ARLINGTON, Texas — Mariners right-hander George Kirby touched 97.8 mph and needed just 42 pitches to get through three innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas who was shut down in early March with shoulder inflammation, threw 33 strikes He allowed a solo homer with one out in the third inning The Mariners have not announced a definitive plan for Kirby’s rehab assignment but he’s expected to make at least one more start for Tacoma with a potential return to the Mariners rotation sometime in the second half of May Randy Arozarena left Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers in with “a little bit of a hamstring thing,” manager Dan Wilson said But Wilson quickly added he’s not concerned “It’s nothing serious,” he said A Root Sports camera caught Arozarena trying to stretch out his leg near first base after he singled in the sixth inning Rookie Rhylan Thomas replaced Arozarena in left field in the bottom half of the inning The Mariners have been hammered with injuries early in the season They’re effectively down to their fourth- and fifth-string right fielders with Victor Robles (shoulder) Luke Raley (oblique) and Dylan Moore (hip) on the injured list Robles is not expected back until sometime after the All-Star break Moore has gone through pregame workouts with trainers at Globe Life Field in each of the past two days and he sounded optimistic that he’ll be able to return from the IL when he’s eligible on Tuesday The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser MYNORTHWEST NEWS Tacoma Police rescued a Bernese Mountain Dog last week after it got stuck on some rocks (Photo courtesy of the Tacoma Police Department) BY FRANK LENZI A Bernese Mountain Dog had a ruff day last week It somehow got stuck on some cold, wet rocks at Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park. Someone called Tacoma Police and officers were able to gently lift the dog to safety The dog posted a thank-you message on the Tacoma Police Department Facebook page these amazing humans in uniforms showed up,” the dog wrote “They told me everything was gonna be okay and helped me up off the rocks like true heroes Already have an account? Log in here Though slightly minimalist by today’s standards in layout and design, S.I.P.S., or Shop in Past Styles is a secondhand clothing store that is decidedly all about the 1990s Spanning roughly from South 9th Street to South 7th Street on Broadway Tacoma’s Antique Row has long been an oasis for shoppers near and far with a strong appetite for antique wares In our sister publication South Sound Business' latest issue it's putting a spotlight on some of the unique — and resilient — haunts helping demonstrate the one-of-a-kind eclecticism that continues to make it an enduring Tacoma fixture Stepping into the stores on Antique Row is akin to stepping back in time albeit into an ambiguous period that can include artifacts from the late 1800s through near-present day One shop on the row, however, has a very defined era. Though slightly minimalist by today’s standards in layout and design, S.I.P.S., or Shop in Past Styles the Marvin the Martian flag that hangs from the rafters the Nintendo 64 primed with a Pokémon game cartridge or a street-art photobooth evocative of American pop artist Keith Haring the last decade of the 20th century can be felt throughout the shop Owner Cecil Perez said he’s been collecting ’90s fashion with an emphasis on character-adorned T-shirts for a good chunk of his life and first started selling online in 2019 within nearby Sanford & Son Antiques in 2021 before landing his own space down the street in 2023 Though Perez’s core product offerings are extremely niche he said he already has amassed a small and growing audience and he works hard to find a little bit of everything to do with the ’90s to appeal to anyone who walks into his store “It is a very interesting market because a lot of people are very interested in it,” Perez said “And I do love (appealing) to people who like what I like The 27-year-old anime fan is the first to admit that he was barely a ’90s kid having been born on the cusp of the new millennium Perez asserts that the decade has a special place in his heart “I don’t know (how people feel) about me selling this stuff because I can’t really say I’m a ’90s kid,” he said so I was surrounded by a lot of ’90s things like TV shows he remembers buying character shirts from places like Hot Topic or JCPenney and being teased for his clothing choices and feeling pressured to fit in with his peers “I want to transition to being a coffee shop at some point My goal is … three-fifths coffee shop and two-fifths clothing,” he said noting that the menu items probably would be pop culture-based “It’s always been a dream of mine; even before fashion (something in the culinary industry) was my dream.” Email notifications are only sent once a day Get to know this year's Best of the South Sound cohort learn more about a new swim school in Tacoma Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Representatives from the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle issued a warning on Thursday that the most significant effects of President Donald Trump’s trade war are anticipated to emerge in the latter half of May with consumers likely to feel the consequences The Port of Seattle has seen a recent uptick in shipments as importers rush to beat the tariff deadline Commissioner Ryan Calkins stated on Wednesday that a dramatic 40% decline in container traffic is expected in the coming weeks which will have widespread repercussions throughout the shipping industry Officials from ports along the West Coast cautioned