Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are searching for a man who escaped from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday + he was seen leaving the light rail at Capitol Hill station, and law enforcement urge anyone with information to call 911 + immediately. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Ecology launched the 'Bring Your Own Cup' campaign to reduce waste from the 50 billion single-use cups in landfills and help save money while protecting the environment. The campaign will run through May — Fox 13's Shawn Chitnis provided the details. FOX 13
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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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