🌱 Why were multiple Tacoma residents featured in Gig Harbor’s latest police blotter?
Tacoma, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Tacoma! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why were multiple Tacoma residents featured in Gig Harbor’s latest police blotter?
- Will Tacoma voters get to decide new tenant enforcement rules?
Also on today's calendar: From the Ground & Up and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nature called, but so did police (gigharbornow.org) — Recent Gig Harbor police reports include multiple incidents involving Tacoma residents, from a man who fled a traffic stop on Highway 16 to a Tacoma woman arrested on suspicion of DUI. Officers also tied a suspect to alleged shoplifting at Home Depot locations in Tacoma and other Pierce County cities, underscoring ongoing regional public safety concerns. 
• Proposal to strengthen Tacoma tenants' rights reaches important milestone (thenewstribune.com) — Nearly 9,000 signatures were just turned in at Tacoma City Hall to push a “Safe Homes for All” tenant-enforcement measure toward the November ballot, potentially changing how rental rules are enforced citywide. Tacoma For All wants a per-unit rental license fee to fund city enforcement of existing protections, while city leaders weigh whether to adopt the proposal directly or send it to voters.
📸 Around Tacoma
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★ Featured events ★
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From the Ground & Up →
Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma
8:30 am -
Anderson Island 2026 Golf Tournament →
11016 Country Club Dr, Anderson Island
9:00 am
Saturday June 20
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Virtual Weight Training Class with The Whole U
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
6:15 am -
LGBTQA+ Pride Month Scavenger Hunt
Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
10:00 am -
Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
11:00 am -
Baby Storytime on the Lawn
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
11:15 am -
Up and Atom: Paper Airplanes
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
3:30 pm -
Happy Hour Business Expo 2026
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Foss Waterway Seaport 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
5:30 pm -
All Branches Closed
Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402 -
Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 -
Global Soccer Party →
Commencement Bay Cannabis - Green, 3509 72nd St E, Tacoma
11:00 am -
A Celebration of Pollinators →
WSU Extension Pierce County Master Gardener - Puyallup Demonstration Garden, 2607 W Pioneer Ave, Puyallup
9:00 am
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Saturday June 27
📣 Tacoma Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing Kat.
Our cat, Kat, has been missing since June 13th. She is chipped, has a tag and is very friendly. PLEASE help us bring her home! Thank you. (Nextdoor SW Lakewood) - EDIT: FOUND!!!
She came back to the front door about ten minutes ago and I was able to grab her Thanks everyone for the advice and sharing My cat Bean got out… (Nextdoor Titlow Beach)
- ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Day Porter in Tacoma. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator - Receiving - Tacoma Mfg. in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tacoma here.
🗞 Nearby News
University Place
- University Place WA Real Estate & Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
- 2026 U.S. Open PGA Fantasy and Betting Preview: Key Stats, Course Breakdown, TV Times (rotoballer.com)
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- Apartments at one of Tacoma's highest points could gain new neighbors (thenewstribune.com)
- Sometimes restaurants have to die. It's OK to let Knapp's go, Tacoma (thenewstribune.com)
- Online open house for last stage of SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County begins June 15 (einpresswire.com)
Ok Tacoma! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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