A project is officially underway to remove the toxic remnants of the historic Dickman Mill along Tacoma’s waterfront.

Dickman Mill The historic site on what was once an industry-heavy waterfront was one of Tacoma’s pioneer sawmills and operated from the 1890s to 1979, when it was significantly damaged in a fire.

Historic preservation in Tacoma — or, rather, how we tend to think about historic preservation — is at a crossroads. For decades, it’s been generally viewed as an effort to maintain the city ...

A planned port expansion on the Blair waterway in Tacoma adds to the Puyallup Tribe’s economic force, setting up generations to come.

Tacoma's historic Freighthouse Square may be demolished for light rail. Business owners urge preserving the 100-year-old building amid transit plans.

The Tacoma Historical Society is bringing the tour back after a pandemic-induced hiatus to celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary.