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Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Tacoma City Council approved a Lateral Incentive Program for the Tacoma Police Department to ease staffing shortages by offering lateral officers a $50,000 bonus over two years and extra leave benefits. The program will recruit experienced officers from within the state—aiming to cut overtime use and speed up deployment for improved service. City of Tacoma
- ➤ On September 9, Tacoma City Council adopted updated rules for the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District Code to better protect the aquifer that supplies half of Tacoma's water in the summer — the changes come after years of studies and public input that banned high-impact land uses and updated mapping. These revisions will help enforce stricter controls on activities that risk contaminating the groundwater. City of Tacoma
- ➤ Tacoma City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41757 on September 09, allocating $20,000 from the Council Contingency Fund to Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest to support phone fund and welcome center services for detainees at NWIPC. Council members Olgy Diaz, Kristina Walker, Sandesh Sadalge and Joe Bushnell said the funding will help vulnerable individuals connect with legal aid and family—providing needed support—while the city continues to advocate for broad immigration reform. City of Tacoma
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In a recent episode of On the Sidelines, analysts Ethan and D-Jack discussed how the Seahawks lost to the 49ers and questioned coach Mike Macdonald's field goal choice with three minutes left — the show also previewed week two games featuring the Steelers and DK Metcalf facing his former team. FOX 13
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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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Jay Pharoah Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarity of Jay Pharoah as he delivers an unforgettable comedy performance.
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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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THE BOYZ World Tour <THE BLAZE> in Tacoma
7:30-9 p.m. — Pantages Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy performances by THE BOYZ during their exciting world tour.
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Ben Brainard Comedy Show
8 PM - 12 AM — Tacoma Comedy Club — 2-item minimum per person — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Ben Brainard, known for his relatable stories and hilarious punchlines.
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Ben Brainard Live Comedy Show
10:15 p.m.–1:15 a.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Ben Brainard's hilarious stories and observations.
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Cider Swig Festival
12-5 p.m. — Haub Family Field — Cost varies — Sample over 130 ciders and enjoy live music and local cuisine at Washington’s largest cider festival.
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Pint & Sip at Redd Dog Tacoma - Fall Rainier
1-3 p.m. — The Redd Dog Tacoma — Cost info not specified — Enjoy a sip and paint night while creating a seasonal acrylic masterpiece.
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