Good morning, Tacoma.

A Tacoma grandmother was shot in the face with a pellet gun near Pioneer Square on Saturday as she drove home, and she is now recovering in the hospital with a broken cheekbone — police are asking for anyone who saw the incident to come forward.

Western Washington reached 90-degree highs over the weekend, and officials say another heat wave will hit later this week with little rain expected.

A federal drought map shows that many areas are abnormally dry while parts of the Cascades are in severe drought—raising concerns that even one lightning strike could spark a wildfire.

Mt. Rainier experienced its largest earthquake swarm on record earlier this week—scientists at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory said the quakes were not expected to lead to an eruption and were likely caused by hot fluids in existing faults.

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.

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.