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Good morning, Tacoma! In today’s edition: Volvo parts hub investment, Ankita Mishra spotlight, a witchy flea market, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Smooth arrivals and departures: Seattle Airport Car Service & Limousine has expanded options for SeaTac travelers, with flight tracking, curbside pickup, and 24/7 reservations for rides with professional chauffeurs and no surge pricing — get all the details.
Meet a driven legal leader: Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ankita Mishra, JD, was highlighted as a trailblazer in criminal justice and an advocate for women in law, reflecting dedication and courtroom experience — read about her journey.
Regional logistics network revamp: Volvo Group is investing $37.7 million in a Tacoma parts distribution center, now under renovation and expected to open in early 2027, to support regional dealers and reduce long-haul emissions — see what’s planned and when.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
More convenient library access: Pierce County Library System will roll out updated hours with more weekend availability starting January 18. Bonney Lake, Graham, and Summit will run normal hours Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat, with Tue and Thu 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Lakewood and Sumner will get added weekend hours. See the updated hours.
Explore your waterfront brain: Craving a quick curiosity reset? At Foss Waterway Seaport, you’ll find hands-on touch tanks, a working Heritage Boat Shop, and exhibits linking Tacoma’s maritime past to the Sound’s living science. Easy inspiration for a midweek detour or weekend wander.
Custom burrito craving: When midweek hunger hits, My Pico De Gallo has the fix: pick a base, pile on what you like, roll it up. Low-lift, high-satisfaction, and suddenly the rest of the day feels smoother and more doable.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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👕 SPPA Uniform Resale @ Saint Patrick Catholic School | Friday (1/9) at 2:30 PM – Shamrocks outgrow uniforms between coffee refills, so let SPPA save your wallet with a donation-based resale at Saint Patrick Catholic School. Drop off gently used threads, then snag new-to-you sizes in the gym, guilt-free, budget-friendly, community-approved.
🕵 Secret Tacoma @ Tacoma Historical Society | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – Tacoma Historical Society is hosting Chris Staudinger of Pretty Gritty Tours to spill Secret Tacoma, the weird, wonderful, and obscure corners we pretend not to gossip about. Less lecture, more neighborhood tea with receipts, and yes, TikTok you can admit you watch.
🎷 All That Jazz @ Edison Square | Friday (1/9) at 7:15 PM – This is not your standard headlocks-and-howls affair. SOS Pro Wrestling throws monkeys, local celebs, lifeguards, sailors, and camp counselors into one gloriously unhinged ring, and you get to cheer. Wear island gear, grab a Radnor’s burger, all ages, mature content, lineup flexible.
🎻 From Vivaldi’s Venice to Leipzig: Bach’s Italian Inspiration @ Christ Episcopal Church | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 PM – Take a mini vacation without TSA as Bach’s German passport gets stamped in Venice. Jacob Perry threads arias and gondola songs, Vivaldi’s Winter is danced anew by Tshedzom Tingkhye and Alejandro Frederickson, and baroque trumpet virtuosa Kris Kwapis lights it up with strings.
🏃 Relay First Lap! @ University of Puget Sound | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Kicking off the year, Relay First Lap gets us off the couch for a feel-good community lap. Relayers worldwide take that first lap to honor Joe Gillette’s spark, then we sign up for our 2026 Relay, coffee in hand, gloves on, and smugness earned.
🧙 Witchy Flea Indoor Yard Sale @ Crescent Moon Gifts | Sunday (1/11) at 10:00 AM – Indoor yard sale, but make it witchy. Downstairs at Crescent Moon Gifts, browse secondhand spell books, retired tarot decks, altar bits, and other pagan treasures. Free to roam, and if your broom closet needs clearing, booths are $25 with a table, and a chair.
🎨 Doormat Painting Party @ Cr8Tyffs | Sunday (1/11) at 3:00 PM – If your Tacoma porch has been silently judging your doormat, Cr8tyffs will fix that with a paint-your-own mat session. They supply the mat, paint, and stencils, you supply the wit. Great for date night, girls’ night, or some blissful solo tinkering.
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📻 Tacoma report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 44°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 69%
Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
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