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Thursday, December 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Tacoma. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Record holiday travel is expected this season—experts advise starting early to avoid delays at key road hubs.  FOX 13

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • After a windstorm left over 25,000 customers without power Wednesday, TPU crews worked to restore electricity for a Tacoma family whose medically fragile members depend on life-sustaining equipment + their service was back by nearly 10 p.m.  FOX 13
  • On Tuesday, Dec. 16, Tacoma City Council adopted a draft Quality Jobs Framework—designed to set clear standards for quality jobs—to guide the City Manager in gathering community input and presenting further recommendations by the end of 2027.  City of Tacoma

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • TNC Stewardship Work Party

    9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tacoma Nature Center — Free entry — Get your hands dirty while helping to maintain the beautiful trails and gardens of Tacoma Nature Center.

    Fri, 12/19/25

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  • 90s vs 2000s Christmas Ball

    8 PM – 12 AM — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $24.79 — Dance the night away to nostalgic hits from the 90s and 2000s in a festive Christmas setting.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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  • Steely Dead Concert

    7-9:30 p.m. — Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple — $33.16 — Experience the fusion of classic tracks and improvisation with this unique musical collaboration.

    Sun, 12/21/25

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  • Stand-Up Comedy by Jay Chandrasekhar

    7-10 p.m. — Tacoma Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with acclaimed director and comedian Jay Chandrasekhar.

    Sat, 12/27/25

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  • Sunday Open Skating

    1-6 p.m. — Tacoma Armory — $11.50 — Lace up your skates and enjoy an all-ages roller skating experience filled with music and fun.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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  • Beats Antique Performance

    9 PM – 1 AM — Jazzbones — Check event page for cost — Enjoy an eclectic mix of music and performance from the Oakland-based group Beats Antique.

    Tue, 12/30/25

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  • Cosmic Countdown New Year's Eve Party

    8-11 p.m. — Emerald Queen Casino and Hotel — Check event details for ticket pricing — Celebrate the New Year with live music and festivities in Tacoma.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • Tony Baker Live Stand-Up Comedy

    9:30 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — 21+ venue with a 2 item minimum — Experience the clever humor and infectious energy of Tony Baker in a laugh-out-loud show.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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  • January Book Club Discussion

    7-9 p.m. — Doyle's Public House — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about The Book Censor's Library over dinner and drinks.

    Wed, 1/14/26

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  • Tony Roberts Live Stand-Up Comedy

    7-10 p.m. — Super Funny Comedy Club — 2 item minimum — Experience a night of infectious energy and nonstop laughs with comedian Tony Roberts.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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REAL ESTATE

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