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Tacoma, Wash., - This weekend's Taste of Tacoma is being called the "ultimate summer get together."Point Defiance Park plays host to over 200 food and specialty vendors with over 70 live bands and entertainment.

SEATTLE - The American Sailing Association is conducting "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge" encouraging everyone to take part in the initiative set out to keep our waters clean.According to the ASA, the plastic problem is growing at such a rapid pace it's the equivalent of dumping one New York City garbage truck full of plastic into the ocean every minute of every day.

SEATTLE - A group of chefs have come together to show parts of Pike Place Market on a special guided tour highlighting one of the cities most iconic places.

EVERETT, Wash., -- It's the very first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil, and it's making only one stop in Washington state."Crystal" begins an eight performance run on Wednesday at the Angel of the Winds Arena.World class ice skaters and acrobats promise to challenge the laws of gravity in a new kind of performance that takes place on the ice.

SEATTLE -- The classic story of Alice in Wonderland is being transformed into a burlesque show that brings the audience "Through The Looking Glass." Premiering April 3rd at The Triple Door with performances running through the 7th, Seattle's Burlesque A-List take on the roles of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

SEATTLE -- It's been operating for more than four decades out of a tiny boathouse on the shores of South Lake Union and now, The Center for Wooden Boats moves to their new, 9,200 square foot facility.

SEATTLE -- Here's the scoop (pun intended.) The most exotic compost available in the Pacific Northwest comes from Woodland Park Zoo.