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Tacoma
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 22, Birthday Dreams helped children celebrate their birthdays when some families could not hold a party. The non-profit continues to support local kids with joyful events — a service that brings hope and smiles. FOX 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Diablo Guitars showcased rare vintage guitars from around the world — a collection displayed to attract local music fans. The exhibit, posted yesterday at 11:20 a.m. PDT, continues to draw collectors seeking unique instruments. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former NBA All-Star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring and 13 months of community custody for his role in a March 2023 shooting at a Tacoma mall parking lot—he fired four rounds after his phone was stolen despite prosecutors asking for jail time. KOMO News
- ➤ Tacoma police said they responded near South 5th Street—South Thompson Avenue before 1 a.m. on August 22nd to find a man with a gunshot wound and took him to hospital for life-threatening injuries while they continued to search for the suspect. FOX 13
- ➤ A Tacoma man charged with reckless driving pursuits — including ramming a fire truck and leading police on high-speed chases — was arrested by Kent police on August 22 at 4:23 p.m. and has pleaded not guilty to the felony charges. FOX 13
- ➤ Former Seattle Sonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty to assault in a 2023 Tacoma Mall shooting—he was scheduled to be sentenced Friday afternoon. FOX 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Washington State's Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds reported an increase in child deaths and near-fatal abuse and neglect incidents linked to the fentanyl crisis—this rise began before a new state law took effect. FOX 13
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STEAM Night at Wheelock Library
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Tacoma Public Library Wheelock Branch — Free for all — Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts through playful activities for the whole family.
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Chris Porter Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets from $22 to $35 — Enjoy a night of laughs with Chris Porter, a comedy favorite known for his relatable humor.
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Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — Check event page for ticket info — Dance to the electrifying funk of Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme, a vibrant 12-piece band.
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Chris Porter Live Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets range from $27-$35 — Enjoy laughs with Chris Porter, known for his relatable humor and comedy specials.
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Lokahi Tacoma Music & Arts Festival
2-3:30 p.m. — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Tickets on sale now — Experience the vibrant celebration of Polynesian music, culture, and community.
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Tacoma Rainiers vs Reno Aces Baseball Game
6:05-7:35 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Kids 3 & under free — Watch the Tacoma Rainiers take on the Reno Aces in a thrilling baseball showdown.
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Graphic Design Certificate Program
7 AM – 1 PM — SURGEtacoma — Cost varies — Enhance your design skills with a hands-on graphic design certificate course in Tacoma.
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Dave Smith Live Comedy Show
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Dave Smith and MC Jon Hodge.
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Dave Smith Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 PM — Tacoma Comedy Club — Tickets vary — Enjoy the witty humor of comedian Dave Smith alongside MC Jon Hodge.
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Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces
1:35-3:05 p.m. — Cheney Stadium — Kids 3 & under free — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game with family-friendly fun.
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~ Native American Proverb
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