Tacoma’s thriving taproom scene: New Proctor spot from Narrows Brewing features trivia nights, food trucks and chef collaborations; Evergreen State Brewing’s waterfront outpost brings BBQ and live music; Locust Cider revamps with retro games and hand-stretched pizzas; and On Blended Knee Winery opens a downtown tasting room — find out where to sip next.
New Sound Transit stations: Kent Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way Downtown stations open December 6, linking Lynnwood to Federal Way with service every 8–15 minutes from 5 a.m. to midnight — find out how to plan your ride.
Commencement Bay closure lifted: The Washington Department of Health lifted the shellfish biotoxin closure for recreational harvesting in Commencement Bay after confirming safe toxin levels, while Colvos Passage and the Narrows remain closed — find out.
Tacoma’s stories come alive: The Tacoma Historical Society’s new interactive exhibit spotlights local literary legends from Frank Herbert to emerging zine-makers, with hands-on book pitches, zine workshops and free admission through late-June 2026 — learn what makes Tacoma a City of Stories.
Historic Sandberg building revived: Horizon Partners Northwest has secured final funding to turn Tacoma’s 1908-listed Sandberg-Schoenfeld building on Pacific Avenue into 75 luxury apartments with quartz countertops, rooftop lounge and pet salon — find out what’s next.
Other Tacoma headlines this week
- Women to Watch list reveals 2025 leaders
- Seniors learn to prevent falls Sept. 22
- Beach swings and sand delight Tacoma families
- Federal EV tax credit expires late September
- Neighbors build futures at Bryant Neighborhood Center
- Stoplight finally directs traffic at Wollochet-Wagner crossing
