Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family and friends held a 22-hour walk-a-thon on Jonathan Hoang's 22nd birthday to help find him—he has been missing for five months. FOX 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man drowned at Gene Coulon Beach Park after he jumped into the water to avoid police—and a woman was detained after she jumped in during an investigation of a suspicious vehicle on Saturday just after 12 p.m. FOX 13
- ➤ A firefighter from Oregon working on the Bear Gulch Fire was arrested on Wednesday by federal immigration agents and is now held at a Tacoma ICE facility—his attorney said he has a pending U visa after he and his family became victims of a federal crime. KOMO News
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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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Coyote Island Live
8:00-11:00 p.m. — Airport Tavern Music Hall — $20.13 — Experience the electric sounds of Coyote Island with their captivating psychedelic indie beats.
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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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Harvest Home Celebration
11 AM - 5 PM — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — Free entry — Experience traditional cider pressing and family crafts as fall approaches.
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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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February Winter Workshops at EOC
2-4 p.m. — The Evergreen State College Tacoma — Free entry — Engage in workshops covering GED completions, financial aid, and career assessments.
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Jay Chandrasekhar Live
7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — $24-$37 — Enjoy a night of laughter with director and comedian Jay Chandrasekhar, known for his cult classic films.
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Dave Landau Live Comedy Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Dave Landau.
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Monster Jam
1-2:30 p.m. — Tacoma Dome — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck stunts and excitement like never before.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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