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What five words would you use to best describe Tacoma? We want to hear from you

A paddle boarder paddles along the shore, as temperatures rise, at Owens Beach, on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash.
A paddle boarder paddles along the shore, as temperatures rise, at Owens Beach, on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. bhayes@thenewstribune.com

Cozy, parks, waterfront views and culture.

Those are all words I’d use to describe the City of Tacoma, but as a recent transplant, my opinion and description of Tacoma could be quite different from those that are native to or have lived in Tacoma for a much longer time.

The News Tribune wants to hear from you.

Which five words would you use to describe Tacoma based on your experiences? Tell us in the survey below, and the best submissions will be used for a future story.

This story was originally published June 13, 2024 at 1:27 PM.

Rosemary Montalvo
The News Tribune
Rosemary Montalvo was previously a service journalism reporter based in Tacoma, WA. She started as a summer news intern after graduating from California State University, Fullerton in May 2023. She has also worked as the photo editor and reporter for her university’s student-run newspaper. She was born in Inglewood, California.
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