🌱 Why Tacoma’s World Cup fast ferry is stalled before leaving the dock

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Tacoma’s World Cup fast ferry is stalled before leaving the dock
• Want to see students pitch bold new futures for Pacific Avenue?
• Will Tacoma’s light rail really stop short in Fife?

Also on today's calendar: Planting Seeds of Self-Love and Unity Workshop and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
• Saturday: Warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Tacoma-Seattle fast ferry 'unlikely' to launch ahead of World Cup (kuow.org) — A long-discussed fast ferry between Tacoma and Seattle now appears unlikely to launch in time for this summer’s World Cup matches, despite Pierce County’s push for electric “water taxis.” Officials from Pierce County, King County, and the Port of Tacoma are still working through Coast Guard approvals, charging and docking sites, and funding, leaving the project’s timeline uncertain for Tacoma commuters and visitors.
   

2. Tacoma Rising Announces Second Edition of Challenge Event (southsoundbiz.com) — Tacoma students and mentors will gather April 24 at UW Tacoma’s William Phillip Hall to tackle how to revitalize Pacific Avenue and boost downtown foot traffic. The second annual Tacoma Rising Challenge invites the public to watch final presentations that afternoon, showcasing student ideas to strengthen Tacoma’s core business strip.
   

3. Pierce County leaders push for light rail expansion (fox13seattle.com) — Tacoma’s long-promised light rail to the Tacoma Dome is at risk as Sound Transit faces a $34.5 billion funding gap and considers ending the extension in Fife instead. Pierce County leaders argue that would shortchange Tacoma taxpayers and worsen congestion for thousands of commuters. A final decision on the route and cost-cutting options is expected by early summer.
   

4. Record Store Day returns Saturday with exclusive releases, vinyl rarities (king5.com) — Hi-Voltage Records in Tacoma will open at 7 a.m. Saturday for Record Store Day, drawing early lines for exclusive vinyl releases. Local collectors can hunt for special Taylor Swift, Olivia Dean, Brandi Carlile and Talking Heads records, plus unique picture discs and mini turntables, as the annual celebration of independent shops returns.
   

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📸 Around Tacoma

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tacoma

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• JR De Guzman
  Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• PetSaver™ Pet CPR, First Aid & Care Certification
  Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Bloom Society 4927 N Pearl St Ruston, WA 98407
  9:30 am
• Spring Garden and Grounds Renewal Event
  Christ Episcopal Church Tacoma, WA 98403
  10:00 am
• Сказки на русском/Russian Storytime
  Kobetich Branch Library , 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE , Tacoma
  11:00 am
• JR De Guzman
  Tacoma Comedy Club , 933 Market St , Tacoma
  7:00 pm
• Double Shot Theater Festival
  Tacoma Armory , 1001 S Yakima Ave , Tacoma
  7:30 pm

Sunday April 19

• Sunday Spoken Eucharist
  Christ Episcopal Church , 310 N K Street , Tacoma
  8:00 am
• Sunday Choral Eucharist
  Christ Episcopal Church , 310 N K Street , Tacoma
  10:30 am
• Planting Seeds of Self-Love and Unity Workshop
  710 S Anderson St , Tacoma
  12:00 pm

Friday April 24

• Labyrinth of Adventure
  Tacoma Armory , 1001 S Yakima Ave , Tacoma
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Kid Program Kits: Craftopia Glove Monsters
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  10:00 am
• Music Together with Tacoma Music Academy
  Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch , 212 Browns Point Blvd NE , Tacoma
  10:30 am
• Drop-in Tech Help at Swasey Branch
  Swasey Branch Library , 7001 Sixth Avenue , Tacoma
  11:00 am
• Learn to Play Mah Jongg
  Wheelock Branch Library , 3722 North 26Th , Tacoma
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank you to everyone who responded about the young lady
  Homeless with Twins sleeping in a tent I’m happy to say she is being looked after by many agencies and resources, including her story will be on KIRO… (Nextdoor Manitou)
• My cat has been missing since this morning, and I don’t want to risk waiting until later to make a post about it.
  We just moved into a new apartment near active roads, and I’m very worried. If you see him, please contact me, or call 360-999-7574!! (Nextdoor Golden Given / 112th St NW)

• Carlisle Companies Incorporated posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Line Driver in Tacoma. Apply here.
• Tacoma School District posted a job opening for Assistant Coach Track Coach - Foss High School in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tacoma here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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