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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members rallied outside the Northwest Detention Center on Thursday to demand the release of two union members arrested by immigration agents this month, including farmworker leader Alfredo 'Lelo' Juarez who was taken into custody on Tuesday in Sedro-Woolley. Labor leaders argued the arrests threaten worker rights and urged action so the detainees can return home — a stance supported by local voices. FOX 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma Dome will soon open a new Chick-fil-A stand to serve visitors at dance music events on April 4-5 and will follow the chain’s tradition of closing on Sundays. The concession is part of broader upgrades that include new security fencing & improved Wi-Fi to enhance the fan experience. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fife police arrested Ilya P. Kukhar, 26, for impersonating an immigration agent when he used a black 2019 Ford SUV with fake ICE decals to circle the Emish Market parking lot on March 16 — he faces arraignment on April 11. FOX 13
- ➤ Fife police arrested a 26-year-old Washington resident on March 16 for driving a black 2019 Ford SUV with fake ICE and U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblems and missing license plates—witnesses said he recorded employees and customers at Emish Market. KOMO News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Unions packed in front of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma on March 27 to protest the detention of a farmworker activist—who also works as a UW lab technician. The protest called attention to the detention practices that have raised concerns among community members. FOX 13
- ➤ King County Executive Dow Constantine has been named Sound Transit CEO and will begin his role on April 1—his contract runs until December 31 with the option for two additional one-year renewals and a base salary of $450,000. He was chosen after reviewing 60 candidates and will have interim CEO Goran Sparrman continue as an advisor until May 2. FOX 13
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John Roy Live Performance
12:30-10:00 p.m. — Tacoma, WA — Ticket donations will support a cause of your choice — Enjoy a night of entertainment while giving back.
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Tacoma Rainiers vs. Round Rock Express
1:00 – 3:05 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of Minor League Baseball with a thrilling matchup.
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Beginner Acting Class for Ages 50+
1-2:30 p.m. — Eastside Community Center — $36 per person — Explore acting techniques and boost confidence while making new friends.
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Discover valuable resources for GED completions, financial aid, and more at this informative workshop series.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 AM – 12 PM — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Get your hands dirty helping to maintain trails and gardens at the beautiful Tacoma Nature Center.
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Monster Jam at Lumen Field
10 AM – 1 PM — Lumen Field — Tickets required — Experience an adrenaline-charged motorsports extravaganza with 12,000-pound monster trucks racing and performing stunts.
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Heritage Skills Spring Break Camp
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — $234 for members, $260 for non-members — Engage in hands-on training to learn valuable skills during spring break.
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Heritage Skills Spring Break Camp
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — $58.50 for members, $65 for non-members — Dive into hands-on heritage skills training during your spring break.
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Heritage Skills Spring Break Camp
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — $58.50 for members, $65 for non-members — Experience hands-on training in heritage skills that will enrich your modern life.
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Heritage Skills Spring Break Camp
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — $58.50 for members, $65 for non-members — Engage in hands-on training to learn heritage skills that enrich modern lives.
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