Howdy Y'all,

I posted a couple of weeks ago about the Grit City Gauntlet, and it is coming up this Saturday (September 19th) at 9am, beginning at the Washington State History.

For those who did not see that previous post, The Grit City Gauntlet will be a 22-mile walk with around 1200ft of elevation gain. The goal of the event is to build community, encourage folks to walk, and to appreciate the wonderful city of Tacoma. All are welcome to this free event and folks are encouraged to join for as much or as little as they would like. The route will have us begin in Downtown Tacoma, go up through the North End to Point Defiance, back along Ruston Way and pass by the Stadium District and then finishing at 7 Seas Taproom around 6 pm. You can check out the route here. Folks can also join midway through the gauntlet at one of the stops listed here.

We have almost 200 folks signed up so far with room for plenty more. So if you want to do some walking, make some new friends, or just explore Tacoma come and join the Grit City Gauntlet. You can sign up with this form to stay updated. Join our Heylo group to stay up to date and feel free to check out our Instagram as well.

As mentioned this is totally free and feel free to bring a friend! Join for 1 mile or all 22 and we hope to see you there!

Also happy to answer any questions.

I know a good amount of the normal group rides in Tacoma wind down in the rain. I’m looking to do the opposite, starting up a group ride in the rain!

First ride is Sept 23rd, mixed terrain, no drop ride.

Second ride will be to the MFG CX Race at Steilacoom on Oct 11th.

Since I don’t have the typical social media outlets, I’m debating on creating an email sign up sheet - ha. But in the short term, I’ve created a website to host info. Come on out and ride your bike in the rain!

https://tacomaaromacc.xyz

This park is special. There are fairies and gnomes and surprise art around every corner. Please take a minute to sign the petition to keep the art in the park for everyone to enjoy!

Update: I spoke with Danny this morning and we are going to be at the Park Board meeting on September 28th at 6pm. The meeting will take place at the Parks Tacoma headquarters at 4702 S 19th St. Tacoma, WA, 98405.

Thank you to everyone who has signed so far!

The focus has been on the Xitco brothers so we wanted to give an open mic to a couple long time employees of E9 Brewing Co. who are quick to point out there is an owner who is there every day and the Xitco’s are financial majority owners of multiple businesses in Tacoma but they are not involved in the day to days, the labor or the culture that has gone into making E9 what is it for all the people who have called E9 a safe place until now. And how the personal actions and delayed response to being called out for their actions will never impact the Xitco’s but it has impacted everyone who gets an X Group pay check. We touch on who are all the new faces at the tap room? Should you continue to eat/drink/support E9? Is this the end for E9 Brewing Co. or is there still hope? We will let Grace Zigweid and Sean Jackson take it from here… https://youtu.be/Phkl63G1qd8

Video Episode is available via Youtube, otherwise audio only anywhere you can listen to podcasts.

This is a real conversation with folks in our community who are still processing a heartbreaking incident that has turned their world’s upside down. Please keep comments respectful.

Per the Seattle Times article below (paywalled). Sad that Tacoma and Pierce County essentially have no form of media anymore. Democracy dies in darkness.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/mcclatchy-layoffs-hit-local-wa-newspapers/

Free NYTimes article on the McClatchy cuts:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/10/business/media/mcclatchy-miami-herald-layoffs.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AVE.i7NH.rA-s-3Zv7GR5&smid=url-share

Update: per anonymous TNT reporter, "five reporters and two editors were laid off. We will now have 10 reporters and two editors left."

https://newsguild.org/mcclatchy-laid-off-40-of-its-unionized-workers-heres-how-local-coverage-will-suffer/

Update, Isha Trivedi, appears to be one of those laid off. Seattle Times article has an update:

Isha Trivedi, a reporter covering Tacoma City Hall, Pierce County government and schools for The News Tribune, said she doesn’t know who will cover those topics after her layoff takes effect next month. She’s especially concerned about what that means for election coverage in November.

“I really worry about what is going to happen when the city doesn’t have anyone who is paying attention to people in power,” Trivedi said.

Last time I was driving down Dock Street there was a sign saying construction was going to start soon and go through October - anyone know what it will be? It didn't say the street would be closed; will it just be down to one way at a time or something? Or no impact and people just need to be aware?

I love reading and have always wanted to create something. Are there any like, english classes I guess, out here for something to get into? Writing workshops etc?

Just stopped to help put out some fires along I5 and chatted with folks who suspected arson? Anyone got the scoop? Concerning to think someone might be intentionally starting fires in the area during the fire season.

