Tacoma WA

GIG HARBOR, Wash. — City officials in Gig Harbor said they removed hundreds of “love locks” from a popular pedestrian bridge near downtown after inspectors raised safety concerns. The city’s public works director said the locks — commonly seen as symbols of love and commitment on bridges...

A 5-acre Northeast Tacoma property is being considered for redevelopment for new housing in the form of duplexes and four-plexes. The proposal is in pre-application stage, with information provided to the City of Tacoma this month. Damon DeRosa is principal engineer with LeRoy Surveyors & Engineers, Inc. of Puyallup...

Join Park Steward Sean and other volunteers to help care for Swan Creek Park on the first Sunday of each month from 12–2 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome—no experience needed. Tools and training are provided, but please bring gloves, water, and a snack. The group meets at the Lister Elementary School...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Tacoma has several wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes — from energetic puppies to loyal adults. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

Following their successful competition against more than 5,000 teams from around the world, four cadets from Gig Harbor’s Peninsula School District’s Naval Junior ROTC Tidehawk Company will be attending the JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C, June...

Editor’s note: The Blotter is written based on information provided by Gig Harbor Police , Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. A 26-year-old Gig Harbor man took a drink from a can of hard cider in plain view of an officer following a collision on March 18. Predictably, officers later...

Sometimes the most extraordinary places hide in plain sight, waiting for you to stumble upon them like a secret your neighbor forgot to mention. The Point Defiance Rose Garden in Tacoma, Washington is one of those magical spots that makes you wonder why you’ve been driving past it all these years without stopping.

Majeed Guerry, 31, was charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder and assault, in connection with the shooting on Feb. 28 in Tacoma, Wash.

There’s something magical about watching a movie under the stars while sitting in your pajamas, and the Rodeo Drive-In in Bremerton has been perfecting this art form for more than seven decades. This isn’t just a theater; it’s a time machine that runs on popcorn and nostalgia.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Police arrested a 28-year-old Burien man who was behind the wheel of a stolen car when he fled and crashed early Friday, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident began when a stolen Infiniti G37 was seen speeding at 130 mph on southbound...