradition will include performances from community groups held both days on two stages, a kids’ zone, and more. Find out more at the festival's event page. R&B...
Everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen
TACOMA, Wash. — Judging by the lines of people waiting to get in, it seems like everybody wants a piece of Tacoma's Side Piece Kitchen. "I started Side Piece just as a pipe dream," said Hailey Hernandez who, burned out by her last job took out a $2,000 pay day loan in 2022 to start a take-out only operation.
New Animals Move into Tropical Reef Aquarium
Over 40 marine animal species joined the Tropical Reef Aquarium this month, adding to the roster of more than 130 species already living there!. The new residents include four new blacktip reef sharks, a tasseled wobbegong shark, a grey reef shark, a black blotched ray, and dozens of tropical fish, including a spectacular humphead wrasse. There are now six shark species in the aquarium’s Outer Reef habitat and another two shark species reside in the Lagoon. There are now 21 sharks total in the Tropical Reef Aquarium, with more still to come!
Sip & Savor: A Barbecue Rally in Yelm, 23 Kitchens' Summer Concerts, and the Pasifika Food Festival
This Saturday, Yelm City Park will host the Nisqually Valley Barbecue Rally from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The event will offer live music, dance performances, kid-friendly activities, and copious amounts of barbecue. To find out more, visit here. 23 Kitchens Summer Concert Series. On Friday, 23 Kitchens will hold the next...
Issue 72 Cover Reveal: Botch
Our next issue 72 cover variant is legendary Tacoma, WA mathcore band Botch. Is it the end? We discuss and celebrate their legacy. Preorder the issue here, or subscribe here and never miss an issue! While you’re at it, you can grab any back-issues you might be missing for 25% off.
Lakewood First Lions grill at Camp Leo
The Lakewood First Lions Club recently grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for students and parents attending a camp for children with diabetes. Camp Leo is located in Auburn and is dedicated to enriching the lives of those affected by Type 1 diabetes though programs that inspire, empower, educate and promote community.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Leads the Transition to PFAS-free Firefighting Foam at Airports Nationwide
Work is underway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to be the first airport in the nation to use a special cleaning technology that more fully removes foam containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals,” from airport fire trucks and replace it with new fluorine-free foam. All five of SEA’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles will be ready with the new product. Prior to approvals granted in 2023, the nation’s airports were required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue using PFAS foams for aircraft firefighting.
Outer Dark Coffee Lights Up its First Cafe in Tacoma
A new coffee roasting company called Outer Dark Coffee founded by Seattle craft beer industry veteran Mike Murphy just opened a cafe in downtown Tacoma, Washington. The 600-square-foot coffee shop with big windows and high ceilings brings to life the aesthetic of the roasting company’s retail packaging, with pops of canary yellow and squiggly line murals painted by Murphy popping against the black walls.
New exhibit at Postmark Center for the Arts aims to connect communities
In honor of The Postmark Center for the Arts’ upcoming one-year anniversary, a new exhibition intends to capture the uniqueness and diversity of its own growing community with a focus on themes of space, place and identity. It’s called “Postmarked: Connecting Communities,” and it’s a mail-art project that aims...
Kent in disguise: An unofficial, underground Transformers fan fest for Washington
Robots in disguise have been a considerable part of U.S. pop culture for 40 years, and over half of that time, there has been a fan event dedicated to all things Transformers in Western Washington. "People have been very enthusiastic of CybFest when I've told them, even if they have no interest in Transformers," said Cybfest NW coordinator Ben Harpold. Even though it's an unofficial Transformers convention, put on by fans, Cybfest NW organizers are anticipating that 2024 will be its biggest event yet. What: Cybfest NW, an unofficial Transformers festival for fans and families, featuring toy dealers, artists, STEM features, and more. Special guest this year is Sue Blu, voice actress for the character Arcee from the original "Transformers" series, as well as a voice director for other series.
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