100 cats rescued from ‘deplorable conditions’ in Buckley
BUCKLEY, Wash. — Over 100 cats were rescued on Wednesday from "deplorable conditions" inside a Buckley home and an animal cruelty investigation is underway, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Buckley police officers initially received a tip about the cats and upon investigation, police found the home...
Deputy witnesses shoplifting, arrests suspect with felony warrant in Burien
A Burien Police deputy arrested a man early Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 after witnessing a shoplifting incident at a downtown Burien gas station and discovering the suspect was wanted on […] The post Deputy witnesses shoplifting, arrests suspect with felony warrant in Burien appeared first on The B-Town (Burien) Blog .
Man arrested in connection to missing woman found dead in Mason County
MASON COUNTY, Wash. — A 45-year-old Bremerton man has been arrested in connection to the death of Mallory Barbour, whose remains were found two months after she went missing in 2025. Mason County Sheriff’s Office detectives said the man was arrested on Jan. 7 and is in custody at...
Report: Federal immigration agents continued using Washington driver data through state-run system
SEATTLE — Luis remembers the morning clearly. It was just after 6:30 a.m. when his father left their home in Renton and was near The Landing, heading to work. Minutes later, immigration agents surrounded the car. “He pulls over, rolls the window down, and they put their arms in...
Heavy snow forecast in parts of western WA, travel could be ‘very difficult to...
A cold weather system is making its way through western Washington this week, with heavy snowfall up to 18 inches in the mountains and winds as high as 35 mph expected in several counties. As a result of the impending cold front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter...
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Busts Burglars and Speedsters in High-Impact Weekend
The Washington State Patrol had issued an alert for a stolen vehicle, which led to a pursuit and the arrest of two suspects. Authorities later determined that the individuals were also connected to a burglary in Roy. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the suspects, ages 19 and 17, were taken into...
Saving ‘dollars and dignity.’ WA works to keep elderly from homelessness
This week, Washington state launched a program to advocate for and assist some of the most vulnerable residents — those in long-term care facilities. The program is aimed at preventing the elderly and those living with disabilities from becoming homeless. It is among the first of its kind in the nation, but officials...
Truck crashes into Bloom Boutique in Gig Harbor, causing gas leak
Bloom Boutique in Gig Harbor is temporarily closed after a truck drove through the store and caused a gas leak.
Man in ‘grave condition’ in hospital after 3-car crash in Pierce County
Deputies are searching for a man who was in a vehicle that caused a three-car crash in the Frederickson area, leaving another man in “grave condition” Wednesday. Witnesses reported at about 5:16 a.m. that a vehicle was driving at high speed near 176th Street and 44th Avenue before it “suddenly jerked” and went into...
Video shows altercation between customer, employee at Federal Way Pizza Hut
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A man could face assault charges for an altercation between him and a Federal Way Pizza Hut employee that was caught on camera. Police responded to the restaurant on the evening of Nov. 13, 2025, on 21st Avenue SW for reports of a fight. Witnesses...
