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Tacoma.
county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States
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Active this week
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Sharlett Mena is competing to represent the 29th Legislative District in Tacoma.Some support1 report
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A joint venture master-planned community named LakePointe was established in King County, connecting to Tacoma.Some support1 report
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Travel times between Portland, Tacoma, and Seattle were reported on October 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Emily Yoshioka organized a protest walk from Seattle to Tacoma, stopping at Boeing Field and Tukwila.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A protest was held in Tacoma, Washington, opposing actions taken by the Trump administration.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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CMI is shipping fruit through both the Tacoma and Seattle gateways.Some support2 reports
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Welburn worked for General Motors, which is located in the Tacoma area.Some support1 report
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The City Manager advised on the fiscal evaluation of Tacoma on August 28, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Business owners in Tacoma appealed to the city council regarding safety concerns.Some support2 reports
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A ceremony was held in Tacoma on September 25, 2026, honoring recipients of the Lifesaving Awards.Some support1 report
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Julián Palacios was transferred to an ICE center in Tacoma, amidst ongoing pressure from the Trump administration regarding arrests.Some support1 report
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Detention occurred in the Tacoma area involving an individual who moved from Mexico.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Toyota manufactures the Tacoma pickup truck in Tacoma.Well supported34 reports
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A company based in Everett became an early supplier for Tacoma, offering services across the US and Canada.Some support1 report
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Fred Meyer location closure in Tacoma raises concerns about local food access and affects 100 employees.Some support1 report
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An individual, Tiffany Cartwright, sought medical care in the United States after having worked in Kenya. A judge recently presided over a hearing in Tacoma.Some support2 reports
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Facts established regarding various locations including Anchorage, Alaska, Maine, Soldotna, and Tacoma, including the role of the Department of Law.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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ICE processing center is in Tacoma, where Emily Randall is monitoring GEO Group's detention practices.Well supported4 reports
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A fraudster fled from Tacoma to India. International cooperation is underway to track the individual.Some support1 report
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Washington State Ferries is operating services near Tacoma, Lacey, and Bellingham while tracking high passenger volume.Some support1 report
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University of Washington Tacoma supported make-up exam administration on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Fred Meyer, a Kroger banner, is closing a store location in Tacoma.Some support1 report
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WSDOT highlighted traffic congestion on Interstate 5 and other routes across Tacoma, Bellingham, Skykomish, and North Bend.Some support1 report
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Park access and visitor travel routes connecting Des Moines, Seattle, and Tacoma were reported on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Pierce County faces leadership challenges, including chief lawsuits, while the high-value real estate market thrives and WSDOT manages infrastructure near Fife.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A worker migrated from Tacoma to Fairbanks, Alaska, highlighting the community's dependence on affordable energy.Some support1 report
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GEO Group operates the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Newland recruited Amber Holland to board president, whose company sources buses from Portland and operates in the Tacoma area.Some support1 report
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Lee is reported to be from Tacoma, Washington.Some support1 report
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Voters in Tacoma approved a 10-year funding measure related to the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy.Some support1 report
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Beluga journeys began in the bay, utilizing Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium as the location for its operations in Tacoma.Some support2 reports
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A restaurant concept is being developed in Tacoma, inspired by a foreign establishment, and involves owner Robert Stocker.Some support1 report
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Bushnell has been appointed as a Deputy Mayor in Tacoma.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Rick Larsen toured an ICE facility in Ferndale, raising concerns about ICE activity and recent detainee transfers to Tacoma.Some support1 report
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A tribute was paid to fallen soldiers and warbird parts destined for display in Tacoma and Virginia City.Some support1 report
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Small businesses are based in the region of Pierce County and Tacoma.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The Mud Mountain Dam, located between Buckley and Tacoma, protects the Puyallup river valleys and surrounding homes.Some support1 report
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A person named Reed resides in Missouri and operates a business base in Tacoma.Some support1 report
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DHS is monitoring the immigration status of foreign nationals and conducting enforcement actions in the county seat of Tacoma, Laos.Some support2 reports
