🌱 Why SWAT shut down part of 20th Street East in Fife
Fife, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Fife! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why SWAT shut down part of 20th Street East in Fife
- Which Fife Trojans stars made The News Tribune’s All-Area team?
Also on today's calendar: Fenders On Front Street and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 55.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Three arrested, including teenager, after SWAT standoff at Fife motel (thenewstribune.com) — A major police response shut down part of 20th Street East in Fife on Wednesday after an argument at a motel escalated into an alleged assault involving a handgun. Three family members were arrested, including a 17-year-old, and two loaded firearms were recovered from their room. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public as detectives continue investigating. 
• The News Tribune's 2026 All-Area boys soccer team (thenewstribune.com) — Fife soccer fans have plenty to cheer about, with senior forward Hayden Wilbur named 2A SPSL MVP after scoring 28 goals and leading the Trojans to the 2A state quarterfinals. Senior defender Jacob Patten also earned 2A SPSL Defensive Player of the Year, anchoring a back line that powered Fife’s deep postseason run. The All-Area team highlights top performers from schools across the South Sound.
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232 Front St N, Issaquah
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Play to Learn
Fern Hill Branch Library 765 South 84th Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Playdate at the Library: Family
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
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Free Legal Aid Pop-Ups
Moore Branch Library 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
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Learning Design & Accessibility Drop-In Support (online)
University of Washington Tacoma Online
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Jeweled Treasure Box with Craftopia
Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Storywalk Scavenger Hunt
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Federal Way Young Life 1829 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 -
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Late Course Add Period - Petition - Summer 2026 - A-Term
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
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🗞 Nearby News
Puyallup
- Female athlete sues after prosecutor declines to charge transgender wrestler with sexual assault (washingtontimes.com)
- Family man dies in wreck, $79M settlement, cemetery complaints among top stories (thenewstribune.com)
- For Sale: 1975 GMC Vandura in Tacoma, Washington (classiccars.com)
Tacoma
- Art of the Game Sends Visitors Hunting for Tacoma Glass Medallions - (weekly-volcano.com)
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