Diane Wiatr Makes Strides in Repairing Tacoma’s Cycling Reputation
Did you know Tacoma is considered one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the nation? Though the streets may not reflect it, they soon will thanks to Diane Wiatr, one of Tacoma’s most hardworking and underappreciated public officials.
Read articleSlow and Romantic: Driving in Tacoma
Washington State is notable for many reasons: its natural beauty, its superior music festivals, its tech-centered economy. It’s most distinctive element, however, is its painfully slow drivers. I get the feeling these drivers don’t have any place they are actually trying to get to – they just happened upon a vehicle, and decided to drive it around for a bit, as if the highway system is their personal Walden Pond. Tacoma drivers are particularly insufferably slow.
Read article2nd Cycle: Renovating Tacoma’s Cycling Culture
From vacant garage, to Hilltop alleyway, to storage unit, to full-blown storefront, 2nd Cycle Community Cycle Center is moving up in the world and reducing the excuse not to ride a bicycle in Tacoma.
Read articleThe DASH Center Releases the Beast, Hosting Northwest Dance Crews at KRUNK 8: Str8 Beastin’ It
This Saturday the Theatre on the Square will come alive. The DASH Center’s dynamic dance production KRUNK is in its 8th year and the concentration of talent, dedication, and teamwork slated to take over the downtown Tacoma venue promises to be nothing short of electrifying.
Read articleUrban Fell Racing: Sweat, Hurt, and Romance on the Street
December 1st was unseasonably mild in Tacoma. Pity. My wife and I had hoped for some “character-building” weather to test the runners in our first attempt at race directing, Urban Fell Race 1. The course would be challenging enough in its own right. Still, a part of us wished for just a smidge of painful, wind-driven rain to honor the style of running from which we had co-opted our name.
Read articleAdding Zip to Gray Fall Days
Zip Wild at Northwest Trek is made up of four different challenge courses designed to cater to multiple abilities and comfort levels. The experience is more than just the exhilarating thrill of speeding through the trees: it treats the zip lines as rewards once you’ve accomplished the barrier challenges in between. And somehow, this made the zip line elements all the more exciting.
Read articleDahlia Days of Summer
The Tacoma Dahlia Trial Garden in Point Defiance Park attracts locals and visitors alike. And for good reason. One of the best places in the nation for enjoying dahlias, the Trial Garden showcases a large variety of dahlias. Read more to learn about these show-flower hopefuls and the Washington State Dahlia Society who cares for them.
Read articlePost Defiance One Year Anniversary
On Sunday, August 26th, Post Defiance was able to throw what may well have been the Tacoma party of the year, thanks to the support of our readers and the generosity of donors like 1022 South, 21 Cellars, Hilltop Pop Shop, Backcountry Creamery, Bluebeard Coffee, Sean Alexander, King’s Books, Springtide Press, Anagram Press, and Libertine Tacoma.
The party was our opportunity to thank our many contributors, while showcasing some of our favorite local artists – with performances by Taxi Driver, Colin Scott Reynolds (ILow), Kye Alfred Hillig, and Grace Youn with Angel Llanos.
Read articleHidden Landscapes of Tacoma: The Old Emerald Queen Casino
For this photography feature, Post Defiance ventured to the Port area of Tacoma with Kevin Lidtka. Kevin’s lens captured an often-forgotten piece of Tacoma’s history.
Read articleHappy Chinese New Year! Report Your Monkeyshines Findings
There are more than 500 hand-blown glass balls hidden in Tacoma for anyone to find and claim.
Read articleLearning to Love the Cross Orbweaver Spider
As commonplace in Northwest fall as clouds, the Cross Orbweaver spider (Araneus diadematus) takes up residence for the season, their pervasive webs stringing across windows, from tree to tree, from dahlia to chrysanthemum. But what are these guys really about? Is there more to this web spinner than meets the eye?
Read articleBe of Good Cheer
A few of Tacoma’s upcoming holiday events are too exciting to ignore and have my set my jingle bells a-jangling; my tinsel a-twisting? My carols boisterously harmonizing? My snowflakes flurry-ing?
Read articleFall In Tacoma
Take a tour of Tacoma’s changing colors and seasons with Post Defiance. Photographs of an autumnal Tacoma taken by Alicia Wilkinson provide a window onto the brilliant hues and sunshine even if you are stuck in a dismal cubicle during our waning daylight hours.
Read articleCyclocross: More Cowbell!
For a majority of cyclists in the Pacific Northwest, that means the return of the rainy season and time to get the fenders, gloves, booties, and various wet weather gear that makes the winter months bearable. But Cyclocross – a unique sport that fills the winter cycling void for many enthusiasts – offers a reason to look forward to the colder months.
Read articleRunning in Tacoma
Tacoma is a glorious place for a runner. With its many miles of sleepy residential grid streets, it is easy to navigate away from traffic. The city’s hilly location and turn-of-the-century grading makes for great terrain variation. The moderate weather, though frequently wet, rarely presents truly unpleasant running conditions.
Read articleHow Does your Garden Grow?
Take a stroll with Kate Albert Ward through a secret garden. Also, explore urban gardening with Ms. Kale and Mr. Collard Greens.
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