Fife is a city in Pierce County, Washington, positioned immediately east of Tacoma and bisected by Interstate 5. With a population of roughly 11,000 residents, Fife functions both as a residential suburb and as a significant retail and employment center for the greater Tacoma area, a role reinforced by its location along one of the Northwest's primary transportation corridors and adjacent to the Port of Tacoma. The city is notable for its location within the Puyallup Indian Reservation, established after the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854. The Puyallup Tribe's presence has shaped Fife's history, including its schools. Fife Public Schools traces its origins to 1899 and was founded with leadership from Henry Sicade, a Puyallup Tribe member, reflecting the community's distinctive cultural heritage. Most of the city is served by Fife Public Schools, while other portions fall within the Puyallup School District, so school assignment depends on a student's address. Fife is known for its strong retail tax base, which supports an unusually robust set of public amenities for a city of its size. These include an aquatic center, Dacca Park, and the Old Cannery Splash Pad, along with other parks and community facilities. The city's commercial corridors draw shoppers and workers from across the region, and its position at the I-5 corridor places it minutes from Tacoma, the Port of Tacoma, and the greater Puget Sound economy. The convergence of I-5, State Route 167, and State Route 512 reinforces Fife's role as a gateway between Tacoma and the Puyallup Valley. Fife suits households and workers seeking convenience, community amenities, and a central location within the Tacoma–Pierce County area, with quick access to the region's highways, employment centers, and natural surroundings.