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Protests erupted at the Homeland Security Investigations building in the Spokane/Tacoma area on May 27th concerning transport to a detention facility.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Detainees in the Spokane/Tacoma area were driven to rejoin their families.Some support3 reports
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Local classifieds market operates in the US.Some support1 report
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Local officials in Pierce County, including Roy and Graham, are setting up and modifying ballot drop box locations in Tacoma and surrounding areas.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Counties including King, Pierce, and Snohomish are utilizing drop box infrastructure that spans from rural Skykomish to urban Tacoma.Some support1 report
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A homicide investigation occurred in Tacoma, which is located within Pierce County jurisdiction.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A suspect originated in Tacoma and is now facing charges in Kittitas County.Well supported3 reports
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A bridge collapse in Tacoma inspired a new energy concept.Some support2 reports
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Erin Shannon joins Commencement Bank in Tacoma as VP/SBA Manager to enhance support for local business owners.Some support4 reports
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A band based in Tacoma is the subject of local promotion by the Mayor of Auburn.Some support1 report
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The Economic Development Board is focusing on the economic health of Tacoma, the county seat of Pierce County.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Molly Moon's Ice Cream opened its first store in Seattle's Wallingford and is strategically expanding into the Tacoma market via a new location in a Simon Property complex.Some support2 reports
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IRG operates a project situated between the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tacoma and Seattle are successful Bee Cities, but they are currently facing the serious issues of pollinator decline and habitat loss.Some support1 report
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A union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board regarding corporate practices.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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UW President and faculty are touring the state, showcasing economic diversity and visiting various towns.Some support1 report
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Trump administration saw a sharp increase in arrests in Tacoma.Some support1 report
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Federal authorities conducted an investigation in Tacoma on June 24, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Sentencing occurred in Tacoma, Washington, related to an ongoing investigation by federal authorities.Some support1 report
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ICE agents used Tacoma as a detention center on June 23, 2026.Some support3 reports
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The USS Lexington provided power to Tacoma in 1929.Some support1 report
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Around Tacoma this week
News at the entities that move Tacoma most-
GEO Group StructuralA border man was detained at the Junee prison facility, which is operated by GEO Group.Moves Tacoma
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Pierce County StructuralSound Credit Union partners with Emergency Food Network and Costco to serve Pierce County communities facing rising costs.Moves Tacoma
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Alaska StructuralA new report covers global issues including mineral battles, AI labor threats, climate change, and regional violence.Moves Tacoma
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Seattle OperationalAaron Goldstein manages a restaurant located inside Pike Place Market in Seattle.Moves Tacoma
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Hyundai TransactionalMark Richardson discussed consumer concerns regarding the electric vehicle charging process.Moves Tacoma
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Dolly Parton TransactionalDolly Parton's family network facilitated an arms deal in Haiti.Moves Tacoma
Connections
The 40 strongest of 154, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Fidel Cordero Shared context
Fidel Cordero is currently located in the city of Tacoma.
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Hyun Kim Structural
Hyun Kim serves as the City Manager, making fiscal and budget decisions for the city of Tacoma.
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GEO Group Structural
GEO Group operates an ICE detention center facility located within the city of Tacoma.
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Pierce County Structural
Pierce County administratively includes the city of Tacoma, which functions as the designated county seat.
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Seattle Operational
The cities actively interact through regional travel, demographic migration, and competitive benchmarking.
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Kristina Walker Structural
Kristina Walker holds the formal structural role of a City Council member in Tacoma.
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Texas Operational
Production activity is actively shifting from the city of Tacoma to the state of Texas.
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Alaska Structural
The Tacoma center functions as a processing point for detainees whose origins are in Alaska, establishing a functional dependency.
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Hyundai Transactional
Hyundai supplies cranes to support the modernization of the Tacoma terminal.
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David Yanez Influenced
The city of Tacoma served as the location and context for a bridge collapse that subsequently inspired a new energy concept associated with David Yanez.
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Des Moines Shared context
A functional route exists allowing travel from Tacoma to Des Moines.
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Colombia Transactional
A student was detained in Tacoma, pending return to Colombia.
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Fred Meyer Shared context
Fred Meyer operates within the geographical boundaries of Tacoma, impacting local food security.
