Good morning, Tacoma.

Chip's Casino at 8200 Tacoma Mall Blvd in Lakewood will permanently close on Nov.

30, impacting 131 employees, according to a notice filed with the Washington Employment Security Department. The closure may be delayed if a new owner takes over as part of Maverick Washington LLC's bankruptcy proceedings.

The Tacoma Arts Commission announced the 2026 AMOCAT Arts Awards on the 25th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month.

Awards will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market Street, 1st floor) following the Proclamation.

Puget Sound Energy has proposed a three-year plan that will raise electricity rates by 15% and natural gas rates by 14% starting in early 2027.

The proposal released on Sept. 30 may lead to higher energy bills for local customers.

More than 9,100 people felt a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, Sept.

30, with shaking centered in the Kitsap Peninsula — the tremor was reported across western Washington.

Transportation officials warn that construction on I-5, I-405, and SR520 is set to reduce lanes and cause heavy delays from today through Oct.

5, especially for drivers headed to the airport (WSDOT advises using alternate routes and checking online updates for any schedule changes).

Tacoma Mountain Rescue saved a hiker suffering from hypothermia Saturday night in Lewis County (about 7,000 feet elevation) after his Garmin sent an SOS while he was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail; the crew hiked eight miles from the trailhead after a winter storm blew his tent away.