Beloved Wauna Burger Booted After Lease Fight, Locals Scramble For One Last Bite
Wauna Burger, the small Key Peninsula burger joint that quietly became a local habit, will flip its last patties on May 9 after three years along State Route 302. The owners say a lease dispute is forcing the closure and are already hunting for a new spot, even as regulars hurry in for farewell meals and goodbye milkshakes.
Investigation continues in Kent Police fatal shooting of man
An investigation into the fatal shooting of a Kent man by a Kent Police officer in 2024 has been forwarded to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for final review and determination of charges, if any. The Valley Independent Investigative Team completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting of...
Pierce County: A True Mental Health Failure
On February 12, 2024, Carelon released an email which notified community providers that Recovery Innovations will close two crisis stabilization facilities, one in Fife...
Mershon Elementary School, Circa 1955, Pierce County
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Point Defiance Zoo shares new photos of polar bear twins
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium recently shared new photos of their quickly growing polar bear twins Astra and Laerke. “It’s...
Washington State Energy Workgroup to host Washington State Energy Symposium
LACEY-The Washington State Fire Marshal's Office, as part of the Washington State Energy Workgroup, will be hosting The Washington State Energy Symposium on Thursday,...
Tacoma police release sketch of Point Defiance stabbing suspect
Police say a woman was pinned down and stabbed on a marked trail of the 5-Mile Drive at Point Defiance Park on February...
Washington brothers, ages 12 and 13, charged in wild carjacking and chase
Two brothers, ages 12 and 13, have been charged in King County Juvenile Court with theft and robbery after a carjacking and wild...
Side hustles get big: Tacoma’s Side Piece Kitchen finds success with authentic advertising
When Side Piece Kitchen owners Hailey and Dante Hernandez opened the doors for their brick-and-mortar location back in October 2023, Hailey wasn’t sure...
Pasado’s Safe Haven to provide spay/neuter clinics for low-income families
SEATTLE - During the month of February, Pasado's Safe Haven and other animal welfare organizations are teaming up to host spay/neuter clinics for low-income...

