that longshoremen and warehouse workers will face reduced labor hours while retail consumers may soon encounter empty shelves The Trump administration has imposed a staggering 145% tariff on Chinese goods prompting Beijing to retaliate with a 125% tariff on American exports Port officials noted that many importers are opting to delay shipments at their points of origin due to the uncertainty of the current trade environment port commissioners are actively exploring alternative markets that could foster trade relationships with Washington aiming to mitigate the impact of reduced trade with China Calkins mentioned that the Port of Seattle is currently negotiating with countries such as Vietnam while also considering new export opportunities with growers in the Inland Northwest including the possibility of shipping renewable energy infrastructure hinge on achieving some level of stability in the global market Washington State’s economy is heavily reliant on trade with countless workers and families depending on the efficiency of its ports and access to international markets Workers at the Port of Tacoma are already experiencing a decline in ship arrivals and work hours leading to a reduced need for longshoremen which is also impacting local agricultural producers Market forecasts suggest that these challenges are only the beginning 2025) - Dominic Canzone hammered the baseball last week in Las Vegas clubbing his way to Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors for April 29-May 4 went 7-for-19 (.368 average) with one double with a 1.053 slugging percentage and a 1.453 OPS while tied for the lead with five extra-base hits and tied for fourth in runs Canzone picked up hits in each of the five games he played against Las Vegas now on a season-best five-game hitting streak his first games since returning from the Injured List He then clubbed a pair of home runs on Sunday logging his second multi-homer game of the season (the other: April 6 at Reno) Canzone is one of just three hitters to have two multi-home run games joining Albuquerque’s Yanquiel Fernández and Oklahoma City’s James Outman The outfielder continued his exceptional hitting at Las Vegas the most for any visiting player at Las Vegas since 2005 and the 13th-most for any player in Las Vegas (Las Vegas or visiting) since 2005 OH native has hit .296/.345/.667 in 15 games with the Rainiers this season having missed from April 17-28 due to a stint on the Injured List He was recalled by Seattle on April 7 and optioned back to Tacoma on April 13 Canzone is the first Rainier to win the Pacific Coast League’s Player of the Week award since Brian O’Keefe did so on August 6 He is the second weekly award winner for Tacoma in 2025 who was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 8-13 for a six-game series against the Sacramento River Cats with first pitch on Tuesday scheduled for 6:05 PM – Tickets for Tacoma Defiance’s 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Round of 32 matchup against the Portland Timbers on Tuesday Fans can purchase a ticket to the match for $10 via Ticketmaster Next Tuesday’s match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m with a national broadcast on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Network PURCHASE TICKETS FOR TACOMA DEFIANCE VS. PORTLAND TIMBERS Unlike Defiance matches in MLS NEXT Pro play a ticket is required for entry at Tuesday’s match Fans do have the option to purchase tickets onsite at the gates of Starfire Stadium on matchday while supplies last Defiance faces Portland after advancing to the Round of 32 by defeating the Washington Athletic Club Spokane Velocity and Oakland Roots SC in the competition’s earlier rounds Portland enters the tournament in the Round of 32 as one of 16 MLS teams competing in this year’s Open Cup due to Sounders FC’s inclusion in the 2025 editions of both Leagues Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup Tacoma Defiance is participating in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup in place of the organization’s First Team Defiance is the only remaining MLS NEXT Pro team of the eight that entered the tournament Following two 4-1 wins over Sporting KC II and St Tacoma Defiance travels to Ventura County FC on Friday / Apple TV) for facing the Portland Timbers in the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S — Investigators arrested a man who is accused of shooting two people was charged Wednesday morning with first-degree murder According to a police report, Miller had a dispute with three people at a smoke shop and told then them to drive down the street and pull over. Miller was upset over a comment one of the victims made on social media, and an argument ensued, police said. Investigators said witnesses reported the fight escalated when Miller pulled out a gun and shot a man, identified in court papers as "Q.S.," and then shot a woman who was with him. Multiple people told police Miller was the shooter, the report states. Investigators found Miller was recently arrested in Lakewood and had prior felony convictions. Lakewood police assisted Tacoma police in finding Miller at an apartment complex, and he was arrested. Miller denied involvement in the shooting and claimed he was in Seattle at the time. At a hearing Wednesday afternoon, a judge set Miller's bail at $2 million. Don't worry, you can change your mind later on. 