Daily
Tacoma
Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash knocked down power lines near South 76th Street + Pacific Avenue on Wednesday morning, leaving hundreds of Tacoma residents without power. FOX 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board approved contracts on July 1 (totaling about $6.4M) for 80 local nonprofits to advance arts, culture, heritage and science; the funding supports programs from July 1 through June 30 (marking Tacoma Creates’ sixth year of support). City of Tacoma
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 1, Tacoma unveiled its new, permanent Pride-themed crosswalk on Broadway between South 9th and 11th streets to kick off Pride Month. City officials approved the $35,000 project and the design by Public Works Artist in Residence Natalie Dupille (the crosswalk retains standard white stripes for legal crossing) as a lasting symbol of inclusion. City of Tacoma
- ➤ The City of Tacoma will pay $6 million to Manuel Ellis's family, adding to a previous $4 million settlement from Pierce County (as part of a legal resolution). The payment is scheduled to be finalized soon (final details remain pending). FOX 13
-
TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Help maintain the park through engaging volunteer activities ideal for all ages.
-
David Lucas Stand-Up Comedy Show
7 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets from $27 — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and laughter with rising comic star David Lucas.
-
Jay Jurden Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Check for ticket deals — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Jay Jurden.
-
Reggae On The Way
12-8 p.m. — Reggae On The Way — Featured artists from local and international scenes — Celebrate reggae music with top performers in a vibrant atmosphere.
-
February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Enhance educational and career prospects through engaging workshops on GED, financial aid, and more.
-
Zara Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $0 to $23.64 — Enjoy an evening with Zara and supporting acts in an all-ages setting.
-
Tacoma Rainiers vs. El Paso Chihuahuas
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between the Rainiers and the Chihuahuas.
-
The 2025 Couture & Cars Fashion Show
6-11 p.m. — LeMay - America’s Car Museum — $75-$110 — Celebrate fashion and automobiles at this unique couture fashion show featuring local designers.
-
Tacoma Rainiers vs El Paso Chihuahuas
1:35–3:05 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling game as the Tacoma Rainiers take on the El Paso Chihuahuas.
-
Tacoma Rainiers vs. Round Rock Express
12:05-1:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness the exciting clash between the Tacoma Rainiers and Round Rock Express live at Cheney Stadium.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more you know, the less you need to carry.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Tacoma
Daily Tacoma is a community newsletter sharing current events in Tacoma, Washington. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Tacoma community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Tacoma, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Tacoma.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Tacoma and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Tacoma community.
We help people in Tacoma save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Tacoma, about Tacoma, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Tacoma
A free Tacoma community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Tacoma. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytacoma.com/sitemap