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Economic Development Board Operational
The Economic Development Board actively focuses on and monitors the economic health of Tacoma.
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city council Shared context
Tacoma serves as the jurisdiction where the city council operates and receives appeals from local business owners.
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HMM Structural
HMM operates a subsidiary at the Tacoma port.
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North America Shared context
Tacoma, located in North America, is facing regional environmental issues such as pollinator decline and habitat loss.
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CMI Structural
CMI relies on the Tacoma gateway for shipping its fruit products.
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Toyota Shared context
Toyota manufactures a pickup truck named Tacoma, referencing the location.
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Hernandez Transactional
Hernandez's father was arrested in the location of Tacoma.
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Washington State University Shared context
Tacoma is the location where Washington State University operates, and the city's competitive ranking influences its profile.
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Emily Randall Shared context
Emily Randall represents Tacoma's congressional district.
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Costco Shared context
Costco operates stores within the geographical context of Tacoma, WA.
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Julián Palacios Transactional
Julián Palacios was transferred to an ICE center located in Tacoma.
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University of Washington Tacoma Shared context
The university operates within the city's jurisdiction and infrastructure, receiving support for administrative functions.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Shared context
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducts operations, such as investigations and sentencing, within the geographical area of Tacoma.
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Maxine Dexter Shared context
Maxine Dexter operates as a Congresswoman within the city of Tacoma.
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Sharlett Mena Shared context
Sharlett Mena previously held a legislative seat in the Tacoma district.
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Tiffany Cartwright Shared context
Tiffany Cartwright, in her capacity as judge, presided over a hearing held in the jurisdiction of Tacoma.
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Pacific Northwest Shared context
Tacoma is geographically located within the Pacific Northwest region.
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El Nuevo Herald Shared context
The entity operates within the geographical and market context of the city of Tacoma.
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Ferndale Operational
The relationship is characterized by A supplying B via an ICE complex that handles processing and transfers.
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Skykomish Shared context
A's operational reach extends from rural Skykomish into the urban area of Tacoma.
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Tukwila Shared context
Both Tukwila and Tacoma are locations involved in the movement of individuals between ICE facilities.
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Dolly Parton Transactional
Dolly Parton performed as a contracted act at the Pantages Theater located in Tacoma.
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Spokane Shared context
The locations are linked by episodic transport and protest events within the same geographic region.
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supreme court Shared context
The Supreme Court's jurisdiction is linked to the location of immigration judges in Tacoma.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Tacoma is a location within the political context of Donald Trump's administration.
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Norfolk Transactional
Norfolk's infrastructure (USS Lexington) provided power to Tacoma in 1929.
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National Labor Relations Board Transactional
The city of Tacoma is subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board regarding labor practice complaints.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Sharlett Mena is competing to represent the 29th Legislative District in Tacoma.
- A joint venture master-planned community named LakePointe was established in King County, connecting to Tacoma.
- Travel times between Portland, Tacoma, and Seattle were reported on October 13, 2026.
- Emily Yoshioka organized a protest walk from Seattle to Tacoma, stopping at Boeing Field and Tukwila.
- A protest was held in Tacoma, Washington, opposing actions taken by the Trump administration.
- CMI is shipping fruit through both the Tacoma and Seattle gateways.
- Welburn worked for General Motors, which is located in the Tacoma area.
- Business owners in Tacoma appealed to the city council regarding safety concerns.
September 2026
11 events- A ceremony was held in Tacoma on September 25, 2026, honoring recipients of the Lifesaving Awards.
- Julián Palacios was transferred to an ICE center in Tacoma, amidst ongoing pressure from the Trump administration regarding arrests.
- Detention occurred in the Tacoma area involving an individual who moved from Mexico.
- A company based in Everett became an early supplier for Tacoma, offering services across the US and Canada.
- Fred Meyer location closure in Tacoma raises concerns about local food access and affects 100 employees.
- An individual, Tiffany Cartwright, sought medical care in the United States after having worked in Kenya. A judge recently presided over a hearing in Tacoma.
- A fraudster fled from Tacoma to India. International cooperation is underway to track the individual.
- Washington State Ferries is operating services near Tacoma, Lacey, and Bellingham while tracking high passenger volume.