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We're committed to making sure everyone can enjoy our deals Although the delivery fee will not be waived you can still purchase from CarEdge and either pay for shipping or coordinate pickup at a participating dealer Score the best deal Learn how to buy a car with confidence Learn car buying terms and jargon Email(Required) Δ by Michelle Esteban SEATTLE — Local Port Commissioners say new trade data just out Wednesday shows a drastic drop in cargo shipments scheduled to arrive at West Coast ports in May from Asia that schedule data includes the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma During a Zoom call with Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins and Port of Tacoma Commissioner Dick Marzano Managing Members of the Northwest Seaport Alliance both raised concerns about higher unemployment and higher inflation associated with the tariffs "This is like chaos messing everything up," said Abin Nellams a longshore crane operator at the Port of Seattle He said he hasn't seen anything like the tariff trickledown now making its debut in the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma and he told me he's struck by how quickly and 'immediate' the impact to the port has been "We have like a schedule of ships that come here and they're just not coming here," said Nellams Commissioner Calkins confirmed he's seen it too in recent days there are fewer containers on each of those vessels," said Calkins The Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing members say year-to-year numbers on vessel calls were up for March Calkins said the shipments were up by 18.4% over last year at the same time the numbers are expected to drop more than twofold it's about 40% lower than what would be normal for this time of year," said Calkins I asked what impact less cargo at the port they thought would have on consumers 'We want to be really careful that we're not creating any sort of undue panic we're not going to see empty store shelves in our grocery stores or in vital needs for our families in addition to clothing and furniture are likely to be impacted "You're going to see unemployment tick up you're going to see inflation tick up you're going to see a lot of families being hurt," said Marzano "We're not going to need as many longshore workers unloading goods at the ports We don't need as many truck drivers transporting the goods," said Calkins KOMO News reached out to the Longshore Workers Union for comment Marzano stressed the ports are open for business we're still going to conduct business the Northwest Seaport Alliance shared some additional Port Data: "The NWSA s currently seeing higher yoy volumes We saw an 18.4% increase in volumes in March across the gateway partially driven by shippers advancing cargo before anticipated tariffs In the last 30 days have seen a 7.3% increase in volume in Seattle alone "We are additionally seeing more vessel calls yoy with 3 more vessel calls in Q1 2025 than Q1 2024 and 1 more vessel call in the last 30-day period than the year before "We currently (4/28) have 6 vessels at berth "Both Commissioners stressed how supportive Congressional and state leaders have been ever since the trade war began and said their members are looking for new global trade gateways Calkins said members are in South Korea in an effort to create new trade channels the commissioner said a large portion of that is likely due to anticipatory buying - companies putting in orders long before Trump became president by Jeremy Harris — The city of Tacoma has seen a significant spike in homicide cases in the first four months of the year After a fatal shooting Sunday night the city has recorded ten homicides with 11 victims since the start of the year the city had six homicides with six victims “It’s not just the victim that it’s impacting - this is a ripple effect that impacts the families of everybody involved and it impacts the community," said Officer Shelbie Boyd three homicides have happened in the Salishan neighborhood alone You’re going to jail when you get caught," said Sharon Taylor who lives near the scene of Sunday's shooting "You are wasting your life doing this to someone else On April 12, a shooting claimed the life of 16-year-old Marco Teran near 42nd Street and Portland Avenue A second person was also injured in the shooting Tacoma School Board President Korey Strozier said in a social media post that Lockett and Teran were students of Tacoma Public Schools mentors—to wrap around our young people," Storzier wrote "It will take a coordinated effort to build a safety net strong enough to hold them Let it be the moment we decide that silence is no longer an option and neither is standing on the sidelines." The victim of Sunday's shooting in Salishan hasn't been identified, though police said he was an adult male. “It would seem these events don’t happen in a vacuum," Boyd told KOMO News there are people who are having a mental health crisis or things that are taking place before a violent crime takes place and somebody is seeing and saying ‘that’s not right’ 2025) - The Tacoma Rainiers (11-19) dropped fifth-straight with a 10-3 loss to the Las Vegas Aviators (20-10) on Thursday night at the Las Vegas Ballpark Las Vegas jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning Zack Gelof led off the frame with a single in his second rehab game for the Athletics Logan Davidson followed with a walk before a sacrifice fly to right from Colby Thomas scored Gelof Davidson continued the scoring in the bottom of the third inning with an RBI single to score Gelof who reached on his second single of the day before advancing on a wild pitch to put him in scoring position the Aviators added two more in the bottom of the fifth inning A double from Denzel Clark began the inning followed by a single from Drew Avans Gelof hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Clarke ahead of an RBI