Good morning, Tacoma.

A Tacoma coffee shop owner said he is traveling to Puerto Rico—seeking new sources for coffee beans after tariffs on Latin American imports are set to drive up costs.

Coffee roasters in Puget Sound will look for more affordable supplies and may pass higher prices on to customers.

State and federal spending on K-12 schools went up a lot over the past decade but 4th grade reading and 8th grade math scores dropped—Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University showed data from the 2024 national test.

State officials plan to ask lawmakers for more funding and extra math time in elementary school to help students do better.

A new federal rule forces Washington schools to sign a contract saying they have ended DEI practices or risk losing federal funds.

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said his office is reviewing the rule's legality as cuts could reduce Title I funding—support for high poverty students, meals for kids and services for students with disabilities.

The Tacoma Fire Department swore in its new fire chief yesterday—she is the first Samoan to lead the department—and she is already breaking new ground in her role.

Lawmakers in Washington and Oregon are weighing proposals to give unemployment benefits to striking workers—after Boeing factory workers, nurses and teachers staged walkouts.

Washington would give private workers up to 12 weeks of benefits after a two-week wait—while Oregon would extend benefits to picketing public employees.

Drivers on I-5 near JBLM and Steilacoom-DuPont Road experienced an overnight closure on April 4 and will face another closure tonight and again next weekend because of a major construction project—crews will install new overpass girders for a new interchange while law enforcement directs detours and maintains emergency access.

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.

February Winter Workshops at EOC

2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Explore GED, financial aid, and career assessment through a series of informative workshops.