Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kuya Max was freed from Tacoma’s ICE detention center after nearly two months in detention and he thanked community supporters and labor groups outside the facility — he held his wife’s hand amid the celebration — marking a focus on the conditions faced by detainees. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, the Coast Guard tall ship Barque Eagle visited Seattle and held free public tours to show its role as a training vessel for new officers. Bonney Lake native Jonathan Hurley said he was very excited to see the historic ship—its past and training role help make it special—while it continues to serve as a leadership platform. KOMO News
- ➤ Washington Task Force-1 departed on July 11 to assist with Texas flood search and rescue efforts as the death toll nears 130. The four-person team from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Emergency Management supports local response operations with a K-9 unit. FOX 13
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rocky Dale Davis Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with Rocky Dale Davis at one of Tacoma's favorite comedy venues.
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