single from Darell Hernaiz that capped off the frame Willie MacIver launched a solo homer to right center in the bottom of the sixth to extend the lead to five Spencer Packard put Tacoma on the board in the top of the seventh and put the Rainiers within reach A walk from Jacob Nottingham followed by a bunt single from Colin Davis and a single from Jack Lopez would load the bases Packard came through with a two-run single to center field to cut the deficit to three Austin Shenton smoked his second homer of the series and fifth of the year to lead off the eighth inning The solo shot out to center field put the Rainiers within two Las Vegas sent ten to the plate scoring five runs on four hits An RBI double from Denzel Clarke along with an RBI single from Drew Avans extended a 7-3 lead prior to a bases-loaded walk drawn by Darell Hernaiz that extended the lead to five Colby Thomas capped off the scoring with a two-run single to center field that brought the score to 10-3 in favor of the Aviators The Rainiers were set down in order with three ground outs after Tanner Dodson came in to close Two cities in Washington state ranked among the "50 Cheapest Places to Retire Across America," according to a recent study by GOBankingRates Spokane in Eastern Washington is the third-cheapest city for retirees in the United States Tacoma in Western Washington ranks as the 33rd most affordable city for retirement GOBankingRates stated that the rankings were based on an analysis of the 100 largest cities in the U.S where seniors comprised at least 10% of the population The study factored in the yearly retirement income needed to cover living costs such as housing which means seeking new places to live where you can stretch your money further," according to the report Here's more on the rankings and why these Washington locations ranked among the most affordable places in the U.S Monthly expenses in Spokane averaged at $1,711 and its population of people 65 and older was 16.4% The city was also assigned a "livability" score of 81, one of the highest in the study, partly based on data shared by AreaVibes AreaVibes gives Spokane high marks for its cost of living "The arts and culture scene in Spokane is dynamic and diverse and art galleries," according to AreaVibes "The Fox Theater and the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture are just a few of the cultural landmarks that showcase the city's commitment to the arts Living in Spokane provides ample opportunities to engage with art making it an exciting place to call home." The median price of a home in Spokane County, which includes Spokane, was $437,300 in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report from the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the University of Washington The study calculated Tacoma's average monthly expenses at $1,819 Its population of people 65 and older stands at 14.6% With a livability score of 78, AreaVibes noted that Tacoma's proximity to Seattle and Olympia contributes to its place as a "cultural and economic hub" in the region "Prestigious institutions like the University of Washington Tacoma contribute to the city's academic and cultural vibrancy fostering a thriving intellectual community," according to AreaVibes "The arts and culture scene in Tacoma is dynamic and diverse Tacoma is the county seat of Pierce County, where the median price of a home was $571,800 in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research report Contributing: Carly Sauvageau and Ginnie Sandoval This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page It’s always fascinating to go back and read verdicts from bygone car magazine tests Some of these multi-car shootouts get it right as much as things change in the auto industry Toyota fighting for its place in the mid-size truck segment The 2025 Tacoma TRD Pro lands more than a few jabs Thirty years ago, Toyota launched the first-generation Tacoma. That summer, Car and Driver published an epic five-truck test in Baja Marty Padgett observed that “Toyota knows a thing or two about compact trucks—after all five generations of them have built a bullet proof reputation and earned powerful loyalty among owners The Tacoma is the sixth version of the basic small truck (but only the first to carry a name) and it’s as comfortable and neatly trimmed as an Avalon.” dinged for ride quality and a lackluster appearance What a difference 30 years makes; the Tacoma has since cemented its reputation as a powerhouse within its segment outselling its competitors by a multiplying factor of two or three Even more notable is that it did so with a truck that was already six years into its life cycle it’s easy to become a victim of your own success Toyota sunset the third-generation Taco’ (first launched in late 2015) and introduced a new truck for the 2024 model year The fourth-gen truck rides on Toyota’s TNGA-F platform which now underpins all of the brand’s body-on-frame vehicles (Land Cruiser and new hardware includes a hybrid engine and a fancy multi-link suspension for the model’s upper trim levels Toyota fans generally prefer “proven and reliable” to “new and improved,” so many diehard Tacoma fans eyed these upgrades with caution Their concerns mounted when reports surfaced of the truck’s new eight-speed automatic transmission failing but enough to light up the forums and message boards—an environment where Tacoma lore and passion have been cultivated for  more than two decades Toyota issued a technical service bulletin to its dealers to address specific trouble codes and offered to replace already-broken transmissions with new ones We hadn’t gotten behind the seat of the