Wilson wants new Seattle taxes for big business and the wealthy
SEATTLE, WA – Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is considering new taxes on large businesses and wealthy individuals. Wilson told a community forum on Friday night that the taxes could help fill a gap in the city’s 2027
Seattle traffic impacted as thousands march for WA ‘No Kings’ protests
SEATTLE - Thousands of residents gathered across the Puget Sound region on Saturday as part of more than 3,000 planned "No Kings" protests in the United States amid a heavy traffic day for the city due to multiple community and sporting events. As crowds convened on the sunny weekend day...
Pierce County deputy-involved shooting under investigation in Spanaway
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department reports that on March 23, 2025, deputies attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for felony harassment following a domestic incident earlier that day. When deputies tried to stop the suspect’s vehicle near the 17300 block of Pacific Avenue South in Spanaway, the suspect fled and...
Puyallup gets a new McDonalds, apartment complex
A new McDonalds restaurant has opened at 731 Shaw Road East in Puyallup. It is across from East Town Crossing, a new apartment complex with two- and three-bedroom apartments available to lease.
Shuttered Yella Beak Saloon Plots Big Enumclaw Comeback Under New Owners
The Yella Beak Saloon, the long-running country bar on the Auburn-Enumclaw Road, is gearing up for a second act under new ownership after going dark in early January. New owners Marianne and Richard Eveland, listed on recent business filings, say they plan to renovate the space at 23525 SE 436th St. while preserving...
Tacoma man arrested after alleged drive-by shooting on his own family with child in...
Deputies de-escalated the situation, the man released the child to family members, and was subsequently arrested.
Washington Man Allegedly Shot Teen For Throwing Water Balloons At Vehicles
A Washington man is facing charges for allegedly chasing a group of juveniles that was throwing water balloons and shooting one of them in the chest, authorities said. The Tacoma Police Department said officers responded to the reported shooting at around 9:14 p.m. on Feb. 28. They arrived to find a group of four...
Police say rider pulled gun on train near Puyallup station, forcing riders off
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A man accused of pulling out and cocking a gun on a train in Puyallup while drinking alcohol is now facing charges including first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful transit conduct and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, according to court documents. Pierce County...
11-Year-Old Girl Pulled From West Seattle Water in Critical Condition
11-Year-Old Girl Pulled From West Seattle Water in Critical Condition An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being rescued from the water in West Seattle early Friday morning. Seattle Fire Department crews responded to a water rescue call around 12:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of Chelan Avenue Southwest, and...
Is ICE breaking Washington law? Masked agents caught on camera days after ban
WHITE CENTER, Wash. — Less than ten days after Washington’s new law banning face coverings for law enforcement took effect, videos captured masked immigration agents making arrests in South King County. KING 5 obtained footage from two arrests in White Center and Burien that appear to show agents...

















