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The squid have arrived in Tacoma!
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Over 130 dogs sent to Tacoma-Humane Society in November. Shelter asks for help
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is asking the public for help after receiving too many dogs. In a Nov. 11 Facebook post , the organization said it has received 130 dogs since Nov. 1 — 30 more than in mid-October. “This rise in dog intake is pushing us beyond our capacity. As one dog is adopted or reunited with their family, more than one dog is waiting to take their place,” the post said. “We need the support of our community to help us ensure there is space for the pets that desperately need our care.” Adoption fees for dogs who are at least 1 year old will be waived from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, the post said. Residents can help the shelter by: Adopting. Interested dog owners can visit the Humane Society’s website or visit at 2608 Center St. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Mondays. If an owner has committed to a dog that is waiting to be spayed or neutered, they can foster the dog until their surgery. Fostering. Someone who can’t adopt but can provide a temporary home for a dog can help save space, the post said. The
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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Washington Restaurant Has Locals Coming Back Every Week
Ask around Tacoma about weekly rituals and you’ll hear about football Sundays, farmers markets, and one very specific buffet that people build their whole weekend schedule around. That buffet is Harvest Buffet, and once you understand why it earns that kind of loyalty, you’ll probably start planning your own...
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Traffic Alert: Overnight lane closures on Tacoma Narrows Bridge
If you’re driving from Gig Harbor to Tacoma on Friday night, plan ahead. The two right lanes approaching the 2007 bridge on eastbound State Route 16 will be closed from 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 to 6 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation . The ramps from 24th Street and 36th Street to eastbound state Route 16 will also close. The closures will allow crews to clean the joints on the bridge, according to WSDOT. Drivers will need to stay in the left lanes to cross the bridge, and drivers on 24th Street and 36th Street will see signed detours to access eastbound State Route 16 from Olympic Drive. The two left lanes approaching the bridge will also be closed from 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. During the closure from Friday night and into Saturday morning, the toll booths will be closed. Drivers headed to Tacoma will stay in the left lanes to go onto the bridge and will be billed through their Good To Go! account or receive a bill in the mail if they do not have one. WSDOT urges drivers to
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South Sound Teams Advance in State Football Playoffs
South Sound high school football teams took the field Saturday as Washington's state playoffs opened with the round of 32. Several area teams advanced with victories, while others won close games to keep their seasons going. Mount Tahoma and Lakes picked up playoff wins, while Puyallup, Sumner, Graham-Kapowsin, Federal Way,...
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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November
A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...
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Tacoma Public Library Swasey branch to close December 15, 2026 – mid-February 2027, for building improvements.
Tacoma Public Library is excited to announce upcoming improvements to the Swasey Library. Improvements include replacement of failing windows and doors, extensive landscaping, updated children’s and teen spaces, and refreshed furnishings throughout the building. Swasey Library, located at 7001 Sixth Avenue in Tacoma, will close during construction starting Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, with a planned reopening in mid-February 2027.
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Diesel Truck Blasts Corvette With Thick Black Smoke During Road-Rage Incident in Viral Video
A resurfaced viral video clip featuring a merging dispute in Tacoma, Washington, has renewed scrutiny over the practice of modifying diesel trucks to blast thick black exhaust at other motorists. According to The Auto Wire, the widely shared footage shows a pickup appearing to aim its exhaust at a C4-generation Chevrolet Corvette, enveloping the sports […]
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There’s A Restaurant Hiding Inside This Century-Old Firehouse In Washington
I’d like to respectfully point out that three horses named Nip, Dick, and Joe once pulled a fire wagon out of this building. If I may say so, that’s rather interesting for a place where you can now order a burger. The brick firehouse went up in 1907....
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Popular downtown Tacoma eatery to offer $5 margs, nachos to celebrate 20 years
This year marks two decades of The Matador in downtown Tacoma, and the restaurant is offering a few deals to celebrate. The restaurant and bar, with locations throughout Western Washington, Oregon, Idaho and South Carolina, offers an extensive tequila selection and a variety of Mexican fare. The twice-daily happy hour, from 4 to 6 p.m. and then 10 p.m. to close, is already a good deal, with soup, salad, quesadillas and street tacos available for just $6 or $7. Though on Nov. 17, when the restaurant will celebrate its 20th birthday, all happy hour menu items drop down to $5. Plus, house margaritas will go for the same price all day on Nov. 17, not just during happy hour. The happy hour menu includes the restaurant’s Grande Nachos, a heaping plate of chips covered in cheddar and monterey jack cheeses, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro-lime sour cream. Tacos come with fillings like baja fish, steak, shrimp, carnitas and chorizo. You’ll also find crispy brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños, habanero shrimp, chicken tortilla soup and caramel apple churros on the happy hour menu. The restaurant is also using its 20th anniversary celebration to highlight new improvements, like an
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Where do you get the best pancakes around Tacoma? Let us know in our poll
When you’ve had a long week, a stack of pancakes can be the best way to start the weekend. You can make them at home, of course, but lots of restaurants in Tacoma can do the work for you. We want to hear from you, readers. In our poll down below, tell us who makes the best pancakes in and around Tacoma, whether it’s a classic diner, a breakfast chain or an upscale brunch spot. In your response, you can also tell us what makes the pancakes so great.