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Tacoma
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Pierce County Animal Control and deputies executed a warrant to rescue 80 cats and kittens from a cramped mobile home trailer in Graham—neighbors reported the trailer was overcrowded with many of the animals sick, flea infested, or nursing litters. The rescued cats will receive veterinary examinations before being transferred to Tacoma Humane Society for adoption. KOMO News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting at Allenmore Hospital left a man dead and a woman injured Wednesday evening, and Tacoma Police confirmed no suspect is in custody + that the investigation is ongoing. KOMO News
- ➤ The trial of Nicholas Matthew, accused of stabbing a woman in Point Defiance Park in February and facing an attempted murder charge, continued as police officers and a forensic scientist testified about DNA evidence linking him to the attack while prosecutors noted that the victim survived a four-day hospital stay. KOMO News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Glass Fest Northwest will return to Tacoma on Aug. 9 with live art demonstrations at the Museum of Glass—Studio 13 Live previewed the featured artists for the event. FOX 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife officials warned crabbers to check their catch during crabbing season because invasive European green crabs have entered Puget Sound — they are hard to tell apart when they appear orange. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ICE Tea Tools—a new digital tool—has launched to track ICE agent presence by using a dispatcher system that verifies anonymous reports and creates a heatmap of sightings. The self-funded tool, developed in western Washington, has already received local reports from Tacoma and will help communities prepare for immigration enforcement activity. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Pierce County woman—diagnosed on August 2nd with malaria and with no recent travel—is under investigation by local and state health officials to see if she was infected by a mosquito bite, which would be the first locally acquired case in Washington; officials say the risk remains very low. FOX 13
- ➤ Health officials in Pierce County are investigating if a woman diagnosed with malaria on August 6 was infected in Washington state—officials are reviewing her travel and exposure details. The investigation continues as they work to determine whether the case indicates local transmission. FOX 13
- ➤ Health officials in East Pierce County are investigating a potential first locally acquired malaria case after a woman with no travel history was diagnosed on August 2—her treatment is ongoing. Tacoma-Pierce County, the state, and the CDC are testing mosquitoes—officials say the risk remains very low. KOMO News
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Vicci Martinez Band Reunion Shows
7:30 PM — The Triple Door — $25 General // $30 Premium — Enjoy two nights of Vicci Martinez's unique performances in an intimate setting.
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NE Tacoma Summer Bash & Car Show
2-5 p.m. — Center at Norpoint — Free entry — Enjoy outdoor fun with activities, food trucks, and a Minecraft movie at dusk.
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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Participate in free workshops on GED completions and financial aid resources for education.
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Venardos Circus
7-8:30 p.m. — Point Defiance Park — $31.76 Adults, $19.26 Kids — Experience a Broadway-style circus with world-class acts and classic treats in a charming red-and-white tent.
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TNC Stewardship Work Party
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Contribute to the upkeep of the trails and grounds at the beautiful Tacoma Nature Center.
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Godfrey Live at Tacoma Comedy Club
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets from $27 — Experience the energetic and unpredictable stand-up of world-renowned comedian Godfrey.
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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
2:30-4:30 p.m. — 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom — Free entry — Exchange puzzles while enjoying a fun atmosphere with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
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Venardos Circus
7-8:30 p.m. — Point Defiance Park — $31.76/Adults, $19.26/Kids — Enjoy a Broadway-style circus experience featuring aerialists, acrobats, and more in a classic red-and-white striped tent.
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2025 Grit City Gala
6:00-9:00 p.m. — Broadway Farmers Market — Ticket includes a multi-course dinner and drinks — Experience a night of local cuisine and community connection.
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Cat Ce Comedy Show
4:00-5:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — $30/$40 — Experience a night of laughter featuring local comics and the talented Cat Ce.
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