Good morning, Tacoma.

The City of Tacoma and Pierce Conservation District have invited residents to join a volunteer planting event at McKinley Overlook on April 19 from 10 AM to 2 PM to celebrate Earth Day.

Volunteers will plant about 550 native plants to improve new garden beds—helping restore urban wildlife habitat and create a greener space.

After a fatal crash claimed four lives on April 3, local lawmakers will introduce the Andrea Smith Hudson Act to curb repeat speeding—using intelligent speed limiters to keep roads safer.

SEA officials expect a 5% rise in passengers from April 2 to April 20 with 2.8 million travelers—including 169,000 on Friday and 164,000 on April 11—and advise travelers to reserve parking at least two weeks ahead since TSA checkpoints are busiest before 9 a.m., from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 9 to 11 p.m.

Gates Open WA—a nonprofit supporting local artists and musicians—shared its mission on April 3rd to aid local talent.

Washington filed a lawsuit against RealPage & nine local landlords, accusing them of conspiring to raise rents and break consumer protection laws.

The suit seeks to give back money to affected renters and fight the state's housing crisis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

DC Young Fly Live Performance

7-9:45 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with DC Young Fly in Tacoma's favorite comedy venue.

Sacramento River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers

1:35-5:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Kids 3 & under are free — Enjoy a fun afternoon of minor league baseball action in the heart of Tacoma.

50+ Dance at Norpoint

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Center at Norpoint — $7 drop-in fee — Enjoy a variety dance show with music from Glenn Miller to Carlos Santana led by Randy Litch.

TNC Stewardship Work Party

9 AM - 12 PM — Tacoma Nature Center — Free — Help maintain the park with hands-on tasks in nature.

Blackwater Railroad Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $0 to $23.35 — Enjoy an evening with Blackwater Railroad Company and other local acts in a vibrant setting.