Sheriff eyes no-body prosecution of mother suspected in child’s disappearance
GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Prosecutors and law enforcement are considering a no-body prosecution of the mother of Oakley Carlson in connection with the child’s disappearance in 2021. The Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday that Jordan Bowers remains a person of interest in the case. Bowers was...
Multiple Gig Harbor schools put into lockdown after cougar sighting
A cougar was spotted near two Gig Harbor schools, prompting a lockdown for students and staff of both campuses on Tuesday.
Seattle Police find drugs, cash and a gun during arrest in First Hill
The Seattle Police Department says they arrested a suspect with multiple felonies during a drug arrest in First Hill.
14 people arrested in Centralia ‘circus house’ drug bust
Centralia Police arrested 14 people this week for what they are calling an illegal weed growing operation out of a home—a place the community calls the ‘Circus House.’
Kent Police and Valley SWAT arrest suspect in fatal EZ Smoke Shop case
Kent Police say a 28-year-old Kent man was arrested on suspicion of killing a 58-year-old Covington man who was injured during a confrontation outside EZ Smoke Shop on Pacific Highway South on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Officers were dispatched at about 7:52 p.m. Sept. 16 to 26022 Pacific Highway South for...
Seattle reels after deadly CID shooting, leaders call for help
A deadly shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District has intensified calls for stronger public safety measures, highlighting ongoing community concerns about crime and homelessness. Residents and community leaders, including Tanya Woo, emphasize the need for a coordinated city-county-state response,...
Authorities in WA seize pills 100 times more potent than fentanyl
Authorities in western Washington have seized over 50,000 counterfeit M30 pills that contain carfentanil, an opioid significantly more potent than fentanyl. The seizure was the result of a multi-agency investigation and led to the arrest of a suspect from Pacific, Washington, who is now facing federal charges. The...
Comedic Chase Ends With Suspects Arrested in Parkland, Local Vigilance Lauded
On Monday, deputies in Parkland were alerted by a citizen about suspicious activity on the 400 block of Wheeler St. S. They found a stolen SUV with three people inside trying to flee, leading to a brief chase, as reported by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. According to the...
2 lanes of major highway out of Pierce County closed after bridge strike
A bridge strike has shut down two left lanes of northbound state Route 167 at 3rd Avenue in Pacific until further notice, the Washington State Department of Transportation reported Tuesday evening. Bridge inspectors advised the closure while they assess the damage and decide next steps, WSDOT said. The southbound...
Tacoma health dept. spent $140K on lawyers after director accused of bullying
Public records show that the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department spent $140,463 on attorney’s fees in the four months following a complaint submitted to the TPCHD Board of Health that alleged its public health director created a hostile work environment. As previously reported by The News Tribune, three unions...