fourth-gen Tacoma since associate editor Nate Petroelje’s first drive last spring an overlanding variant that joins the TRD Pro in the Tacoma’s adventure-focused trim taxonomy Nate’s time in the TRD Pro was mostly off-road we made sure to mix in plenty of on-road driving How about a road trip from Ann Arbor to the Soo Locks in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula The 2025 Tacoma TRD Pro builds on the fourth-gen’s freshman year Items introduced for this year included little bits like red front tow hooks Our $66,410 test truck was a 4×4 double cab dressed in Ice Cap white paint and a black roof Throw in the 18-inch TRD black alloy wheels shod in 33-inch Goodyears and the beast looked more prerunner from Baja or Glamis than late-model midsizer the TRD Pro gets an additional two-inch lift up front and a 1.5-inch hike in the back Accessories included here were a door panel scuff protector ($135) The hybrid powertrain backs up that appearance with plenty of grunt under the hood While many of our readers recoil at the mention of batteries and electric motors I’m here to tell you that concerns are misplaced The i-FORCE MAX 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine has a 48-hp electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission and the net output 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque That’s up from the non-hybridized engine which only has 278 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque Tow capacity does dip from 6500 pounds in non-hybrid Tacomas to 6000 pounds the horses are there in force when called upon “The older Tacoma’s drivetrain was a bit of a dog,” Nate recalls “Passing required plenty of forethought and a stiff kick to drop multiple gears and summon the twist needed to sidestep slower traffic.” The new Taco has plenty of spice to make quick work of road snails Fuel mileage only gets a minor bump from the hybrid system up from 21 miles per gallon on the base model Tacoma to 24 miles per gallon the Tacoma doesn’t require constant tiny steering corrections to drive it straight and the cabin is plenty comfy over long distances TRD-tuned FOX internal bypass shocks sit at each corner joining red anodized control arms up front and remote shock reservoirs in the rear There’s also a pair of Fox’s internal floating piston bump-stops out back I’ve long been a champion of city living with a mid-size truck Compared with my last-generation Chevy Colorado maneuvering the wider Tacoma was just as simple albeit even easier with the MultiTerrain monitor projecting the camera feed on the big 14-inch display while parking That larger display is part of the included Audio Multimedia Upgrade package which swaps out the base eight-inch infotainment screen (It costs $845 as a standalone option on them mid-pack TRD Off-Road trim.) The big screen complements the high-end look and feel of the TRD Pro but physical controls win the day; tactility is off the charts thanks to chunky switches and capstone-like knobs and dash are dressed in varied materials with red stitching The leather-wrapped heated steering wheel feels divine to the touch his truck comes equipped with a funky set of front seats The leatherette-wrapped heated and ventilated buckets come with their own set of dampers (!) on the seatbacks that I can report a solid job of absorbing impacts from Michigan potholes The so-called “IsoDynamic” seats are a bit gimmicky and they come at the cost of rear seat leg room which is virtually nonexistent due to the seats’ added thickness the type of thinking we like to see from a brand trying to creatively push the envelope JBL’s automotive stereo systems never disappoint The 10-speaker system is totally up to the task of rocking out I enjoyed the ability to pop out the mobile Bluetooth speaker on the dash It was perfect for roadside picnic tunes or for jazzing up a bare-bones box hotel There are multiple types of outlets in the back of the truck and the trick tailgate sports an additional open button mounted in the taillight “This expression of the Tacoma is a far cry from the simple truck that C/D met in 1995.” Well and the eye-watering price tag reflects how truck buyers today are so willing to pay for luxuries While a new base Tacoma can still be had for 30-some thousand bucks our test truck’s $66,410 roughly doubles that expense consider that the Colorado ZR2 and Ford Raptor Ranger both cost less than $60,000 What did I say before about things staying the same Here’s another line from that five-truck comparo in 1995: “Our Tacoma was hamstrung by an as-tested quote of $27,562 admittedly decked out [in options] like a Park Avenue condo but no more so than the substantially cheaper Chevrolet and Ford trucks.” For those keeping score at home But now it might finally be worth the cost Toyota is hitting new levels of refinement with the TRD Pro version which sacrifices little in terms of everyday comfort while bristling with off-road kit and looking the business You still have to pay dearly for it up front but it may soften the blow to remember that the Tacoma is as well known for longevity as it is for resale value Would we place it last against the tricked-out Frontier Pro-4X Highs: A pleasure to drive on- and off-road Visual appeal of a Baja-bound prerunner with a handsome interior to boot Lows: $65K for a mid-size truck is a horse pill Transmission issues related to TSB might blast a hole in an otherwise bulletproof reputation most capable Tacoma doesn’t come cheap but we expect plenty of people to pay happily I have loved Toyota trucks but $65-$66k for a Taco is too much ZR2 Colorado is still the best deal out there for off road Please don’t tell