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Man With ‘Custom Bong Device’ Built Into His Car’s Dashboard Arrested For 98th Time

A convicted felon with nearly 100 arrests on his record was arrested following a high-speed chase through Olympia ending in Lacey, Washington. I didn't realize it was illegal to make modifications to your car's dashboard, but it apparently is in Thurston County, Washington. After leading police on an ill-advised...
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Stray Animals Found on March 25, 2026

Four stray animals without microchips were picked up on March 25, 2026:. Sumner: White medium mixed-breed dog found near the 2700 block of E Valley Hwy E (ID: A0060691911). Puyallup: Black and white pitbull mix found near the 200 block of 21st Ave SW (ID: A0060691923).
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Out & About: A Daffodil Parade, ‘The Wall,’ and Gamer’s Rhapsody

One way Pierce County is ringing in spring is with the Grand Floral Parade, which is touching down in four South Sound cities — Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting — to bring some pops of color (especially the yellow of daffodils) to the area as part of the long-running Daffodil Festival. Get more details here.
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Tips sought in 2023 Renton parking lot murder

It's been a little more than three years since a man was shot and killed inside his car in a Renton parking lot. Now, detectives are sharing new details on the case and asking for the public's help to identify his killer.
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Health Department is final hurdle for Ivar’s Seafood Bar

The window coverings have been removed and lighted neon signs announce that Ivar’s Seafood Bar will open soon at Uptown Gig Harbor, pending approval by Pierce County health officials. The city of Gig Harbor granted a certificate of occupancy to the fast-food restaurant. The certificate indicates the building space...
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⚖️ Pierce County pauses new confinement centers for six months

The Pierce County Council has approved a six‑month moratorium on new or expanded involuntary confinement centers in unincorporated Pierce County. The measure, passed March 25, 2026, temporarily stops the County from accepting or processing permit applications for detention or similar facilities while officials review...
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Biggest Drug Bust in Pierce County Nets Over $411K Worth of Narcotics

Over $411K worth of various drugs were confiscated
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Man accused in double murder at Federal Way bar pleads not guilty

A man accused of committing a double murder in 2023 at a bar in Federal Way, who was then placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in March 2025, has pleaded not guilty to his charges. On Wednesday morning, March 25 at the Kent Maleng Regional Justice...
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Pierce County Signs Off On $750K Payout For Remann Hall Abuse Accusers

Pierce County has signed off on another round of payouts tied to its troubled juvenile detention center, approving $750,000 this month for people who say they were sexually abused while locked up at Remann Hall. The two settlements, cleared on March 3 and March 24, are the latest in a growing stack of claims that...
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How Seattle’s Police Salaries Compare To Other Cities

Seattle’s streets tell a story, but what’s the narrative surrounding those who serve and protect? Let’s look at the numbers and the sentiments shaping police recruitment.

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