Tacoma’s sizzling new eats: From a “French-ish” deli and Lebanese shawarma to arepas, dan-dan, pho, craft cider and seafood in a bag, 15 restaurants and bars are heating up Tacoma and the South Sound this summer — check out the full list.
New tiny home village: Kingfisher Village opened this month in South Tacoma with 60 units, 24/7 staffing and case management to guide residents toward permanent homes amid rising homelessness — find out how it works.
BoatShop tackles photo treasure: Gig Harbor’s BoatShop is digitizing 10,000 maritime and family negatives from photographer Kenneth Griffin Ollar, racing film decay to preserve a century of local yachting scenes and newborn portraits — find out how you can help.
Frederickson industrial complex: Dermody has broken ground on LogistiCenter at Frederickson, a two-building, 535,000-square-foot facility on a 41-acre site with delivery due in the second quarter of 2026 — find out the details.
Toxic algae at Spanaway Lake: Health officials warn swimmers, boaters and anglers to avoid contact with green scum, keep pets clear and heed posted advisories until tests confirm safety — learn what precautions to take.
Other Tacoma headlines this week
- Hawthorn and Honey School hosts Trail Days
- Hilltop Artists hosts inaugural August awards event
- WA History Museum hosts Native art exhibit
- Tacoma dock closes, protecting newborn seal pup
- Tacoma job fair welcomes veterans July 24
- Lakewood Water District lands $4.75 million grant
