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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An apartment fire Monday morning in Tacoma left ten people displaced (one person hospitalized) while local firefighters (from the Tacoma Fire Department) responded to the blaze. FOX 13
- ➤ Early Monday morning a fire in a Tacoma apartment building off South D Street forced 10 residents to evacuate—since the blaze started on the first floor around 3 a.m. and spread to the roof—resulting in one hospitalization and one on-scene treatment. KOMO News
- ➤ Tacoma fire crews responded to an apartment fire near Holy Rosary Catholic Church on South D Street after 3 a.m. Monday, evacuating 10 residents, rescuing two cats and hospitalizing one person with serious injuries while investigators search for a cause—firefighters extinguished the fire by 4 a.m. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police say that on Saturday a 2-year-old girl left her home around 9:30 a.m. and wandered near a local Wendy’s where an unrelated man took her in his car—she was recovered 18 minutes later thanks to many community tips. The man, who was booked on an unrelated warrant, was later released and charges are pending a decision from the Prosecutor’s Office. KOMO News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma Venues & Events is asking local artists to apply to design a public art installation at the Tacoma Dome that honors the culture, stories, and Lushootseed language of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The project is in partnership with the City of Tacoma’s Arts and Cultural Vitality division & consultation with the tribe. City of Tacoma
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, during protests outside an ICE office in Tukwila, some immigrants received unexpected texts telling them to visit the Seattle field office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday—an action deemed alarming by attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hogan—while ICE noted that those arriving when offices are closed will not be penalized. FOX 13
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Participate in free workshops for GED, financial aid, and careers in February.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Help maintain the park by participating in a volunteer work party focused on caring for the nature center grounds.
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E30 Picnic in Tacoma
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — LeMay Collections at Marymount — Registration required — Celebrate E30 cars with fellow enthusiasts in an inviting picnic setting.
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Counselors in Training Program Part 1
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Hunt Middle School — Registration required — Gain essential skills and hands-on experience in leadership as a future camp counselor.
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Paint The Barn Pink
6-8 p.m. — E9 Brewing Co. & Taproom — Supplies included — Paint a stunning creation with step-by-step guidance while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Engage in workshops on GED completions, financial aid, and career assessment.
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Happy Hour Business Expo
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Foss Waterway Seaport — Networking opportunity — Experience high-energy business showcases with stunning waterfront views.
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Tacoma History Tour: Discover the City of Destiny
Immersive walking tour — 00:00 — Chihuly Bridge of Glass — $ — Explore Tacoma's hidden history with a seasoned guide.
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Tacoma Highland Games Dance Competition
9 AM – 9 PM — Frontier Park — $100 cap per family — Celebrate Scottish culture with competitive dancing and festive entertainment at the Tacoma Highland Games.
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Patrick Warburton Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-11 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — GA $30 / VIP $55-$65 — Enjoy a night of laughter with beloved TV actor Patrick Warburton as he brings his stand-up comedy to Tacoma.
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