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Tacoma
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A dog rescued on Apr. 12 from an abandoned home by Pierce County Animal Control is recovering with a foster family after being confined in a locked bedroom (duration unknown). FOX 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Global oil supply disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade are expected to push gasoline prices, including in Tacoma, up to $8 per gallon this summer. Analysts say the conflict is already adding $300 million in costs daily and affecting jet fuel prices, which could disrupt local travel plans. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma's Public Works crews will run Pothole Palooza from May 4 through May 15 to repair 10 arterial roadways across five council districts. Traffic control measures + advance notice boards will keep drivers safe while residents are urged to report potholes via 311. City of Tacoma
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Creed Fisher Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Creed Fisher as he performs tracks from his latest album.
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Tacoma Beer Geeks: Parkway Tavern Takeover
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkway Tavern — No cover — Connect over craft beers and great conversations with fellow beer enthusiasts.
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Michael W. Smith: Kingdom Come Worship Nights
7:30-9 p.m. — Pantages Theater — Tickets required — Experience an uplifting evening with renowned worship leader Michael W. Smith.
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Tacoma City Marathon and Events
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park — Registration required — Experience a weekend of running with options for all ages and distances at this local favorite event.
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Mid-Nite Bourbon
7-10 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $ — Experience electrifying performances from local blues sensation Joel Astley and another dynamic band in a historic venue.
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Comedy Jam featuring Six Headliners
8-10 p.m. — Chalet Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with six headlining comedians presented by Baurice Nelson.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Liam Cullagh
6-9 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — 2-item minimum on purchase — Enjoy a night of laughs with LA-based comedian Liam Cullagh, known for his wit and charm.
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Washington Hydrogeology Symposium
5 PM – 5 PM — Hotel Murano — Registration required — Enhance your understanding of hydrogeology and water resource management in the Pacific Northwest.
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Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Point Defiance Lodge — Free participation — Help maintain beautiful landscape beds and connect with nature enthusiasts.
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Jim Florentine Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Jim Florentine.
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