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Tacoma
Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Steven is a four-year-old German Shepherd featured as pet of the week who is ready for a forever home in Tacoma—he is now available for adoption. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said on May 4 at SEA that an inmate being transported to Kentucky escaped custody near the check-in area and fled toward Capitol Hill station in Seattle—he remains at large. FOX 13
- ➤ Federal Way police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Hispanic man from Seattle found with a gunshot wound in a parking lot at about 4:20 p.m. on May 3—officers have not yet made an arrest. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State leaders warned that federal cuts to AmeriCorps funding will reduce support for maintaining trails and public lands, with officials saying the decision could harm work done by the Washington Conservation Corps — an agency that helps keep local trails in good condition. They added that the announcement may lead to legal challenges from several states fighting to protect these crucial programs. KOMO News
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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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February Winter Workshops by the EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Engage with informative workshops on GED completions, financial aid, and career assessments.
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Hiking for 50+ at Federation Forest
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — STAR Center — $20 per person — Enjoy a guided hike in the beautiful Pacific Northwest tailored for those aged 50 and above.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ J.P. Morgan
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