Mt. Rainier Railroad Moves to Buy Tacoma’s Mountain Division
EATONVILLE–MORTON, Wash. — A long-idled rail corridor that threads through the foothills of Mount Rainier could soon have a new owner and operator. Mt. Rainier Railroad LLC (MRSR) filed with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in mid-December, 2025 seeking authority to acquire and operate roughly 33.59 miles of...
Cartel Violence Triggers Cancellations of Seattle-Based Cruises
The Norwegian Bliss operates out of Seattle, and one of their most popular travels is to Puerto Vallarta and Cabo.
Pierce County, WA – Crime Report: Drug Arrest, Cow Crash on Meridian, Nerf Call
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pierce County, WA – A drug arrest, cow-related crash and suspicious vehicle call drew weekend responses. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to three unrelated incidents...
Chicken kabobs, homemade hummus, gyros and more at new Tacoma-area restaurant
The owner of Ikonos Real Greek Souvlaki in Gig Harbor has added a new location. Gyro Real Kabob opened in February at 11814 Pacific Ave. S. in Parkland with a similar menu of affordable Mediterranean dishes. Although it’s counter-service, the dining room offers several tables to enjoy on site. The gyros (most $8.49)...
Gig Harbor woman killed in wreck near SR 16 exit identified by medical examiner
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a Gig Harbor woman who died in a three-car wreck in Purdy Feb. 18. Gurpreet Kaur, 42, died from multiple blunt force injuries. The ME ruled her manner of death an accident, according to the office’s public information portal . Kaur was turning left when her...
Monkeyshines 2026: Tacoma’s beloved Year of the Fire Horse art hunt is officially on
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a...
Tacomans are searching for treasure. They’re looking for Monkeyshines
Every winter, Tacomans embark on a treasure hunt. With puffy winter jackets, gloves and warm hats on, they have their eyes wide open, looking for artwork nestled in the winter earth and trees. The seekers are looking for Monkeyshines — a made-up term that’s become synonymous with a serendipitous project...
Even more Devoted: Popular North Harborview spot growing into adjacent space
A popular breakfast and lunch restaurant on the waterfront in Gig Harbor will soon be growing, adding dining tables inside and out and enlarging its kitchen space. Devoted Kiss, at 8809 North Harborview Drive, will likely close for a month while undergoing construction, said co-owner Christina Dengler. Depending on...
Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing mother of his children, dumping...
AUBURN, Wash. — The man accused of shooting the mother of his children to death and dumping her body in Auburn on Feb. 14, 2024, was sentenced to 28 years in prison. Calvin Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on Feb. 19. Jackson hid in Anicia Howard's vehicle...
Major Thurston Co. road closed as crews fight antique store fire for 24 hours
Yelm Highway was completely shut down between Meridian Road and Englewood Drive on Monday morning after a fire broke out in an antique store. According to a social media post from Lacey Fire District 3 on Feb. 23, LFD3 units were still working at around 9:45 a.m. to put out a fire in an antique store in the 9000...
