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Tacoma.
county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States
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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
Earlier this month
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Toyota manufactures the Tacoma pickup truck in Tacoma.Well supported33 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
One to three months ago
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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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The City Manager advised on the fiscal evaluation of Tacoma 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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Suspects were arrested in different locations on June 22, 2026, involving Tacoma and St. Joseph.Some support1 report
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A student was detained in Tacoma on June 18, 2026, pending their return to Colombia.Some support1 report
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TBI's company headquarters is located in Tacoma.Some support1 report
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Columbia Banking System is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Jury deliberates on charges related to protests against ICE agents in Eastern Washington, following transport to Tacoma detention center.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Visa requirements caused border issues, with a detention center located near Tacoma.Some support1 report
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Around Tacoma this week
News at the entities that move Tacoma most-
Pierce County StructuralBob Ferguson approved new taxes for the state budget while unions represented state employees in Pierce County.Moves Tacoma
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GEO Group StructuralGEO Group is operating the Rivers Correctional Institution facility under protest.Moves Tacoma
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Alaska StructuralSolitario Resources Corp. operates zinc mining projects in Alaska, Colorado, and Peru.Moves Tacoma
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Hyundai TransactionalDNV approved a new LNG carrier design by Hyundai, which is capable of transiting both the Suez and Panama canals.Moves Tacoma
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Seattle OperationalStatue buyers are considering both Portland and Seattle as potential locations for a new monument.Moves Tacoma
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Dolly Parton TransactionalKacey Musgraves performed a tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 MTV Music Video Awards.Moves Tacoma
Connections
The 40 strongest of 145, 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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Pierce County Structural
Pierce County administratively includes the city of Tacoma, which functions as the designated county seat.
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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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Hyun Kim Structural
Hyun Kim serves as City Manager, providing expert advice on Tacoma's fiscal evaluation.
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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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Seattle Operational
The two cities maintain an operational relationship characterized by regional travel and demographic migration flows.
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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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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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Colombia Transactional
A student was detained in Tacoma, pending return to Colombia.
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Toyota Operational
Toyota manufactures and markets the Tacoma pickup truck, which is named after the location 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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Ferndale Operational
The relationship is characterized by A supplying B via an ICE complex that handles processing and transfers.
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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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National Labor Relations Board Transactional
The city of Tacoma is subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board regarding labor practice complaints.
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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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Pacific Northwest Shared context
Tacoma is geographically located within the Pacific Northwest region.
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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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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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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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Skykomish Shared context
A's operational reach extends from rural Skykomish into the urban area of Tacoma.
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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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Yakima Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, unlinked mention of Tacoma as a location where an event occurred.
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ICE Shared context
ICE operates a processing center within the city of Tacoma.
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Tana Lin Shared context
Tana Lin operates professionally within a facility located in Tacoma.
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bank Shared context
A bank (Commencement Bank) is headquartered in Tacoma.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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- 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.
- The City Manager advised on the fiscal evaluation of Tacoma 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.
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.
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June 2026
17 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.
- Suspects were arrested in different locations on June 22, 2026, involving Tacoma and St. Joseph.
- A student was detained in Tacoma on June 18, 2026, pending their return to Colombia.
- TBI's company headquarters is located in Tacoma.
- Columbia Banking System is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.
- Jury deliberates on charges related to protests against ICE agents in Eastern Washington, following transport to Tacoma detention center.
- Visa requirements caused border issues, with a detention center located near Tacoma.