me that bro-dozer light bar is standard Guys will replace that right away with the brightest non DOT compliant light bar possible And yes guys run searingly bright light bars here all the time with seemingly no legal consequences The reason to buy a Tacoma is it’s the only truck available with a manual transmission I still find it difficult to comprehend why no one else sells a truck will a manual Nice truck but I think I’ll just have to keep 95 Tacoma 4×4 with 250k on the clock The mental gymnastics the typical buyer would have to perform to justify this price is really something Lots of electronics/hybrid crap and systems to fail Stupid front seats that hurt already limited back seat room may I add one more to your list: appalling towing capacity Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Sign up to receive our Daily Driver newsletter by Colleen West SCENE PHOTOS | Semi-truck crash, cleanup on I-5 in Tacoma The driver of the semi was killed in the crash Washington State Patrol Trooper John Dattilo said The driver was unable to get out of the truck after the crash and has not been identified Dattilo said the semi-truck hit the center barrier A light pole fell across the northbound lanes and debris from the crash was scattered across both sides of the freeway WSDOT crews worked for hours making repairs to the center divider Traffic was diverted to off-ramps and drivers were asked to "postpone your travel plan or take alternate routes." A loader moved debris into an industrial-sized dumpster but a 6-mile backup was reported on northbound I-5 due to the closure WSDOT crews were able to reopen several southbound lanes before the final southbound lane reopened in the early afternoon Crews were able to clear the northbound lanes of debris and reopen all lanes by 1:20 p.m Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby is beginning a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday as he works his way back from a shoulder issue that has delayed his season debut who was shut down March 7 and threw his first live batting practice session Monday in Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told MLB Network on Friday that the team feels Kirby will need only two or three rehab starts before joining the major league rotation the 2023 AL All-Star is 35-26 with a 3.43 ERA in 89 starts 64 walks and a 1.093 WHIP in 511 2/3 innings — Detectives are investigating a deadly stabbing involving a teenage suspect at an apartment building in unincorporated Pierce County Deputies were called to the Coventry Court Apartments in the 1000 block of 76th St Ct E at 1:45 a.m A 16-year-old boy stabbed his mother’s 23-year-old boyfriend who was arguing with the boy's mother The boyfriend was transported to the hospital in critical condition but died from his injuries a short time later according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carly Cappetto "We're not ruling anything out at this time but because it is juvenile and we can't interview the juvenile we're going to allow the prosecutors to do their job to review all of our evidence and the investigation and review all the interview notes with the mother and let them make the determination," Deputy Cappetto told KOMO News when asked if the incident may have been self-defense Cappetto also said four people were in the apartment at the time The teenager was booked into Remann Hall juvenile detention center and court for investigation of second-degree murder At least seven teenagers in Tacoma and elsewhere in Pierce County have died from gun violence this year Three of those teens were killed in a week Three of those teens were killed over the last month RELATED: The surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis. What does that do? Tacoma School Board President Korey Strozier is calling on the community to "dig in" to stop gun violence He's raising the alarm after a 15-year-old and a 19-year-old were killed in late March while at a house party. The Tacoma News Tribune reports they were shot by a 17-year-old who was seen in video footage talking to the victims before taking out a gun and shooting The alleged shooter was also shot when one of the victims pulled out another gun and fired back Another 17-year-old Tacoma student was shot and killed on April 24 in Spanaway Residents told police they heard about 20 to 30 shots ringing out The victim was found in the middle of a cul-de-sac that was reportedly littered with gun shells It's not the first time the district has been left grieving multiple gun-related deaths RELATED: Some cities are ditching ShotSpotter. Tacoma still wants the gunshot detection technology According to the Washington State School Directors’ Association 10 Tacoma Public Schools students were affected by gun violence by the end of the spring 2023 semester "We knew we had to figure something out," Strozier said in an interview with KUOW’s Angela King there has been an uptick during this school year Strozier said — and that's before school lets out for summer break RELATED: 7 graphics on kids and guns in the Seattle area "It's not my responsibility as the board president to stop violence but it might be my responsibility as a community member to dig in," Strozier said He also called for caregivers to be "nosey" and ask additional questions "It's not because I want to be a helicopter parent It's not because I don't trust you," Strozier said "The reason I'm being nosey is because I want you safe and I want you to come home Leaving the house and returning home is an underrated blessing Natalie is a recent graduate from Washington State University She started writing radio features at her high school’s radio