Sara Kay, Author at GRIT CITY MAGAZINE

What Happened to Never Never Land’s Statues? Depends Who You Ask

In 2009 rumors began to circulate that Never Never Land's statues were being stored in a secret underground location. Three years later Sharon Styer, a Tacoma resident who'd seen the storybook characters just before they all disappeared from Point Defiance, jumped at the chance to take a one-time-only tour beneath downtown.

Video: A 2:53 Update On Point Defiance Construction

Head down to the Point Defiance area and you'll find construction happening all over the place. Between multiple projects going on at the zoo and aquarium, and a major overhaul of the Point Defiance/Ruston connection (more below) there's plenty to see.

7 Date Night Ideas That Are Tacoma AF

With views for days and a lively arts culture, there's more to do in Tacoma on a date night than the old wine and dine. Here we take a look at seven alternatives to your typical restaurant meal that'll have you feeling all kinds of Tacoman.

The Team Behind Super Troopers is Making a Tacoma TV Show

What do firefighters in the wettest city in the country do all day while waiting for a blaze the weather won't naturally extinguish? Hell if I know, but that's the premise of Tacoma FD, a comedy pilot set to begin filming in Los Angeles this month.

Steve’s Gay ’90s Restaurant: When Smorgasbord & a Show Ruled South Tacoma Way

Say the words "Steve's Gay '90s" and you're sure to confuse anyone new to Tacoma or born in the 1980s and beyond. For those in either group, we're talking about a restaurant that used to rock South Tacoma Way — and the 1890s.

5 Hand-Picked Tacoma Podcast Episodes To Give a Listen To

Think of this as your handy guide to getting started in the Tacoma podcast scene. Rather than direct you to pages all willy nilly, we've asked podcast network Channel 253 to curate not only a list of great podcasts, but the very best episodes they've heard from each.

Singing Tacoma’s Praises Made Allen C. Mason an 1890s Millionaire

Allen C. Mason arrived in Tacoma with $2.85 in his pocket. The year was 1883, and by the 1890s he'd become a millionaire.

Meet Asher, the Tacoma Dog With 30,000 More Facebook Fans Than You

There's a four-legged celebrity in our midst, and he's known as Asher the Italian Greyhound.

5 Wild Animal Rescue Resources Helping Tacoma’s Critters

While most of us think first of The Humane Society when it comes to a lost pet, what's someone in Tacoma to do when they find a more unusual critter in need of help?

HERE’S YOUR WARNING: Ticketing for Driving & Electronics Use is About to Begin

This morning I drove on South 19th from Cheney Stadium to UW Tacoma and one thing was readily apparent: it's going to be easy pickings for police come January 2018 when they start writing tickets for hands-on electronics use.

Behind Bluebeard Coffee is a Cat, Passion for Craft, and No Bullshit

What would leap to mind if I were to say the name Bluebeard? Most would mumble something about a pirate or a fairytale, but those in Tacoma might answer "coffee" or even "a cat."

Jokes, Smokes and a Miserable Time: Mark Twain’s Visit to Tacoma

When Mark Twain arrived in Tacoma in 1895 he was broke, smoking 10 cigars a day, and seemingly unimpressed by the area. Much like our summer of 2017, wildfires were wreaking havoc in Washington and most of our beautiful scenery was completely hidden from view.

A Note on Hard Copy 30

Letter to the Editor: Who Can Afford Death in Times Like These?

Waste Management – of the Human Body

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?

Dramatic Photos from the Slamfest Demolition Derby