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Tacoma police seek public assistance in identifying two suspects involved in car prowling and credit card fraud. The suspects, who drove a white Ford Flex, used the victim's stolen credit card at multiple stores, racking up thousands of dollars in charges. Surveillance footage captured their activities, prompting police to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Tacoma's Porchfest returns on July 12-13, featuring local bands performing on porches. A benefit party on May 9 at The Mothership will help raise funds for the festival. The event is free for all ages, with donations encouraged.
Local author Jenefeness Franke released her book, *Drawn To You*, aimed at helping women heal from relationship trauma and reclaim their self-worth. The book blends memoir, trauma recovery insights, and practical exercises, promoting emotional healing and preparation for fulfilling relationships. Early readers praise it as a transformative guide, likening it to therapy and scripture.
Pierce County and Comcast completed a broadband network in Key Peninsula, connecting 600 homes and businesses ahead of schedule. The $5 million project, funded by a public-private partnership, enhances access to essential services like education and health care.
Tacoma's Salishan youth painted a mural to cope with the community's grief following a surge in homicides, which have reached 11 this year. The project, part of the South End Mural Project, aims to promote healing among local children through artistic expression. Together Tacoma, a mentoring organization, facilitated the event to empower youth and support their emotional well-being.
Tacoma Arts Live's "Live at the Eleanor" series features Kuwaisiana, an alternative rock trio, on May 17. The band blends Arab identity with various rock genres, addressing multiculturalism and identity policing through their music. This intimate acoustic performance aims to foster understanding between the U.S. and Kuwait amid current citizenship revocations in Kuwait.
Community members gathered at Fort Steilacoom Park on May 3 for the Emergency Food Network's annual Hunger Walk, raising awareness and funds to combat food insecurity. Daffodil royalty and local churches participated, emphasizing the event's importance in supporting families relying on food banks. EFN Executive Director Michelle Douglas highlighted the critical need for support during the summer months when many children lose access to school meals.
The Trump administration's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) threatens libraries and museums nationwide. Local officials argue that dismantling IMLS undermines community resources essential for education and digital access. Tacoma Public Library officials emphasize the importance of federal funding in supporting marginalized voices and enhancing community archives.
Tacoma motorcycle racer Emil Ahola, known as number 80, captivated fans with his remarkable skills on the clay racetrack in the 1960s. Sponsored by Fox Drywall, Ahola became a local hero, attracting large crowds at races. His near victory against the national champion ended in heartbreak when his bike's chain broke just before the finish line.
Danny DeBock, a broadcaster from Puyallup, has rapidly advanced in local sports broadcasting, calling games for college and high school teams in the South Sound. He emphasizes the unique story each game tells and plans to remain flexible in his career while giving back to future broadcasters.