Burien drug bust nets $100,000 in cocaine, $3,000 in cash, 3 guns & 1...
King County Sheriff’s Office K9 Quinn helped Burien Police and the Precinct 4 Special Emphasis Team seize drugs, cash, and firearms in a bust near Burien on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. Deputies arrested one person and recovered 3 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $100,000, nearly...
Man stabbed aboard Metro bus in downtown Seattle
SEATTLE — A man is in the hospital after a suspect stabbed him aboard a King County Metro bus in downtown Seattle Sunday evening. A 911 caller reported the incident at around 6:08 p.m. The Metro bus was in the area of Third Avenue and Pike Street when the stabbing happened.
Prosecutors push for harder sentence for Shawn Kemp after home detention ruling
SEATTLE — Legal troubles continue for former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp as prosecutors push for a harsher sentence in his second-degree assault case. Despite being sentenced last month to 30 days of home detention and 240 hours of community service, prosecutors are urging a judge to reconsider and impose...
County surpasses 1,300 affordable housing units
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Pierce County Council approved $12.2 million to fund four housing projects that will create or preserve 646 units of affordable housing for individuals and families. The funding comes from taxes generated by the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act, which has supported the creation,...
City of Tacoma Seeks Applicants for Police Advisory Committee to Enhance Department Transparency and...
The City of Tacoma is calling for applications to fill six positions within its Community's Police Advisory Committee (CPAC), targeting representation from Council District Nos. 1, 4, and 5; a dedicated youth position for those aged 16-18, and two at-large positions. This volunteer committee serves as a consultative...
What’s new at the State Fair? Restaurants, rooftop bar and other major changes
Puyallup is celebrating more than a century of fair fun – and fairgoers can expect a plethora of new experiences this year. The Washington State Fair has unveiled four major projects for its 125th anniversary. Guests can enjoy food from a James Beard-nominated chef at the new 1900 Food Hall & Roo ftop Bar, listen...
Pet of the Week: Luna
Meet our pet of the week, Luna, who is available for adoption at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
Seattle woman pleads not guilty in murder of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut, a 21-year-old woman, pleaded not guilty to the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent on Jan. 20 of this year.
Nine Lives Gala: ‘Paw-fect’ way to support Seattle animal-saving efforts
SHORELINE, Wash. — You can choose to "dress to the nines" or wear your best version of a "tuxedo cat" look for Seattle Area Feline Rescue's Sept. 20 Nine Lives Gala. The major fundraiser will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shoreline Community College. It will feature live...
Security guard arrested for impersonating police officer in Bremerton
The Bremerton Police Department arrested a security guard after he impersonated a police officer at an active police scene. According to the department, the suspect arrived at an active police scene in an unmarked Ford Explorer with activated blue police lights. He approached the scene wearing body armor while...
