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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of May Day protesters marched from Tollefson Plaza to the Northwest ICE Processing Center to support workers who could not join their rally due to recent immigration arrests—among them detained Washington residents Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez and Lewellyn Dixon. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 15-year-old accused of fatally stabbing his mom’s 23-year-old boyfriend in an April dispute in Pierce County appeared before a judge on Thursday—he pleaded not guilty while the court denied his mother's request for home release and the state plans to try him as an adult. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank opposed the council’s resolution today that limits county resources for federal immigration work, saying it is unconstitutional — he plans to challenge it at the U.S. Supreme Court — and warned it could cause funding confusion. Council members said the measure is meant to build trust with immigrant communities while keeping public safety as the priority. KOMO News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health officials warned residents that even though Thursday was the warmest day so far, water in local lakes remains dangerously cold — they urge caution as boating season begins. FOX 13
SHOP NEWS
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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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Owen Beach Hiking Mom Meetup
12-2 p.m. — Point Defiance Park — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Point Defiance Park with a stroller-friendly hike for moms and their babies.
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1st Annual ACU Chili Cookoff
12-4 p.m. — America’s Credit Union — Proceeds support youth programs — Sample the best chili in the Northwest while enjoying a beer garden and voting for the People’s Choice Award.
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Tacoma Youth Symphony Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Rialto Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the power of new beginnings through the magic of symphonic music.
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