Good morning, Tacoma.

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Rocio Galarza appeared on FOX 13 on Sept.

1 (9:50 a.m.) to discuss a Sesame Workshop initiative that helps families prepare for extreme weather, offering practical safety tips for children and parents.

Puyallup teachers will return to work tomorrow as contract talks continue, ensuring school starts on Wednesday and negotiations last through Sept.

13 (a vote is planned if no deal is reached).

After a summer-long shellfish harvest closure, Hood Canal experienced worsening conditions on Sept.

1 as dead fish washed ashore.

Tacoma Mayor Anders Ibsen said the January 2027 closure of the Fred Meyer store at the James Center on South 19th Street is a gut punch set to worsen food deserts; his office will work with the landlord to find a new tenant + support grocery access nearby.

Hodo has recalled 75,250 packages of Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu last month because ink may have migrated from the packaging into the product; the tofu was sold in multiple states (including Washington) and customers should return it for a refund or coupon.

The Huskies + Cougs will face off in the Week 1 Apple Cup on the first day of the regular season.

Both teams are aiming for revenge after past losses.