Hunting for Monkeyshines in Tacoma
Forget the metal detector. All you need is a sharp eye and a little serendipity city luck.
Forget the metal detector. All you need is a sharp eye and a little serendipity city luck.
Monkeyshines 2026: Tacoma’s beloved Year of the Fire Horse art hunt is officially on
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a hidden treasure.
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a hidden treasure.
True Northwest: ‘Christmas in the Valley’ brings community together to help families
In Duvall, volunteers are transforming holiday spirit into support through “Christmas in the Valley,” an annual fundraiser that provides pajamas, gifts and essentials to local families in need.
In Duvall, volunteers are transforming holiday spirit into support through “Christmas in the Valley,” an annual fundraiser that provides pajamas, gifts and essentials to local families in need.
FOX 13 True Northwest: Top stories from 2025
True Northwest features the people, places, and organizations that make our area unique.
True Northwest features the people, places, and organizations that make our area unique.
True Northwest: The Giving Machine
The spirit of holiday giving is lighting up Washington state, as the popular "Light the World Giving Machines" have officially launched for the season. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, showing the unique and interactive was to support local and global charities.
The spirit of holiday giving is lighting up Washington state, as the popular "Light the World Giving Machines" have officially launched for the season. FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, showing the unique and interactive was to support local and global charities.
True Northwest: Circus aerialists look for a place to land
A group of aspiring acrobats are being forced to move buildings.
A group of aspiring acrobats are being forced to move buildings.
True Northwest: History of Tacoma's Freighthouse Square
For more than a century, the historic Freighthouse Square has stood as a vibrant testament to Tacoma's railroad history.
For more than a century, the historic Freighthouse Square has stood as a vibrant testament to Tacoma's railroad history.
True Northwest: The Fair's Familiar Face
True Northwest: The Fair's Familiar Face
True Northwest: The Fair's Familiar Face
True Northwest: Bread Truck Records
From the outside, it looks like an old bread truck rolling through town. But step inside, and you'll find a surprising twist. In this edition of FOX 13's True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver takes us inside Bread Truck Records, a Tacoma man's passion project where the wheels aren't the only thing spinning.
From the outside, it looks like an old bread truck rolling through town. But step inside, and you'll find a surprising twist. In this edition of FOX 13's True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver takes us inside Bread Truck Records, a Tacoma man's passion project where the wheels aren't the only thing spinning.
Supporting local businesses at Tacoma's What? Shoppe
Supporting small businesses is more than just shopping local?it?s about keeping the heart of our community beating. Big box stores come and go, but Tacoma?s quirkiest corner shop has been holding its own for four decades. In this edition of FOX 13?s True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver takes inside a Tacoma staple that?s focus on culture has kept it going strong.
Supporting small businesses is more than just shopping local?it?s about keeping the heart of our community beating. Big box stores come and go, but Tacoma?s quirkiest corner shop has been holding its own for four decades. In this edition of FOX 13?s True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver takes inside a Tacoma staple that?s focus on culture has kept it going strong.
True Northwest: The leave no tracer
Photojournalist Michael Driver, introduces a local kindergartener creating videos encouraging hikers to be better stewards of nature.
Photojournalist Michael Driver, introduces a local kindergartener creating videos encouraging hikers to be better stewards of nature.
True Northwest: A message to America
What would you say in a message to America?
What would you say in a message to America?
Saying goodbye to beloved Tacoma crossing guard, Miss Peggy
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
Saying goodbye to beloved Tacoma, WA crossing guard, Miss Peggy
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
True Northwest: Tacoma Mission Thrift
Fox 13's True Northwest photojournalist, Michael Driver, takes us into the newest location of Tacoma's Mission Thrift store. Every purchase made is put towards the Tacoma Rescue Mission and its various programs.
Fox 13's True Northwest photojournalist, Michael Driver, takes us into the newest location of Tacoma's Mission Thrift store. Every purchase made is put towards the Tacoma Rescue Mission and its various programs.
True Northwest: Beloved Puyallup, WA music teacher retiring
For four decades, a Puyallup, Washington music teacher has helped shape thousands of young lives. FOX 13 Photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to a man who is still hitting all the right notes.
For four decades, a Puyallup, Washington music teacher has helped shape thousands of young lives. FOX 13 Photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to a man who is still hitting all the right notes.
True Northwest: Staying positive through a rare cancer battle
University of Washington Huskies soccer star Mia Hamant, who led her team to a top 25 ranking and NCAA tournament appearance last fall, is now battling a rare disease. This "True Northwest" segment shares Hamant's story of positivity and determination in her fight.
University of Washington Huskies soccer star Mia Hamant, who led her team to a top 25 ranking and NCAA tournament appearance last fall, is now battling a rare disease. This "True Northwest" segment shares Hamant's story of positivity and determination in her fight.
True Northwest: Pages of Redemption
In tonight's edition of True Northwest, meet Bryson Fico, a photojournalist determined to make a difference. Learn how he is using his skills and passion to write his own story and impact lives, one page at a time.
In tonight's edition of True Northwest, meet Bryson Fico, a photojournalist determined to make a difference. Learn how he is using his skills and passion to write his own story and impact lives, one page at a time.
True Northwest: Miniature Seattle
In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver chatted with Tim Jordan, a Bothell man who for the past 22 years has built a miniature version of the city of Seattle.
In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver chatted with Tim Jordan, a Bothell man who for the past 22 years has built a miniature version of the city of Seattle.
True Northwest: Fighting self-doubt, finding common ground
We're meeting up with a group of fighters in Gig Harbor who fight self-doubt and find motivation.
We're meeting up with a group of fighters in Gig Harbor who fight self-doubt and find motivation.