Future Tides receives a pivotal grant from Press Forward
The funding will expand local news for the Pacific Northwest maritime community
Cara Kuhlman
Cara founded Future Tides in 2021, merging her maritime and media experience. A journalist and sailor, she's worked at a community boating center, commercial boat builder and tech news site.
Hydrofoil ferry prototype gets funding, contingent on the election
The futuristic all-electric hydrofoil ferry captured public attention two years ago, but funding is key for the project moving forward.
A very large, dual-fuel container ship visits Tacoma
The 1,100-foot long Maersk Alette uses both low-carbon methanol and petroleum-based fuel.
Washington State Ferries extends timeline for converting ferry to hybrid-electric
Instead of a year, converting the first of three larger ferries may take almost two years.
Free walking tours Aug. 15 and Sept. 25
Two more chances for Seattle locals and curious visitors to discover more about our modern maritime community.
Scenes from South Sound
Waterfront redevelopment, ever-present inflatable SUPs and cargo anchorages
Expanding vessel turn-in programs and water safety awareness
Washington state DNR and its partners are piloting free vessel turn-in events to make a dent in derelict vessels
Join me for a free walking tour!
At age 17, I followed in the footsteps of many backpackers before me and found one of Berlin's famous free walking tours — it blew my mind. It wasn't one thing but a compilation of the guide's knowledge, storytelling prowess, and ability to acquaint us
Touring the Port of Tacoma
Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.