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Hey Tacoma, hope your week’s off to a good start! Dead things spring to life, Jay Ellis leads The Rookie North, new nonstop flights to Asia, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Building connection and independence: A recent story highlights Beyond Ride and Côte Bonneville, showing how accessible rides and welcoming spaces could bring more joy to Tacoma seniors, without a formal partnership, just shared possibilities — read the full story.
Stronger West Coast hub status: Tacoma travelers now have an easier hop to Asia as Alaska Airlines offers nonstop Sea-Tac to Seoul Incheon flights multiple times weekly, with plans to add more during peak seasons — see routes and connections.
Rural Washington policing challenges: Jay Ellis will star as Pierce County’s oldest rookie in The Rookie North. Production is scheduled to begin this month in Vancouver with Froy Gutierrez, Karen Fukuhara, and more — get all the details.
Mission-driven leadership transition: Tacoma nonprofit Greentrike has named Chelsie Webster as its next CEO, following Tanya Durand’s 29-year tenure. Webster, a national children’s museum leader, will take the role in April 2026 — read about the appointment process.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Big weekend for collectors: The Front Row Card Show will double in size this spring, taking over the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on April 11 and 12. Expect sports cards, TCGs, comics, and collectibles plus a Trade Night with prize drawings. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Get all the details.
Expanded housing and services plan: Pierce County will build more than 400 affordable homes, starting with 285 cottages in Spanaway’s Good Neighbor Village, a $22 million, 90-acre plan with on-site mental health and medical care. The county will receive over $2.7 million in state infrastructure funding to support projects countywide. Neighbors have voiced mixed feelings. Read the full story.
Old-school sweet fix: Johnson Candy Company is Tacoma’s standby for grab-a-few-now, stash-for-later sweets…think classic chocolates, chewy caramels, and nostalgia by the pound. Perfect for a quick pick‑me‑up or an easy, thoughtful gift, with cases stacked high with treats that hit every craving.
Give your rooms a glow-up: Whether you’re after a characterful credenza, a comfy sofa without the wait, or original art that sparks joy, Tacoma Consignment makes browsing fun and low-pressure, with new and vintage finds arriving constantly. It’s also an easy spot to consign your own pieces, so treasures keep moving.
What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.
Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎈 Pop-In Playdate @ Tacoma Nazarene Church | Wednesday (2/25) at 10:00 AM – Parenting may be a marathon, but this pop-in playdate hands you a caffeine station, snacks, and actual adult conversation while the tiny tornadoes wear themselves out. All ages welcome, from crawlers to sprinters. Share allergy notes, then register at tacnaz.org/events.
✂ February Potluck & Craft Night! @ 350 Tacoma Community Hub | Wednesday (2/25) at 6:00 PM – February in Tacoma means sniffles, comfort food, and a little DIY smugness. Bring a dish if you can, then stitch washable tissues from repurposed flannel sheets, saving trees, landfill space, and bucks. Materials are free, all ages welcome, no pressure on the potluck.
🎻 Socks in the Frying Pan @ Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple | Wednesday (2/25) at 7:30 PM – Traditional Irish tunes, tight harmonies, and toe-tapping take over the Spanish Ballroom as Socks In The Frying Pan rolls through. It’s the kind of night where you order a pint, forget your to-do list, and learn a jig. Weird band name, great musicianship.
This weekend
🎆 APCC’s 28th Annual New Year Celebration @ Tacoma Dome | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to eat well, keep the kids busy, and feel worldly without airport lines, this is it. Cambodia takes the spotlight as APCC packs two stages, 100 vendors, and cross-Pacific flavors into a free, Year of the Horse kickoff.
🎸 School of Rock Houseband Festival @ Jazzbones | Saturday (2/28) at 2:30 PM – School of Rock’s Houseband Festival is taking over Jazzbones with young shredders from Kent, Seattle, West Seattle, Issaquah, and Vancouver, and they’re frighteningly tight. Come clap like proud aunties and uncles, sip something decent, and remember why guitars, drums, and volume still matter.
🕵 Clue the Movie @ Pantages Theater | Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 PM – CLUE is returning to the big screen, hosted by the original Miss Scarlet herself, Lesley Ann Warren. Expect snappy one-liners, murderous mischief, and the kind of whodunit you can actually follow without a second Chardonnay. Spring for the pre-screening meet and greet, then brag accordingly.
🍲 Sukiyaki Fundraiser @ Tacoma Buddhist Temple | Sunday (3/1) at 11:00 AM – Old-school sukiyaki, pans and all. The temple’s nearly 65-year fundraiser returns with beef or tofu sukiyaki, chicken teriyaki, rice, tsukemono, and a mochi cupcake. Dine in or take out, hot tea if you stay, pre-order early, no drive-thru, foyer pickup, UW/Whitney parking.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Tacoma report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 60%
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 60%
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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