• Tacoma: Sea-Tac Airport Braces for Busiest Summer Amid World Cup | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Tacoma's Local Wire update covers Sea-Tac Airport's busiest summer due to the World Cup, with tips for travelers, new state laws on firearm background checks and tenant protections, and updates on dining options at the airport and Supreme Dumplings in Tacoma Mall. The episode also honors Mary Peterson, a beloved Tacoma resident who recently passed away.
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  • Tacoma: Pierce County drops charges against trans teen in wrestling match incident | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Tacoma prosecutors dropped charges against a transgender teen in a wrestling incident due to lack of evidence, sparking debates on accountability. The Port of Seattle announced a major airport expansion with new terminals and infrastructure starting next year.
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  • Tacoma: State agrees to $79M payout for Pierce County kids injured before adoption | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Tacoma officials announced a $79 million settlement for two Pierce County children injured before adoption, while remains of a missing Tacoma woman were found in Wenatchee. A convicted killer of a Tacoma police officer died in prison, and a Foss High School stabbing suspect had bail dropped by a Tacoma judge.
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  • Tacoma: Tragedy strikes Tacoma as two separate incidents claim lives | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Tacoma officials confirm a fatal car crash on the Tacoma overpass and a second death from a burning car beneath a downtown ramp. The city also discusses its push to become a creative hub and potential competition with Hollywood, while Google's smart kiosks in Seattle spark local tech interest.
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  • Tacoma: Teenagers Arrested After Climbing Tacoma Narrows Bridge | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Tacoma police arrested two teens for trespassing on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, which remains closed for inspections. A local medical training program in Pierce County faces potential shutdown due to funding cuts and policy changes.
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  • Tacoma: UWT campus expansion moves forward with new master plan | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Tacoma's University of Washington Tacoma campus launches its first phase of a long-term master plan, expanding academic buildings and research facilities while preserving historic sites. Pride celebrations in Tacoma, including the LGBTQ+ flag raising in Olympia, highlight ongoing efforts to promote equality and community engagement.
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  • Tacoma: Overnight chase ends with rollover crash in Tacoma | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Tacoma police responded to a high-speed chase starting in Lakewood and ending in a rollover crash in Tacoma, with no injuries reported. The Citizen app, now citywide, is being highlighted as a key tool for public safety and community engagement. Tacoma Public Schools are also hosting a Juneteenth Festival this weekend featuring live music, food, and educational exhibits.
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  • Tacoma: Armed Man Arrested After Mosque Standoff | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    Tacoma law enforcement ended a tense standoff at a local mosque with an armed man arrested in his 30s, while a Tacoma teacher faces disciplinary action over alleged misconduct. Officials in Sumner are tackling a homeless encampment near the waterfront with plans for expanded temporary housing by late summer.
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