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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at SEA will see a new security checkpoint opening Friday, June 6 that features five general screening lanes to speed up summer travel on the Baggage Claim level in the Gina Marie Lindsey International Arrivals Hall. The checkpoint will help passengers, especially those flying internationally, and nearby upgrades include ADA-accessible seating and a planned coffee station—improving the wait experience. KOMO News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 2, law enforcement raided a home in Lacey and seized 35 firearms—including a machine gun, grenade launchers, explosives, body armor, and other items—linked to a violent attack at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, and two suspects arrested for their alleged White Nationalist ties appeared in Tacoma court on June 4. KOMO News
- ➤ Daniel Park, 32, from Kent, was arrested at a New York airport on June 3 after being extradited from Poland for allegedly shipping ammonium nitrate used to build a bomb that destroyed a California fertility clinic on May 17 and wounded four people — federal agents later found explosive recipes and chemicals at his home. KOMO News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Village Theatre is presenting The Color Purple — an upcoming production for Tacoma theater fans — following its announcement on June 4th. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington Attorney General Nick Brown led 18 states in defending Michigan’s law banning conversion therapy for minors—arguing the practice is harmful and falls below accepted mental health care standards. The coalition brief submitted on June 4 stressed that overturning the ban could risk the regulation of professional care. FOX 13
- ➤ Sea-Tac will open a new TSA security checkpoint on June 6 on the baggage claim level at the far south end of the terminal near the Gina Marie Lindsey International Arrivals Hall—designed to ease congestion for travelers without checked bags. The checkpoint, dedicated for general screening, will feature five screening lanes, glass cases with public art, and ADA-accessible seating while travelers with checked bags first drop off luggage upstairs. FOX 13
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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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Dash Point Forest Hike and Beach Exploration
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Dash Point State Park — Ticket required — Explore a 2-mile forest loop and enjoy beach activities at low tide.
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Sacramento River Cats vs. Tacoma Rainiers
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Kids 3 & under are free — Enjoy a fun evening of minor league baseball at Cheney Stadium.
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Joe List Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of laughter with stand-up from Joe List at Tacoma's renowned comedy venue.
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Comedy Night with Chelcie Lynn
9:45-11:00 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — $37, Meet & Greet $100 — Enjoy a night of laughter with internet sensation Chelcie Lynn.
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Sound to Narrows Race
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Vassault Park — $ — Celebrate 53 years of community spirit with a scenic 12k race featuring challenging hills and beautiful views.
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JJ Williamson Live Performance
7:30-11:30 PM — Super Funny Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with comedian JJ Williamson.
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