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Tacoma
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tacoma City Council voted unanimously on October 7 to sponsor Trick or Streets — an event that lets neighbors close their streets to cars for safe Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and fall celebrations. Residents can sign up at no cost for street closures from October 31—November 2. City of Tacoma
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local beauty expert Tiffany Colors outlined fall trends for makeup, haircare and skincare — including innovative skincare gadgets and new hair products — on October 8 at 12:26 p.m. to guide local beauty routines. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tacoma City Council approved updates to the Multi-Family Tax Exemption Program on October 7—changes set to expand affordable housing for lower income renters and support economic development that will take effect on November 7. Council members said the revisions will help maintain housing stability and encourage continued investment in the city. City of Tacoma
- ➤ The City of Tacoma launched the Tacoma Municipal Building Exterior Preservation Project to fix damage caused by past sandblasting that has led to cracking, spalling, and water intrusion. Phase 1 will start on October 20 and focus on cleaning, sealing, and repointing the east and west facades with scaffolds set up for pedestrian safety — future phases will address the north and south sides. City of Tacoma
- ➤ The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 29056 on October 7 to repurpose CBC youth seats into Emerging Leader roles for 16 to 24-year-olds—sponsored by Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh with co-sponsors Olgy Diaz and Sandesh Sadalge. The ordinance will be implemented in 2026 to boost youth participation in local government. City of Tacoma
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mariners lost 3-9 to the Tigers on Wednesday—both teams will head to Seattle for a decisive Game 5 that will determine the series. FOX 13
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gingerbread Jamboree
The Gingerbread Jamboree is the sweetest holiday family tradition in the South Sound! This festive event returns with all your favorite family activities including gingerbread house decorating, the candy buffet, Santa Gene, and many more surprises.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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