Oral history interview with Bill Sterud by Miguel Douglas conducted 05/20/2015. Examining the social, economical, and communal effects of the Puyallup Land Claims Settlement of 1990, this research essay explores these various elements through the assistance of an interview conducted with the current Puyallup Tribal Chairman, Bill Sterud. Sterud was also the Puyallup Tribal Chairman at the time of that the settlement took place, providing a vivid recollection of the Tribal community before and after the settlement and how the settlement changed the course of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians forever. This research essay also explores several of the major issues found within the non-Indian community surrounding the land claims settlement as well.

Washington State Supreme Court rules that climate protestors can use the "necessity defense" before juries

Video clip of break-dance battle at "The Hip-Hop Nutcracker" performance at Tacoma Arts Live in 2017.

Oral history interview with Richard Scharick by Kevin Wallace conducted April-May 2007. Richard Scharick recounts some of the major legislative events that took place during his time as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the Washington State House of Representatives. Areas of focus include the 1989 Omnibus Drug Bill and Scharicks own political philosophy.

Oral history interview with Wilmott Ragsdale by Alicia J. Carter conducted April-September 2007. Wilmott Ragsdale presents his life story and gives an overview of his decade-spanning journalism and teaching careers. Notable highlights from this lengthy collection of interviews include: Ragsdale's childhood in Tacoma's early Proctor District; his time as a war correspondent in England during World War II; his opposition to the Canwell Committee and subsequent involvement with the academic freedom movement; and his travels to South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Oral history interview with Charles Walker by Michelle F. Treat conducted 04/24/1991. Long-time resident Charles Walker reflects back on thirty years of Hilltop history and describes the areas shifting demographics during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. A retired businessman, Walker focuses in particular on the K Street Business District and the local economic impact of the 1970s recession. He also comments on his work with the Tacoma Urban League, the Black Businessmen's Association, and the Now, Mr. Lincoln program.

The Carnegie section of the Tacoma Main Branch Library boarded up on 6/5/2020.

"In this episode of The Cannabis Corner, Lukas and Dig give an update on Washington State's now ended legislative session for 2023.
News: The news starts off, staying in Washington, with a discussion of a new law preventing some pre-employment drug test; Followed by a look at Hawaii's latest legalization efforts, Leafly closing its newsroom and lastly the hosts talk about Oregon's falling cannabis prices.

Uncle Dig's Garden Update:
Dig gives an update on his Winter auto-flower efforts, as well as, talks about how he sorts out male and female plants in his garden. He then gives a sneak peak into what's going on in his garden this summer.

It's a Bust:
This IAB could be the most disturbing case yet, taking a closer look at an under reported case out of Tennessee where a family was ripped apart after a small cannabis bust."