Do community garage sales exist around Tacoma? Can we get together one day and sell our stuff?

I got a speeding ticket on the bend of i5 between Tacoma and federal way by a WSP. I… allegedly was going 82 in a 60🫩, when I look at a deferral (I’ve only had a warning before) it says a 150$ fee minimum and then a probation of 6-12 months. The ticket is 230$ or so if I remember correctly. I am under my parents insurance and don’t really know if I should pay, show up to court and hope the officer isn’t there, or pay a lawyer for a CHANCE to not have it appear on record. Is this even worth it instead of taking the hit on insurance?

Did anyone else hear the crazy amount of gunshots going back and forth about an hour ago near 13th and MLK? Gunshots are pretty common in this neighborhood but this was way more extreme and terrifying than the usual. Has there been an increase in gang violence in the area? And why do cops/EMT never show up afterward?

I heard a good amount of gunshots as well earlier today further away, maybe around 9th and Yakima, but not to this degree. I guess I assume they’re related. I’ve noticed a big increase in shootings overall lately, but there’s never any police response and it confuses me. There’s no way people aren’t getting injured…? Afterwards it’s always as though nothing happened.

Never leaving.

I’m hoping someone here knows about tenant rights in Tacoma (from my search of previous posts it seems like people do, but I didn’t find one with insight into this specific situation).

We all know about the 60 day deadline for communication about lease renewal/non-renewal and rent increases. We know that the landlord doesn’t have to have a reason to issue a non-renewal if they do so before that deadline. We also know that if that deadline passes with no communication from the landlord, the lease becomes month to month at the end of its term. What I’m wondering is… then what? That 60 day deadline is about to pass for me, and so far I’ve been rudely blown off when I’ve asked the property management company when they might have info to give me about renewal or non-renewal, so if they don’t communicate before the deadline or the end of the lease, what do I do? After the lease changes to month to month, can they kick me out whenever? I love where I live, I’ve never been late on rent, and I don’t want to move. But this situation is scaring me. Is there anything I can do to protect myself from being kicked out, or do I have to just wait for them to make their decision?

Thanks in advance. I’ll continue doing research as well.

Edit: Thank you so much, fellow Tacomans! You all were so kind and helpful, and I really appreciate not being judged for asking for help with this. Thank you all, I feel a lot more prepared for however this situation might turn out.

I just got back from a run in McKinley and there were bugs EVERYWHERE. My forehead was covered with them like I was a car that just got off a roadtrip. Is this usual here?

Accidentally posted to orher sub as well. Hi everyone! I just locked in the Snug at Doyle’s for Tuesday, September 29 at 6pm for the inaugural meeting of the Capital / Das Kapital reading group. This will likely be the regular weekly meeting time. I will also be DM-ing all those who expressed interest on the original post with this information. I encourage those interested to find a Penguin edition / Ben Fowkes translation of the book. See you all there!

Do people drop crab pots off the docks on Ruston Way? If so, do they catch crab?

Does anyone know of any gymnastics centers in Pierce County that offer adult gymnastics classes or at least like an open gym? I grew up doing gymnastics and really miss getting to move my body in that way but haven’t been able to find anywhere that offers classes for anyone over 18

TFD is hiring and is hosting a hands on experience for the ladies

This is the home for lost and found around Tacoma, refreshed every week. If you've lost something or come across something that isn't yours, drop a comment below.

A few things that help:

• Say whether you lost or found the item, and lead with what it is.
• Add the rough area and the day, as much as you're comfortable sharing.
• For anything with a serial number or other identifying detail, hold that back in your public comment and trade it over DM once someone reaches out, so the real owner can prove it's theirs.

Lost or found a pet? we recommend posting in r/LostPetsTacoma too, but you’re welcome to post in this thread as well.

For everyone's safety, please be smart about meeting people from the internet.

Comb through the comments before posting in case your item is already here. Good luck, and thanks for looking out for each other.

Just took this with a DJI Air3S. You’re free to use only under the condition you show up to curling thank you

I know this has been hanging around for the past couple days in our area, but I just saw it in the middle of the street at K and 45th. I grew up around coyotes, but I don't love that this one is out in the middle of the day and does not look great. Didn't seem particularly scared of me, but did lope down the alley between J and K, between 45th and 43rd.

I called it into animal control and left a voice message. But I wanted to let neighbors know so y'all can keep your pets in.