Pierce Transit rolls out expanded bus routes, more frequent service
Starting Sunday, commuters in Pierce County will see improved public transit options as Pierce Transit rolls out expanded bus routes and more frequent service.
Gunfire Scare Rattles Tacoma Mall As Police Hunt Source
A quiet Sunday near Tacoma Mall turned tense when multiple reports of gunfire sent officers racing to the 4500 block of South Steele Street. Tacoma police said they were investigating the incident and, as of Sunday night, had found no shooting victims and had not been notified of anyone with gunshot wounds at local...
Man found dead in Kent floating face down in Lake Fenwick
A man was found dead floating face down in Lake Fenwick in Kent. Kent Police and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched at about 12:33 p.m. Monday, March 23 to Lake Fenwick after a witness called 911 to report the floating body, according to a March 23 Kent Police news release. The lake is part of Lake Fenwick Park at...
Tacoma woman recovering after home shot more than 50 times
A Tacoma woman is on the road to recovery after a group of gunmen opened fire on her house, hitting her multiple times.
⚠️ Wetland buffer reduction proposed for Frederickson housing project
Pierce County staff have reviewed a request to reduce an 80‑foot wetland buffer to about 32 feet for the proposed Zoe Planned Development District in Frederickson. The change would allow construction of 187th Street East to reach Lots 20–24 and a stormwater tract within a 24‑lot subdivision on a 10.18‑acre site. The...
Hidden inside a Harley Dealership, a Southern kitchen is winning over the South Sound
FIFE, Wash. — There are no signs out front. No sandwich boards. No marquee. Just rows of gleaming motorcycles and the faint smell of something extraordinary coming from the back of Destination Harley-Davidson. That's where Warnessa Victorian runs Lizzie Lou's Too, a Southern comfort food kitchen that has quietly...
Man charged after water balloon incident leads to Tacoma, WA shooting
A 31-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he chased down a group of teens following a water balloon incident, then shot and robbed them in Tacoma. The victim survived, and prosecutors say additional charges, including attempted murder, could be filed.
Seattle Sky Tragedy: Pilot Identified After Small-Plane Crash Caught On Camera
A pilot killed in a small-plane crash near Seattle has been identified, and stark bystander video of the impact is now circulating online. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, and investigators remained on-site for hours as officials documented the wreckage and worked through the process of notifying next of kin.
Wally’s Chowder House and Drive-In Set to Change Ownership: ‘They’re Old School, That’s Our...
Two longtime Washington restaurants will change ownership later this spring. Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines and Wally’s Drive-In in Buckley will soon come under the ownership of hospitality veteran David Meinert, the force behind Hold Fast Hospitality. Meinert purchased the restaurants from the retiring owner...
Heating outage affects multiple UW Tacoma buildings
The March 8 heating outage left several campus buildings with limited heat as UW Tacoma Facilities works toward repairs before the spring quarter. A heating outage that began on March 8 left several UW Tacoma buildings without functional heat, causing some classes to relocate while students and employees adjusted to...
