Gaming lounge opens, swim school chain adds Tacoma location, and restaurant news
Washington’s first 21+ console-only gaming lounge opened in Auburn on Jan. 3. Unlike bar arcades that usually have pinball and other arcade games, Final Boss Game Lounge features retro gaming consoles that are hard to find anywhere else, like the Commodore 64 and the Nintendo 64. Owner Kayla Rodriguez said she...
Lakewood police unions call for Chief Smith’s removal after no-confidence vote
The two unions representing Lakewood police officers, sergeants and captains are calling for Police Chief Patrick Smith to be removed from his position after a majority of their members voted last month that they had no confidence in the chief’s leadership. A union for civilian employees in the Lakewood Police...
Beloved Washington Drive-In Serves Burgers Worthy Of Historic Status
I remember the first time I pulled into Frisko Freeze at 1201 Division Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403, United States. The neon sign glowed against the evening sky like a beacon from another era. Something about the place felt magical, like stepping into a time machine that ran on burgers and...
Vigil to be held for missing Tacoma child: ‘It will be a special one’
Teekah Lewis went missing from Tacoma bowling alley 27 years ago. Her family is asking the Tacoma community to join them for a vigil on the anniversary of Teekah’s disappearance. While her family bowled at the former New Frontier Lanes in the 4700 block of Centret Street, Teekah, who was 2 years old, disappeared on...
Enumclaw horse survives bridge collapse, being trapped in muddy creek
Enumclaw firefighters rescued a horse named Willow after a bridge collapsed underneath her, plunging her into a muddy creek.
Washington state leaders brace for budget cuts and possible new taxes amid $390M deficit
OLYMPIA, Wash. — It is going to be a busy 60 days in Olympia, a 'short session' kicks off Monday at noon. At the center of it all will be talks about the state's supplemental budget, which is used to adjust the state operating budget that now faces a multi-million dollar shortfall.
Alphabet Resistance gathers 80 protesters on short notice
The Seattle Alphabet Resistance was at their usual place on the 50th Street I-5 overpass on Saturday January 10, 2026. A great group of like-minded Americans. 30 signed up on short notice, 80 showed up. While the reason for our gathering is galling, sharing our protest with so many others is gratifying.
Washington Man Charged In String Of Lumber And Tool Thefts From Home Depot Stores
A Washington man was arrested this week in connection with a string of thefts from Home Depot after a brief standoff with law enforcement, police said. The Lacey Police Department said an officer began the investigation last month after Home Depot reported eight theft cases at local stores involving the same suspect...
Between Portland And Seattle Is Washington’s Gateway City To Mt. Saint Helens With A...
There's an immense amount of beauty in the Pacific Northwest. States like Washington and Oregon are loaded with lush evergreen forests, as well as stunning coastlines, rivers, and lakes. Situated 72 miles north of Portland (the "quietest city in America") and 106 miles south of Seattle, is the city of Toledo. With a...
Towering 25 Pallet High Traffic Stop Turned Heads on I-405
A truck with a towering, mostly unsecured load was easy to find for the Washington State Patrol driving on I-405 in Renton.

















