Daily
Tacoma
Friday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Trash pickup in parts of King & Snohomish counties remains delayed as Republic Services workers on strike in Lacey halt service over contract negotiations. The company said residents will receive extra pickup on their next scheduled day while Teamsters plan to meet end of July. KOMO News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fife police placed five suspects in custody after a motel shooting—two people were hospitalized. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After 17 years, a rare agave plant at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Botanical Gardens finally bloomed on July 10th—drawing attention from local botanists. FOX 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Seahawks player Kerry Carter and actor Jeremy Piven stopped by Studio 13 Live to preview the upcoming Seattle All-Star Classic Celebrity Softball Game at Cheney Stadium on July 12 + a home run derby will also be part of the event. FOX 13
-
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.
-
Lakewood SummerFEST 2025
11 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Fort Steilacoom Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with food trucks, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
-
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.
-
Tacoma Rainiers vs. Round Rock Express
7:05-8:35 PM — Cheney Stadium — Parking costs extra — Enjoy minor league baseball action under the evening sky.
-
Homemade Happy Hour
6-9 p.m. — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — Entry fee not listed — Experience hands-on 19th century crafts with workshops, food sampling, and live music.
-
Morgan Wallen Concert
5:30 PM — Pantages Theater — Check event page for details — Experience an evening with one of country music's brightest stars at a top venue.
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
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Tacoma
Welcome to the Daily Tacoma, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Tacoma, Washington community. If you like the Daily Tacoma, 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.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Tacoma
A free Tacoma community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailytacoma.com/sitemap