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Tacoma
Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Joint Base Lewis McChord, the USO NW serves a monthly spaghetti lunch at the Camp Lewis center to give soldiers a warm break and a place to relax—donations and volunteer efforts keep the service running. The center is housed in a space provided by America's Credit Union and has helped troops feel at home after deployment. KOMO News
- ➤ Thrive International secured a $2M state grant—boosting plans to complete a $10.7M purchase of a converted hotel for refugee housing on South Hosmer Street in Tacoma. The center has been housing 376 asylum seekers, including nearly 200 children, and offers on-site legal and medical support services—officials say the grant moves its mission forward. KOMO News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Airlines announced a new inflight dining program called Chef's (tray) Table that teams up with West Coast chefs to offer new meals on select cross-country flights. Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams will debut his Japanese-American dishes for First Class passengers starting June 5 while customers began preordering his meals on May 28. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Seven people were shot at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood Wednesday evening before 8 p.m.—five were found in the park and two walked to the hospital, with two in critical condition while police investigate the incident. KOMO News
- ➤ A pedestrian died after being struck by four vehicles on I-705 near 11th Street on May 28th at 11:27 p.m., and the Washington State Patrol said the roadway was blocked for over four hours—investigators have not yet confirmed whether drugs or alcohol were involved. FOX 13
- ➤ Police responded after 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning to reports of an unresponsive man with a possible gunshot wound on South Wilkenson Street and South 37th Street — medics declared he had died at the scene and detectives are investigating his death as a possible homicide. FOX 13
- ➤ Multiple people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood on May 28th. FOX 13
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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.
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Blippi Live at Pantages Theater
2-3:30 p.m. — Pantages Theater — $55+ — Enjoy a vibrant live show perfect for young fans of Blippi.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kevin James Thornton Stand-Up Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Last-minute theater tickets available — Enjoy an evening of humor with Kevin James Thornton at Tacoma Comedy Club.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Help maintain the park through volunteer work in a nature-loving community event.
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Jeff Dye Live Comedy Show
9:45 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — GA $25 / VIP $35 — Enjoy a night of laughter with nationally touring comedian Jeff Dye and special guest Chris Bowers.
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Tacoma Rainiers vs. Las Vegas Aviators
1:35-5:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Kids 3 & under free — Enjoy an exciting baseball showdown in Tacoma with your family.
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Zumba Session at Sprinker Recreation Center
1-2 p.m. — Sprinker Recreation Center — Free entry — Enjoy an energetic, guided Zumba experience suitable for all fitness levels.
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