Interview with Tracy Bouvier about her memoir Drop Me Around the Corner, stories of growing up with a flamboyant father who drove a van completely covered in brass items around the streets of Burbank, CA
If you ever wanted to build a backyard pond but didn’t know where to start, June and David explain it all.
Every stream, ditch, and puddle contains life. We discuss how to capture these fascinating self-contained ecosystems for our viewing pleasure.
Broose Johnson is an Illustrator, Story Artist, Designer, Voice Actor and Writer. Although most of his work is visual, he tells a fascinating story with a funny reference to Robin WIlliams.
Members of the Northslope Tenants’ Union speak about conditions that drove them to organize and the benefits of community.
Ride Together Pierce County hosts the 15th Annual Bike Swap on Saturday April 25th at Tacoma Community College 10am to 2pm.
Sophy Englund and Jen Jensen explain the limits of the Asarco clean-up and the implications for future development in Ruston. Contact: jenniferj@rustonwa.org sophyinruston@gmail.com
Phen Pelletier from Indivisible tells us about the upcoming No Kings rally on March 28, 2026, what it means for community and our city.
Where is the current US immigration policy headed? What are the implications for civil rights in our country? What actions should we be taking? Dr. Steve Niva teaches international politics and Middle East studies at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. He is the current editor of Middle East Report and MERIP publications.
Pam Ketzner of Whole Washington provides a WA legislative update on healthcare bills, in particular SB 5947 establishing a universal healthcare “trigger” pending federal action. She encourages us all to email our senators and representatives to support this bill. We also discuss Joseph Jarvis’ book The Purple World: Healing the Harm in American Health Care and the Utah Cares movement to bring universal healthcare to Utah. See the ballot initiative Whole Washington is planning if the legislature does not bring the healthcare bill forward.
Underground Sound is a monthly print only zine filled with the people, places and stories that give our city it’s gritty edge. Each collectible issue delivers true tales from local doers, binge worthy features and the creative spirit of the 253.
Pam Beal talks with Sean Arent about his work with the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance in restoring creeks within the watershed that covers most of Tacoma, Lakewood, and Spanaway. They also discuss Cal Portland’s proposal to drain the Vashon aquifer for a gravel pit which would dry up Sequalitchew Creek in Dupont and affect fresh drinking water in the area.