Tacoma WA

If you love seafood with a side of waterfront views, this is your place. Elliott’s Oyster House quietly delivers some of Seattle’s most memorable bites, from briny oysters to perfectly seared salmon. The vibe is polished yet welcoming, and the team guides you through the menu like trusted...

A man was found dead Sunday morning, and now his death is being investigated as a homicide, the Tacoma Police Department announced. The man suffered a gunshot wound, Officer Shelbie Boyd said in an update Sunday afternoon. The man’s age wasn’t immediately known, she said. About 9:40 a.m., police were dispatched to...

TACOMA, Wash. — More than 100 Stadium High School students walked off campus Sunday afternoon to protest, one of several student demonstrations held across western Washington. “Now what’s spreading is spreading to the youth, and I think that’s one of the most important things because we’re like the new...

During a routine patrol through Pierce County, Washington, a sheriff’s deputy suddenly found himself in the middle of a heartbreaking scene. A small white stray tried to make it across the roadway but was hit by a passing vehicle. Hurt and overwhelmed with fear, the dog fled the area, running on instinct and...

The store’s return highlights Tacoma’s historic Japanese American community. Uwajimaya will return to Tacoma in 2027, bringing the longtime Pacific Northwest Asian grocery chain back to the city where it was founded nearly a century ago. It will replace the former Hobby Lobby at Tacoma Central near Interstate 5 and...

Amazon’s latest layoff notice filed with the state of Washington offers a breakdown of how many jobs in Pierce County are affected. According to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed Jan. 29, 13 employees in Sumner and one employee in DuPont at Amazon facilities in those cities are set to see their...

11:02 AM: One month before the South Delridge Walgreens (9456 16th SW) announced its impending closure late last summer, we had reported it was on the market. Now, it’s been sold. The sale, first reported by the Daily Journal of Commerce, was for $2.4 million – a third below the $3.75 million asking price in our...

7-Eleven Inc. has opened a new convenience store inside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offering 24-hour service to travelers and airport employees, the company said. The store is located before security, near baggage claim areas 15 and 16, and officially opened Friday, Jan. 23, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting, Seattle Police said.

Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise taxes on cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco products, potentially pushing the price of a pack of cigarettes in Seattle to about $17.