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Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rescue teams including Guardian One braved hail and snow over the weekend to aid a hiker who fell from Haystack Rock at a popular climbing spot. FOX 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite a rainy morning, 62 dragon boat teams from British Columbia and Oregon gathered in Tacoma on May 17 (yesterday) to celebrate Chinese traditions at the 26th annual Rainier Dragon Boat Festival. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is on an 11-day trip to Japan starting today to meet with industry leaders & boost Washington trade; his delegation—featuring former Seahawks player Cliff Avril—will hold discussions with companies like Boeing and Microsoft to strengthen local business ties. KOMO News
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Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Point Defiance Lodge — Free entry — Help maintain the beautiful landscape around the lodge with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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Artvana Paint & Sip: Galaxy Cat Edition
6-8:30 p.m. — The 15% Board Game Cafe — $7 sitting fee included — Unleash your creativity at a fun paint night while enjoying gourmet snacks and a cozy atmosphere.
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Sommore: Queen of Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious and fearless perspectives of Sommore, a leading voice in stand-up comedy.
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Will Burkart Stand-Up Comedy Show
3-6 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with the rising star of comedy, Will Burkart.
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Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey
7-11 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a comedy show from the dynamic duo combining storytelling and humor.
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Tacoma Nature Center Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free — Roll up your sleeves and help maintain the beautiful trails and grounds of Tacoma Nature Center.
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Musical Monday Improv Comedy
9:45 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of crowd-inspired improv songs and comedy like never before.
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Sorta Spanglish Comedy Show
7 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets required with 2-item minimum — Enjoy a night of laughter blending English and Spanish humor from diverse Latinx comedians.
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Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party
10 AM – 12 PM — Point Defiance Lodge — Free event — Help maintain beautiful landscapes while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with nature.
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Mike Epps Live Comedy Show
4-10:45 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic brilliance of Mike Epps in a night full of laughter and entertainment.
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