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08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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8 stories highlight Point Defiance Zoo's animals, updates and viral moments
Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization This list of stories includes major updates at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, such the births of a sea lion pup and baby meerkats. The Tropical Reef Aquarium reopened last year after a $7M renovation, and the zoo's newborn Malayan tapir, Ume, became a social media star. More recently, Laerke the polar bear went viral on social media after her behavior caused a visitor and online commentors to worry about her well-being. The zoo explained the the behavior is normal for Laerke, who has special needs. There will be sharks, a lagoon and a 'very charismatic potato grouper named Tater,' zoo officials say. | Published May 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter The 15,000-square-foot space features several shark species and a grumpy-looking potato grouper named 'Tater.' Its facelift cost $7.09 million. | Published June 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter The sea lion pup is busy exploring her surroundings. | Published July 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by McClatchy Video Team & Video Elephant, with AI summarization Zoolights kicks off its 37th year on Nov. 29. | Published November 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Craig Sailor Waterfront parks, Point Defiance Zoo Aquariums, neighborhood parks and community centers set to see investments. | Published November 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Becca Most 'They are the strangest looking things, but she is utterly adorable.' | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Helena Wegner 'Each birth is a wonderful opportunity to connect guests with this fascinating species,' according to the zoo's curator. | Published April 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isha Trivedi A Tik Tok of polar bear Laerke caused some concerns, but zoo staff said she is a 'special needs' bear who often displays that behavior. | Published May 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Isha Trivedi The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
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Updates on Washington's rent cap debate in the state legislature
Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization This list of stories illustrates the debate among Washington state lawmakers about capping annual rent hikes to safeguard renters while addressing fears of stifling housing supply. House Bill 1217 initially proposed a 7% cap, but Senate amendments raised the proposal to 10% plus inflation, sparking criticism from advocates who fear increased evictions. The legislative session is scheduled to end on April 27. Other discussions highlight landlords' concerns over maintaining profitability and critics who argue that caps could hinder new housing development. Policymakers seek solutions such as broader renter protections, housing density increases, and supply-focused reforms to stabilize the housing market. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. 'You cannot expect people to think about opportunity — to have hope — with the ground shaking underneath them,' sponsor Sen. Yasmin Trudeau says. | Published January 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter A series of rallies were scheduled throughout the day at the state Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 30. | Published January 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter Opponents argue the proposal would be bad for small landlords and scare off housing developers. | Published March 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter 'What a landlord does is they charge what the market can bear. But Washingtonians can't bear it anymore,' said state Sen. Emily Alvarado. | Published April 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter 'The difference between what the House passed and what the Senate passed is so extreme,' said Michele Thomas, policy and advocacy director for the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance. | Published April 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Simone Carter This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