station 889 TheBridge and soon thereafter participated in RadioActive's summer 2016 workshop nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning journalism CRIME BLOTTER 6:04 AM | Updated: 6:05 am Police investigate a Tacoma double shooting Tacoma city leaders are expressing concern over a recent spike in homicides among young people with four killings involving individuals 18 and under recorded since January twice as many compared to this time last year Violence has been particularly severe in the Eastside neighborhood of Salishan where three shootings have been reported since April 20 the city has seen 10 homicides—two more than what was reported this time last year Janette Simon, general manager of the Salishan Association, told The News Tribune that the organization is working with the Tacoma Police Department (TPD) to schedule a town hall meeting to support neighbors and address concerns “The Salishan Association stands with the community during this difficult time and acknowledges the fear and grief that these incidents have caused,” Simon told The News Tribune “We would like to emphasize the importance of community dialogue and support to address these issues and promote safety.” TPD said they have seen a spike in youth-related violence in recent years with young people being both victims and perpetrators of crimes we’re committed to addressing it with every tool available,” Tacoma police officer Shelbie Boyd told The News Tribune it’s the intervention and then the prevention of it and there are some meetings taking place.” police don’t have any information indicating that the three shootings in the Salishan neighborhood are linked BY SAMANTHA LOMIBAO, KIRO 7 NEWS Tacoma families rallied together to put an end to the youth gun violence that happens all too often crowds gathered in front of First Creek Middle School to show kids and teens that adults are there to support and guide them “We want all those kids are affected to know but anytime they want to need a shoulder or need an ear we’re going to be there,” said Game Time Director Darren De Leon Game Time They want to make sure young people know this community supports them “Give them that mentor that they can always feel like they can open up to talk to just being that extra person there for the youth,” said Game Time Director David Stewart “It’s okay to not be running the streets like you’re gonna have to miss out on some fun so you can level up in life honestly,” she said The crowd took to the Eastside neighborhood streets where much of the violence has taken place “Young people have always had access to gun I think what is probably most concerning for our youth is that our youth don’t have access to caring adults,” said Antonio McLemore Community Center Supervisor with Parks Tacoma McLemore says simply being present for young people can make the difference “When caring adults get involved and they start putting their heads together to help people resolve problems and so that they don’t have to escalate and come to violence,” he said (SEATTLE) — Port of Seattle Police are searching for an inmate who escaped custody while being transported at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Sunday morning A contracted agent was attempting to move the suspect — Sedrick T Stevenson — who is wanted on warrants from Kentucky Sunday during the check-in process at a ticket counter at the airport who then fled the area toward the light rail station The agents pursued but were unable to capture Stevenson Port of Seattle Police confirmed through security footage that the suspect boarded the light rail train headed north Sound Transit security further confirmed he was seen departing the Capitol Hill station in Seattle Stevenson is wanted on warrants out of Bowling Green Written by: ABC News Copyright JAM Broadcasting LLC – Tacoma Defiance defeated Oakland Roots SC 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday night at Starfire Stadium in the Third Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S Peter Kingston scored a free kick in the first half before Osaze De Rosario bagged the game-winning strike in the 108th minute to send Defiance through to the Round of 32 Tacoma is the only remaining MLS NEXT Pro team in the tournament The club's opponent for the Round of 32 will be determined via a draw taking place Thursday Tacoma now returns to MLS NEXT Pro play with a road match at Sporting KC II on Wednesday TAC – Osaze De Rosario (Jackson Khoury) 108’ Tacoma Defiance – Andrew Thomas; Leo Burney (Jackson Khoury 60’) Snyder Brunell – captain (Charles Dodzi 108’) Travian Sousa; Joonmo Kang (Elias Katsaros 81’) Oakland Roots SC – Raphael Spiegel; Neveal Hackshaw Abdirizak Mohamed; Ilya Alekseev (Jurgen Damm 101’) Ali Elmasnaouy (Jose Luis Sinisterra Castillo 65’) Justin Rasmussen; Emmanuel Johnson (Wolfgang Prentice 57’) An Irish woman visiting her sick father in Ireland is now among the newest detainees locked up at an ICE facility in Tacoma TACOMA, Wash. - An Irish woman has been detained at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma after her family says she recently returned from Ireland "She's been in there for six days and she still doesn't actually have a hearing," said Orla Holladay Holladay is Ward's younger sister who created this GoFundMe for Ward's legal expenses while she is locked up Cliona Ward is a green card holder and has been living in Santa Cruz Holladay says Ward was escorting their stepmother to Ireland to visit their father who is battling dementia Holladay says her sister was questioned by customs about a drug conviction in 2007 that Holladay says had been dismissed and vacated She says her