Good morning, Tacoma.

Three 18-year-olds were arrested and pleaded not guilty to murder and assault charges after a shooting left a teen dead in Tacoma.

Shawn Kemp is heading to court for pretrial hearings two years after a gunfire exchange occurred in the Tacoma Mall parking lot.

His lawyers claim bias in the case — the hearings are expected to set the stage for further legal actions.

Seattle SuperSonics legend Shawn Kemp appeared before a judge at a pretrial hearing over the Tacoma Mall parking lot shooting, where he pleaded not guilty after claiming self-defense when he returned fire following a truck break-in—his attorneys secured permission for jurors to hear the assailants’ criminal records while a ruling on drive-by shooting evidence will be made next Tuesday.

Hundreds gathered at Tacoma Public Schools' Central Administration Building on May 22 to protest a $30 million budget shortfall and the non-renewal of 105 provisional employees.

Protesters said the district is cutting low-paid workers while protecting high-paid officials (some called it a class war) and urged that budget cuts target top positions (as emphasized at the rally).

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is preparing for nearly one million passengers over Memorial Day weekend as the TSA plans to screen 970,000 travelers from Wednesday through Monday — with 182,000 expected on Friday and 163,000 on Memorial Day.

The USDA issued a public health alert for mislabeled chicken soup cups sold in Texas, Utah, and Washington that did not list wheat as an allergen—consumers with the product are advised to discard it even though it is no longer in stores.

The cups were produced on April 10.

DeRay Davis Live Show

7 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with comedian DeRay Davis as he showcases his comedic talent.

Steve Hofstetter Live Comedy Show

7 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — GA $25 / Premium $50 / VIP $150 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Steve Hofstetter, featuring various ticket options for a memorable experience.

Tacoma Rainiers vs. Salt Lake Bees

6 p.m. — Tacoma Rainiers Baseball Club — $7.50 general admission — Enjoy a thrilling evening of minor league baseball action with family fun at the ballpark.

February Winter Workshops at EOC

2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free — Participate in informative sessions on GED completions and financial aid opportunities.

Amos Gill Concert in Tacoma

7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — $9.21 — Enjoy a night of humor with Amos Gill at the Tacoma Comedy Club.

Music of Queen - A Rock Symphony

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Pantages Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Queen’s iconic hits performed by Symphony Tacoma and a full rock band.

Blippi Live at Pantages Theater

2-3:30 p.m. — Pantages Theater — $55+ — Enjoy a vibrant live show perfect for young fans of Blippi.

Tacoma Refugee Choir Presents Common Threads

2:30-6:30 p.m. — Theater on the Square — Ticketed event — Experience a cultural celebration through the voices of the Tacoma Refugee Choir.

Tacoma Rainiers vs. Las Vegas Aviators

11:35 AM – 3:35 PM — Cheney Stadium — Parking additional — Enjoy a fun day of baseball with the family at this local game.

Las Vegas Aviators vs. Tacoma Rainiers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Parking at an additional cost — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup with family-friendly fun.