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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma police are investigating a homicide after a shooting on Sunday night left one person dead — one injured. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma’s EIC team will host an in-person business taxes class on May 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building, room 248—registration is required for one of only 25 spots and CPA Tai Moultrie will later provide up to 45 hours of support. City of Tacoma
- ➤ Tacoma City Council is seeking five qualified candidates for the Board of Building Appeals, which reviews codes such as building, fire, plumbing and energy codes—applicants must submit their materials to the City Clerk’s Office by May 18. The board is intended to represent Tacoma’s diverse community. City of Tacoma
- ➤ Governor Ferguson signed House Bill 1644 on Monday, April 28th at 1:34 p.m.—the new law sets minimum penalties for youth labor violations and requires inspections before authorizing work permits for minors. FOX 13
- ➤ An Irish woman with a Green Card was detained by ICE at a Tacoma facility—she was visiting her sick father in Ireland. FOX 13
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free community workshops — Engage in GED completion and financial aid sessions at no cost.
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Hiking for Seniors: Nisqually Delta
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. — People's Community Center & Pool — $20 — Enjoy a moderate hike while exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with new friends.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 AM - 12 PM — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Help maintain trails and gardens in a fun community work party.
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Tacoma Youth Symphony Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Rialto Theater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an incredible afternoon of classical music by talented young musicians.
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2025 Couture & Cars Model Casting
1-4 p.m. — LeMay - America’s Car Museum — Open casting — Showcase your modeling talent for the 2025 Couture & Cars Fashion Show.
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Explore workshops on GED completion, financial aid, and career assessment to boost your education and employment opportunities.
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Tacoma Youth Symphony Concert
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Rialto Theater — Ticket info not provided — Experience classical favorites performed by talented young musicians from Tacoma.
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Tacoma Rainiers vs. Sacramento River Cats
1:35-5:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Parking at additional cost — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of minor league baseball action.
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Titlow Park Loop Hike
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Titlow Park — $0.38 Ticket Service Fee — Enjoy a family-friendly loop hike and playground fun with stunning views of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
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Mini Trip for Adults 50+ to Emish Market
12:30-3:30 p.m. — STAR Center — $15 — Explore fresh Ukrainian food in this mini trip to Emish Market.
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