Pierce County House Fire Turns Fatal, Woman Killed
One Woman Dead After Pierce County House Fire When I read about this fire, the first thing that stood out […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Tacoma marina damaged by windstorm
A Tacoma marina was battered by Wednesday’s strong winds after getting clogged up by flood debris, causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage.
What led to the failure of the Pacific levee
Water is still flowing over the levee in Pacific, but the barrier that breached Tuesday is holding water, according to mayor Vic Kave.
Burien Police arrest robbery suspects after victim tracks stolen phone
Burien Police arrested two robbery suspects Wednesday night, Dec. 17, 2025 after a victim tracked his stolen phone using a location app, leading deputies to the suspects a short distance from the crime scene. Police said that deputies were flagged down around 10 p.m. Wednesday night at the Burien Precinct...
Cedar River flooding prompts evacuation orders in Maple Valley neighborhood
MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. — Although floodwaters are mostly receding across western Washington, at least one neighborhood in Maple Valley was told to evacuate. New flood warnings were issued for the Cedar and White rivers in south King County, with the Cedar River under a Phase 2 flood stage. Water...
Health officials warn of possible rats in toilets after heavy rain, flooding
KING COUNTY, Wash. — You may come face-to-face with an unexpected problem in your home after the recent heavy rain and flooding. Public Health - Seattle & King County is warning residents about rats possibly showing up in toilets. The rodents may have been swept up in the high...
7 Bitten, 6 Hospitalized After 4 Dogs Attack Neighbors In Washington
Seven people were bitten and six of them were transported to hospitals when they tried to stop an aggressive pack of loose dogs from attacking another dog on Wednesday, officials said. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy arrived on the scene in Bremerton as the attack was underway, and helped a man take...
Motorcyclist critically injured in Renton ‘road rage’ crash; suspect arrested
RENTON, Wash. — A motorcyclist is in serious condition after he was thrown from his bike in what's being described by police as a "road rage" incident. Dustin Umemoto, 42, was riding his 2008 Ducati along Petrovitsky Road in Renton around 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. According to court...
Seattle youth homelessness nonprofit workers quit over shelter concerns
Sherrie Weis loved her job. The former case manager at YouthCare’s adolescent shelter in Seattle used to work 20-hour shifts, go home, take a shower, sleep two hours and be right back at work. And she was never happier. Weis worked with 12- to 17-year-olds, often runaways who were...
Washington State Patrol Trooper Trapped by Intersection Crash
A scary crash involving a Washington State Patrol trooper on 112th Street and Steele Street turned dangerous after they were trapped inside and injured.
