Home builder acquires 18 acres in Northeast Tacoma. Here’s what’s planned there
A site that has been in the works for new housing development in Northeast Tacoma has sold to the home builder involved in the project. The Kirkland office of Pennsylvania-based Toll Bros. Inc. this month purchased property at 5920 Browns Point Blvd., along with vacant property along Beverly Avenue Northeast, for...
Snow surprise: Kent receives first snow of winter on March 13
The city of Kent received its first snow of winter on Friday, March 13. Kent Reporter Facebook readers were asked to submit photos of the snow and more than 60 people responded with shots from around town. Several of those are included here. Thanks to all readers who submitted photos.
Pierce County records detail alleged five-hour delay in getting help before woman’s 2024 death
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Pierce County man has been charged in the 2024 death of Tashylah Combs, according to court documents filed this week. Kai Domonic Butler has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, felony fourth-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment and...
Find sweet treats, antiques, clothes, more at big annual flea market in Tacoma
The Fieldhouse Flea Market is back this Saturday, welcoming over 90 vendors to the University of Puget Sound. The university’s Women’s League has put on the annual event since 1968, with ticket revenue going toward student scholarships. Vendors are divided into different categories — antique/vintage/repurposed items,...
Puyallup School District plans to cut $15 million, including dozens of positions
The second-largest school district in Pierce County has updated its proposed budget cuts for the 2026-2027 school year. These new cuts rescue many things that were on the chopping block, such as the Puyallup High School pool, high school gymnastics and librarian services for fourth and fifth graders. However, they...
Video released: Pierce County deputies survive shootout, kill murder suspect
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has released video footage from a 2023 shootout that injured two deputies and resulted in the death of a murder suspect.
63-year-old man dies after car crash in Pierce County
A 63-year-old man has died after his car flipped over on a Pierce County road late last night.
No Kings Day Roars Back Across Washington With 66 Protests Locked In
The No Kings movement is gearing up for a statewide return next Saturday, with roughly 66 protests scheduled across Washington and at least seven separate gatherings planned inside Seattle. Organizers are billing the coordinated actions as nonviolent demonstrations meant to push back against federal enforcement and...
Mustang Takes Off After Racing Stop, Tracked by Plane & Arrested
A routine traffic stop for racing quickly turned into something much more serious Sunday night in Renton.
Play, Fitness Equipment Soon Arriving on Tacoma’s Eastside
A new Tacoma Eastside project will improve trail access, introduce play and fitness equipment, and bring more community gathering space in addition to Swan Creek Park and Pipeline Trail improvements on a sliver of land along East 56th Street, Parks Tacoma announced in a release this week. The organization considers...