- University of Washington Tacoma supported make-up exam administration on September 1, 2026.
- Fred Meyer, a Kroger banner, is closing a store location in Tacoma.
- WSDOT highlighted traffic congestion on Interstate 5 and other routes across Tacoma, Bellingham, Skykomish, and North Bend.
August 2026
11 events- The City Manager advised on the fiscal evaluation of Tacoma on August 28, 2026.
- ICE processing center is in Tacoma, where Emily Randall is monitoring GEO Group's detention practices.
- Park access and visitor travel routes connecting Des Moines, Seattle, and Tacoma were reported on August 28, 2026.
- A worker migrated from Tacoma to Fairbanks, Alaska, highlighting the community's dependence on affordable energy.
- Newland recruited Amber Holland to board president, whose company sources buses from Portland and operates in the Tacoma area.
- Lee is reported to be from Tacoma, Washington.
- Voters in Tacoma approved a 10-year funding measure related to the Connect Tacoma: Safe Streets and Sidewalks Levy.
- Beluga journeys began in the bay, utilizing Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium as the location for its operations in Tacoma.
- A restaurant concept is being developed in Tacoma, inspired by a foreign establishment, and involves owner Robert Stocker.
- Rick Larsen toured an ICE facility in Ferndale, raising concerns about ICE activity and recent detainee transfers to Tacoma.
- A tribute was paid to fallen soldiers and warbird parts destined for display in Tacoma and Virginia City.
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July 2026
19 events- Facts established regarding various locations including Anchorage, Alaska, Maine, Soldotna, and Tacoma, including the role of the Department of Law.
- Pierce County faces leadership challenges, including chief lawsuits, while the high-value real estate market thrives and WSDOT manages infrastructure near Fife.
- Bushnell has been appointed as a Deputy Mayor in Tacoma.
- Small businesses are based in the region of Pierce County and Tacoma.
- The Mud Mountain Dam, located between Buckley and Tacoma, protects the Puyallup river valleys and surrounding homes.
- A person named Reed resides in Missouri and operates a business base in Tacoma.
- Detainees in the Spokane/Tacoma area were driven to rejoin their families.
- Local classifieds market operates in the US.
- Local officials in Pierce County, including Roy and Graham, are setting up and modifying ballot drop box locations in Tacoma and surrounding areas.
- Counties including King, Pierce, and Snohomish are utilizing drop box infrastructure that spans from rural Skykomish to urban Tacoma.
- A homicide investigation occurred in Tacoma, which is located within Pierce County jurisdiction.
- A suspect originated in Tacoma and is now facing charges in Kittitas County.
- A bridge collapse in Tacoma inspired a new energy concept.
- Erin Shannon joins Commencement Bank in Tacoma as VP/SBA Manager to enhance support for local business owners.
- A band based in Tacoma is the subject of local promotion by the Mayor of Auburn.
- The Economic Development Board is focusing on the economic health of Tacoma, the county seat of Pierce County.
- Molly Moon's Ice Cream opened its first store in Seattle's Wallingford and is strategically expanding into the Tacoma market via a new location in a Simon Property complex.
- Tacoma and Seattle are successful Bee Cities, but they are currently facing the serious issues of pollinator decline and habitat loss.
- UW President and faculty are touring the state, showcasing economic diversity and visiting various towns.
June 2026
11 events- Toyota manufactures the Tacoma pickup truck in Tacoma.
- GEO Group operates the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.
- DHS is monitoring the immigration status of foreign nationals and conducting enforcement actions in the county seat of Tacoma, Laos.
- Protests erupted at the Homeland Security Investigations building in the Spokane/Tacoma area on May 27th concerning transport to a detention facility.
- IRG operates a project situated between the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle.
- A union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board regarding corporate practices.
- Trump administration saw a sharp increase in arrests in Tacoma.
- Federal authorities conducted an investigation in Tacoma on June 24, 2026.
- Sentencing occurred in Tacoma, Washington, related to an ongoing investigation by federal authorities.
- ICE agents used Tacoma as a detention center on June 23, 2026.
- The USS Lexington provided power to Tacoma in 1929.