r/TacomaWA

I’m moving up to Washington in a couple months, super excited but I’m running into the issue of being able to find a good apartment. Does anyone have any good recommendations where they take pets? I have 2 dogs and 2 cats :( so I know it may be difficult. I’m trying to stay near Tacoma or Kent.

It’s Summer! Finally, and bush apple is coming back. Has anyone been able to find it?

What is traffic like on I-5 by Tacoma Dome and SR-16 on Fridays around 5:00pm? Traffic starts earlier on Friday, wondering if it’s mostly moving by 5pm. Thanks.

Because it's been BRUTAL for me. My nosed has been plugged FOR DAYS. I've been taking Allegra 24 hour, and using Flonase, but it isn't really helping. My allergies haven't been this bad in years and in the past the two medications I just mentioned would always do the trick. What is helping you?​

I’m looking for recommendations on e-bikes you have used in Tacoma that do well on our less than pristinely maintained streets. Ideally I would like to purchase from a local bike shop so that I can easily access maintenance. This would be for a young adult who wants to use it for commutes under 2 miles, so how it handles is more important than range.

Hi! I am a graduate student at UW and I am doing some independent research on Tacoma’s 311 system. Would anybody who has heard about or used Tacoma’s 311 system take this quick survey?

It is less than 5 minutes!

https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b2UBbLbb2EnbEk6

Mother’s day is coming up and my mom and I have a tradition of staying in haunted hotels and doing haunted tours. I’ve done the research to find the various companies who provide them, but I’d love to hear from folks who have done certain ones and if you recommend it!

Extra points for a pre or post-tour meal or cocktail rec nearby, too 😉

lookin to grab a drink or several somewhere near UP tonight. I appreciate a good dive bar! mid-20s woman and would prefer to go out with another girl but down for whatever 😛

I have a lot of anxiety about parking, what parking does you think is the safest and reliable for upcoming concerts at the Tacoma dome?

I’ve never been around the area but this is what I could find for parking:

Museum of Glass

Convection Center Lot

Tacoma Dome Lots

Tacoma Dome Station - West Parking Garage

Any advice? Tips?

I'm planning to use HB 1337 for DADUs for my mom and MIL. Frankly, at some point they will need in-home care and I want them close to us to make it easier. (My husband and I are only children and so we will be their caregivers.) We are looking to create these in Seattle if possible, but we are open to properties in Pierce County too.

Anyway, I put together two resources I wish existed when I started looking into ADUs:

1. HB 1337 explainer — what the new law actually means for homeowners (no more owner-occupancy requirement, 2 ADUs per lot, reduced parking mandates): https://adubuildersnw.com/blog/hb-1337-adu-washington/
2. Builder directory — 23 ADU/DADU contractors across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Kirkland with pricing ranges and Google review data: https://adubuildersnw.com/directory/

Completely free, no login required. If anyone has experience with builders I have listed or should add, let me know.

I was able to snag a free Bakflip mx4 448426 tonneau cover but I don’t have the rails to mount it in the bed of the truck. Can anyone let me know where I can get some or has anyone used some type of universal cover rail replacements?

hey! I’m a local paranormal investigator, historian, and past ghost tour guide in Tacoma and would love to hear any spooky personal stories from anyone, especially in the Tacoma area or the PNW in general! 🌲🕯️✨

stories of all kinds welcome- ghosts, aliens, cryptids, and all other high strangeness👽👻🛸

Hey folks, it's Friday April 17th about 8:00 p.m. and me and another car found a toddler wandering on South Yakima near 17th. So if you know anybody who's freaking out wondering where their kid is right about now, the police are on site trying to find out where she lives, but she's not super communicative.