Touring the Port of Tacoma
Puget Sound's two largest seaports offer public tours, and a glimpse at big changes ahead.
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.
Participation up in second Puget Sound ship slowdown to protect endangered orcas
After a successful trial, Quiet Sound marked several new milestones in the 2023-2024 slowdown
Big federal dollars destined for Port of Tacoma
Significant federal funding is making its way to Pacific Northwest ports, including Tacoma's Husky Terminal.
Future Tides featured in Northwest Yachting
In this Q&A, Cara talks about Future Tides' founding vision, interesting innovations she's reported on, and new stories taking shape.
Water taxi plays tugboat, WSF news and an all-electric ferry for Skagit County
In Seattle, ferries can be the talk of the town and this fall is no exception.
New meets old and the hybrid era of boating
From speakers to satellite antennas to hybrid propulsion, adding new systems to older boats seems to make a lot of sense.
The drawn-out nature of port labor negotiations
Both Canadian and U.S. West Coast dockworkers are considering new labor agreements. Public perception is used as a tool in negotiations.
Port of Seattle's cruise business is booming
Seattle's cruise season runs mid-April through October. Various sized ships take travelers to Alaska and back.
Future Tides is now part of the Tiny News Collective!
Earlier this year, Future Tides joined the Tiny News Collective, a nonprofit helping people build sustainable news organizations to serve their communities.