Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Tacoma will honor outstanding community service through awards at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on January 20, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Cordell Carter II and a theme aimed at promoting unity. City of Tacoma
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Army doctor at JBLM was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting patients at a pain clinic. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma City Council to hold a public hearing on February 4, 2025, to discuss extending a moratorium on high-impact developments in South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District to protect the area until code updates are completed. City of Tacoma
- ➤ Elizabeth Pauli plans to retire as City Manager of Tacoma on July 1, 2025, expressing gratitude for her tenure and committing to a smooth leadership transition. City of Tacoma
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Monster Jam Live at Tacoma Dome
Monster Jam features thrilling monster truck performances with incredible stunts and action designed to entertain audiences of all ages.
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Tacoma Career Fair: Connect with Local and Fortune 500 Recruiters
This career fair offers opportunities to meet recruiters and HR managers from various industries, facilitating direct connections and job prospects for attendees.
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Tacoma RV Show - Friday at Tacoma Dome
The Tacoma RV Show offers attendees a chance to explore a variety of RVs and related products at the Tacoma Dome.
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Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show
The Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show features a wide range of reptiles and exotic animals, along with educational displays, making it a family-friendly event held in Puyallup at the Washington State Fairgrounds.
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D.C. Young Fly Concert in Tacoma
Experience a live performance by D.C. Young Fly at Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma.
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Live Music Featuring Kyju at Airport Tavern
Third Degree presents a live performance by Kyju at the Airport Tavern Music Hall in Tacoma.
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Tacoma Home & Garden Show
The Tacoma Home & Garden Show features plant sales, expert seminars, and various exhibits, with discounted admission available.
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Tacoma Home and Garden Show 2025
The Tacoma Home and Garden Show features a variety of home improvement and gardening exhibits, with free admission for military personnel and educators.
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Flimsy Reed: Open Child-Friendly AA Meeting
This is an open, child-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that includes a separate room for children and offers sign language services.
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Free Lunch & Learn for Creative Professionals in Tacoma, WA
A networking event for creative professionals featuring panels, activities, and food for the first 200 registered attendees.
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Locally Owned Collision Shop Now Under New Ownership
Change is underway on S Tacoma Way, Precision Auto Body & Collision is announcing new ownership serving Tacoma since 1989. Same great brand and same great service.
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