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Monday, October 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Western Washington faces a severe drought with high fire danger as October begins with little rain so far—government forecasts predict a 33 to 40 percent chance of above normal rain from mid-month along with near normal temperatures.  KOMO News

HEALTH NEWS

  • Kroger recalled two pasta salads after tests found a possible listeria risk. The products were removed from stores in Washington + 27 other states after being sold from Sept. 6 to Oct. 2 with no illnesses reported.  FOX 13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Haunted Puget Sound: Ghosts and Legends

    7-8:30 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $9.08 — Explore the eerie tales of Puget Sound’s hauntings with author Ira Kitmacher.

    Tue, 10/7/25

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  • GenX Takeover Comedy Tour

    8-11 p.m. — Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel — Cost may vary — Experience a night of laughter with GenX Takeover Comedy.

    Thu, 10/9/25

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  • Rehab Concert

    5:00 – 6:30 PM — Airport Tavern Music Hall — Tickets starting at $104 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Rehab in Tacoma.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • Rock with a Reason

    6:00-7:30 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $12.23 — Enjoy a high-energy all-ages concert fundraiser featuring West and support a great cause.

    Mon, 10/13/25

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  • Fall Festival of Choirs

    7:30-9 p.m. — Lagerquist Concert Hall — Tickets available online or at the door — Experience a harmonious evening featuring the Choir of the West and University ensembles.

    Tue, 10/14/25

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  • James McCann Comedy Show

    7-8:30 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian James McCann at a local favorite venue.

    Thu, 10/16/25

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  • Comedy Night with Mario Tory

    7-10 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — 2 item minimum — Enjoy an evening of sharp wit and hilarious storytelling with rising comedy star Mario Tory.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • Oyster Shucking Workshop

    1-3 p.m. — Fort Nisqually Living History Museum — Registration required — Learn how to shuck oysters fresh from the Salish Sea in this hands-on workshop.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Ben Bankas Stand-Up Comedy Show

    4-7 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the humor of popular comedian Ben Bankas in an exciting live show.

    Sun, 10/19/25

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  • Tacoma Holiday Festival

    10 AM-10 AM — Tacoma Dome — Ticket required — Celebrate the holiday season with food, gifts, and entertainment for the whole family.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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