Covington community remembers fallen Air Force captain
The Covington community came together Monday night to honor Air Force Captain Ariana Savino, one of six service members killed in a plane crash in Iraq.
Five squirrels killed in Browns Point after bite reports
Washington state wildlife officers euthanized five squirrels in Northeast Tacoma this week following reports of at least one bite incident in the Browns Point neighborhood.
Alina’s Café Brings Heartfelt Flavors and Family Tradition to Des Moines
Since February 2024, family-owned Alina’s Café has brought a warm, personal touch to the Des Moines dining scene. Lovingly named after their owners’ granddaughter, the charming corner restaurant reflects the heart and heritage of its founding husband-and-wife team, Karina Aglae Soto-Leyva and Rafael Alonso...
A farmers market favorite, Tacoma sourdough bread bakery quietly opened last week
As the clock ticked toward 8 a.m. on March 19, the ovens inside 1702 6th Ave. had already been hot for several hours. Staff tore down the paper that had been covering the new windows for months and clicked on a neon “open” sign. Balloon Roof Baking Co. began serving sourdough loaves and bagels, croissants, large...
Pierce Transit rolls out expanded bus routes, more frequent service
Starting Sunday, commuters in Pierce County will see improved public transit options as Pierce Transit rolls out expanded bus routes and more frequent service.
Gunfire Scare Rattles Tacoma Mall As Police Hunt Source
A quiet Sunday near Tacoma Mall turned tense when multiple reports of gunfire sent officers racing to the 4500 block of South Steele Street. Tacoma police said they were investigating the incident and, as of Sunday night, had found no shooting victims and had not been notified of anyone with gunshot wounds at local...
Man found dead in Kent floating face down in Lake Fenwick
A man was found dead floating face down in Lake Fenwick in Kent. Kent Police and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched at about 12:33 p.m. Monday, March 23 to Lake Fenwick after a witness called 911 to report the floating body, according to a March 23 Kent Police news release. The lake is part of Lake Fenwick Park at...
Tacoma woman recovering after home shot more than 50 times
A Tacoma woman is on the road to recovery after a group of gunmen opened fire on her house, hitting her multiple times.
⚠️ Wetland buffer reduction proposed for Frederickson housing project
Pierce County staff have reviewed a request to reduce an 80‑foot wetland buffer to about 32 feet for the proposed Zoe Planned Development District in Frederickson. The change would allow construction of 187th Street East to reach Lots 20–24 and a stormwater tract within a 24‑lot subdivision on a 10.18‑acre site. The...
Hidden inside a Harley Dealership, a Southern kitchen is winning over the South Sound
FIFE, Wash. — There are no signs out front. No sandwich boards. No marquee. Just rows of gleaming motorcycles and the faint smell of something extraordinary coming from the back of Destination Harley-Davidson. That's where Warnessa Victorian runs Lizzie Lou's Too, a Southern comfort food kitchen that has quietly...
