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Tacoma
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds attended the Labor Day Festival at Cheney Stadium yesterday—celebrating military service and local labor forces—and enjoyed a day of free fun and appreciation. Organizers planned this annual event to honor those who serve Tacoma. FOX 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sea-Tac saw near-record travel on Labor Day weekend with about 191,000 passengers on Monday—up 7% from last year—while new international routes and a booming cruise season boosted tourism. Port officials said the strong flow of travelers is expected to continue as the cruise season runs until Oct. 19—adding to holiday travel plans—. KOMO News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 1, hundreds rallied outside the Tacoma Ice facility to protest what they described as inhumane conditions at a detention center—Labor Day demonstrators called for changes to immigration policies. The protest reflected growing concerns over government practices in detention centers. FOX 13
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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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Monster Jam
1-2:30 p.m. — Tacoma Dome — Cost of admission varies — Experience thrilling monster truck stunts and action-packed excitement for all ages.
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