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Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the average price for regular unleaded fuel hit $5.53 statewide + just 2 cents below the $5.55 record set in June 2022, reflecting rising crude oil costs. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A meteor streaked across the sky in western Washington and British Columbia on April 29, captivating local viewers as videos showed the bright trail across the evening sky. FOX 13
- ➤ A meteor lit the early morning sky over Puget Sound and British Columbia after midnight April 29, as local viewers in Anacortes and Belfair (with additional recordings from Victoria) captured its green burst; further coverage is expected. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Vinod Doreswamy said that this year's allergy season could be worse than normal + local residents should prepare for stronger symptoms as the season unfolds. FOX 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ethan McReynolds and Dante Jackson analyzed the Seahawks 2026 draft class and a Mariners midorder revival on their podcast episode posted (April 29). Their discussion offers clear insights for local sports fans as strategies come into focus. FOX 13
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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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Scott Thompson Live
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy with Scott Thompson, the legendary Kids in the Hall member.
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K-von: Stand-Up Comedy Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy hilarious stand-up from the world's most famous half-Persian comedian K-von.
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