🌱 Why North Tacoma’s home prices are suddenly soaring above Pierce County norms.
Tacoma, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Tacoma! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why North Tacoma’s home prices are suddenly soaring above Pierce County norms.
- Alabama Shakes choose Tacoma to launch their first tour in years.
- How Anthony’s late founder helped shape Tacoma’s waterfront dining scene
Also on today's calendar: Summerfest and Community Resource Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Low clouds may break, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Real Estate Report: Inventory Expanding; Pierce, Thurston Buck Broader Sales-Price Declines (mynorthwest.com) — If you’re house-hunting in Tacoma, North Tacoma just posted a stunningly high median price near $1.6 million, even as overall Pierce County prices rose more modestly. The latest regional report shows inventory growing and sales still active despite higher mortgage rates. These trends shape what buyers and sellers around Tacoma can expect this summer. 
• Alabama Shakes announce new album, ‘I Must Be Dreaming' (95xlive.com) — Alabama Shakes are kicking off their U.S. tour in Tacoma on July 24, giving local fans an early live taste of songs from their first new album in over a decade, I Must Be Dreaming. The record, due August 28, blends reflections on a chaotic yet beautiful world with previously released tracks and fresh material.
• Founder of Anthony's Restaurants, a Pacific Northwest seafood empire, has died (thenewstribune.com) — Tacoma diners will recognize Anthony’s Harbor Lights on Ruston Way and Boathouse 19 at Narrows Marina as part of the seafood empire built by founder Budd Gould, who has died at 85. His family-owned company grew from a single Bellevue restaurant to more than two dozen locations, including several in Pierce County, and his children will continue leading the business.
📸 Around Tacoma
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Upcoming Events in
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Virtual Weight Training Class with The Whole U
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Baby Storytime on the Lawn
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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Summer AI Community of Practice
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Up and Atom: Marble Mazes
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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Tuition payment deadline - Summer 2026
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Student Insurance payment deadline - Summer 2026
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Social Work Support with Samie
Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Summerfest and Community Resource Fair →
South Lake Shore Christian Church, 1740 S 84th St, Tacoma
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July 26, 2026 Steilacoom SHMA SALMON ON THE SOUND →
Steilacoom Salmon Bake at Sunnyside Beach
12:00 pm
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Saturday July 18
Sunday July 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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East Pierce County Business Roundtable
Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce 323 N Meridian Suite A Puyallup, WA 98371
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How Many Candies In the Jar?
Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
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Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock
Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Baby Storytime
Swasey Branch Library 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
1:00 pm
Wednesday July 8
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💬 Chatter
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Please come pick for free! It's right near the sidewalk at the front of the property. It might be helpful to bring a stepladder or 6 ft ladder. 2143… (Nextdoor New Hilltop)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Tacoma Pride even bigger this year. Here are events happening in Pierce County (thenewstribune.com)
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- Drivers, expect delays: Lane closures coming to State Route 99 (thenewstribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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