This weekend includes the kickoff of the area’s annual holiday entertainment, from “A Christmas Carol” to “The Nutcracker” -- plus lights galore.

“I wonder where that little guy was heading,” said Stephen Meyer, who was driving the boat, as he revved the engine and watched the beaver make its way north from across Ping Tom Memorial Park in ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Pierce County’s largest holiday light celebration is back and brighter than ever. Point Defiance Zoo & ...