Local food banks prepare to help more people as SNAP benefits change
Washington state officials believe thousands could lose food assistance when changes to SNAP go into effect. This could be hard on food banks dealing with rising food prices.
Crash on I-5 creates massive backup near Tacoma Dome
All lanes but one on I-5 southbound near the Tacoma Dome are blocked this morning due to a one-car crash.
‘Go Now’ evacuation orders issued for some Belfair residents due to Toonerville wildfire
State officials have issued a “go now” evacuation order for some residents in Belfair, Mason County, due to the Toonerville wildfire that is continuing to spread.
Meet the man behind Tacoma Porchfest’s iconic fire-breathing dragon
This weekend marks the fourth annual Tacoma Porchfest , the free walkable music festival where about 280 local bands take over 110 porches and businesses in Central and North Tacoma . Porchfest will be happening July 12-13, the same weekend as Tacoma Pride this year — something organizer Irina Rasputnis says was a...
Puyallup officer rescues cat ‘in distress’ from backseat of car while investigating traffic warrant
A cat “barely responding to touch” was rescued from the backseat of a person’s car while they were being investigated for a traffic warrant this week in Puyallup.
SPD investigating firework assault that left 23-year-old with ‘significant facial injuries’
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is investigating an assault involving a large firework that seriously injured a man late Monday night in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). SPD officers were initially called to respond to a shooting near 9th Avenue S. and S. Jackson Street before discovering a man,...
Without Proper Accountability Black Students Will Continue To Face Disparities
Persistent gaps between Black and white students in educational outcomes — such as school suspensions, special education assignments, admission to AP or gifted classes, and grade-level retention — continue to shape the lives of children across the United States. But what explains these disparities, and who bears...
Trash pickup disrupted across Western Washington as Teamsters strike spreads
As the strike spread, Republic confirmed it had suspended collection services in King and Snohomish counties for July 9.
Award-Winning Restaurant Closing Permanently After 13 Years
Despite early accolades, The Whale Wins is closing its doors.
No charges filed in Tacoma alleged kidnapping that triggered AMBER Alert
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PCPAO) has declined to file charges against a man initially accused of kidnapping a child in Tacoma that triggered an AMBER Alert in June.
