Good morning, Tacoma.

Pierce County's one-night Point-in-Time Count found 3,045 people experiencing homelessness in January, a 3% increase in 2026 as youth homelessness rose while outdoor sleeping fell and vehicle sleeping rose.

County officials say prevention, outreach, shelter, and affordable housing creation are underway to address the need (100,000+ units by 2044).

Alissa Montez, founder of Girl Therapy Seattle, says her women-only events help women make real-life friends and keep safety front and center, and the group is planning a Halloween bash to build connection & community.

The City’s Equity in Contracting Program and OMWBE will hold an Active Certification class on Nov.

16, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 243) to help minority-, women-, and socially or economically disadvantaged-owned businesses complete and submit OMWBE applications; registration is required.

The Seahawks completed a blockbuster trade and will host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field, spotlighting Week 8 storylines about integrating the new player and game plans.