sister was bringing sealed paperwork to an administrative meeting in April but was arrested at San Francisco International Airport and sent to Tacoma "My sister's story is a story of success of a woman who had struggled in the past with addiction and she was picked up for drug possession," said Holladay "[Cliona] went through extensive rehabilitation to vacate these crimes." Immigration experts say they've seen a big difference in the way green card holders are treated when traveling in and out of the United States "We've heard of so many stories in just these 100 days of folks who may not have any issues before," said Jen Chen Jen Chan specializes in immigration and is a member of Ryan "These days it's gotten a little more shaky in terms of who is being targeted and who is not," said Chen Chen advises green card holders to check in with an immigration attorney before engaging in international travel "CBP has a wide reach of accessing people's criminal records so even if you were charged but not convicted these are what you want to be extra weary of these days because you never know what consequences you might face upon trying to re-enter where you call home," said Chen Holladay says no hearing has been set for her sister and an immigration attorney has told them it could take up to four months for a hearing date "I want to caution people out there right now who are green card holders I want to save anybody else from having to go through this hell," said Holladay The Source: Information in this story is from GoFundMe and FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews First confirmed Pacific Northwest sighting of invasive Chinese mitten crab Motorcyclist dead, 2 others injured in Pierce County crash At least 11 dead after car plows into Vancouver, B.C. crowd Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash 1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Tacoma, WA WA pilot program offers free walk-on ferry rides to San Juan Islands Bothell, WA teacher faces judge over student sexual misconduct allegations To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news weather updates and more local and national news By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. — Tacoma Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that hospitalized two people over the weekend officers were sent to a local hospital after staff reported that two victims had arrived with gunshot wounds "Officers responded and determined that the victims had been shot in the 4300 block of Portland Avenue and had transported themselves to the hospital," wrote the TPD in a press release "One adult male arrived in stable condition while a juvenile male was in critical condition." Tacoma police said over the next four days the juvenile male died as a result of his injuries "Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are actively investigating this case as a homicide," wrote the TPD "Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Tacoma Police or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers." — A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after a double shooting not far from the Salishan neighborhood in Tacoma Sunday night Tacoma police officers were dispatched to East Q Street near E 48th St for reports of a possible shooting Officers arrived to find two victims with gunshot wounds Police began giving the victims medical aid until Tacoma Fire Department medics arrived and transported a woman in stable condition and a man in critical condition to the hospital Detectives and crime scene technicians are investigating the shooting as a homicide A community bulletin board for Western Pierce County · May 2, 2025 · Leave a Comment · the Tacoma Youth Symphony will present “Magic and New Beginnings.” New beginnings can be as subtle as a whisper or as loud as a symphony orchestra the Tacoma Youth Symphony will explore the magic and power of new beginnings This concert is dedicated to the memory of TYSA Founder The Tacoma Youth Symphony will be collaborating with the Tacoma Youth Chorus on three works The concert will open with two pieces by Rollo Dilworth I Dream a World is based on a poem by Langston Hughes in which Hughes envisions a world where all will know peace and freedom When Dreams Take Flight is based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence Dunbar and the obstacles that can keep them from being fulfilled The concert will conclude with Ruth Moody’s One Voice a moving testament to the power of unity and a call to come together will join the Tacoma Youth Symphony for a performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No Everling is a senior at Gig Harbor High School Currently a member of the Tacoma Youth Symphony She will be performing the first movement of the Concerto that Shostakovch composed for his former student Rostropovich first performed the Cello Concerto No Stravinsky’s magical Firebird Suite (1919) will also be performed Igor Stravinsky was virtually unknown in 1909 when Serge Diaghilev approached him to compose music for a ballet based on the Firebird The ballet comes from a Russian fairy tale in which Prince Ivan captures the magical Firebird and then agrees to release her if she will give him one of her feathers the Prince meets thirteen princesses who are held captive by the evil sorcerer Prince Ivan battles Kashchei and his monsters and the young composer became an instant celebrity He went on to create three suites from the music from the ballet and over the course of his lifetime he conducted music from the Firebird more than one thousand times.  Tickets are on sale now! 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