Business planned for Harborview Drive hopes to offer a place for Gig Harbor to...
In 1979, with their native Iran in the midst of a revolution, a family arrived in the United States with hope and the determination to start over. Pouneh Minovi Kaufman’s family settled in Gig Harbor and began to rebuild their lives. She was 6 years old at the time.
Docs: Lacey mom accused buying pot in bulk from shops to upsell it to...
A 57-year-old woman accused of running a drug operation targeting children from her Lacey home pleaded not guilty to 10 criminal counts.
City of Tacoma Adds Public Garbage Cans After Community Feedback
The city of Tacoma is increasing the number of public garbage cans across the city by 50% to improve cleanliness, reduce litter and illegal dumping, and support healthier, more welcoming business districts and commercial areas, according to a news release Tuesday. The city’s Tidy-Up Tacoma program is adding 120 new...
Couple accused of stealing $3,267 in items from Centralia Nike outlet
A Dupont man and his significant other are accused of stealing 71 items worth over $3,000 from the Nike outlet store in Centralia. Centralia police arrested Chanan Bunchaidung, 34, on Tuesday
Thurston County school board responds to anti-ICE student walkout
Following an anti-ICE walkout by roughly 50 Yelm High School (YHS) students around 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, the four present members at the Yelm Community Schools (YCS) Board of Directors
Fife Police seeking help locating 53-year-old man last seen on Feb. 13
The Fife Police Department is searching for a man who has been missing since Feb. 13, now seeking the public’s assistance in locating him.
Ricky’s Lounge Brings Speakeasy Vibes, Jazz and Authentic Mexican Fare to Downtown Tacoma
Downtown Tacoma is set to welcome a new speakeasy-style lounge, offering guests a journey back to the Prohibition era. Ricky’s Lounge, owned by Santino Telles, will open at 1111 Tacoma Ave. S.. according to the website. “Our true to vision layout will impress you with our look that is...
1 killed in 3-car crash near Tacoma Narrows Bridge
One person has died following a three-car crash near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on Wednesday evening.
Olympia Bill Puts Brakes On Tacoma Tent Crackdown
A new proposal in Olympia, called the Shelters, Not Penalties Act, could limit Tacoma’s ability to clear homeless encampments or enforce anti-camping rules unless officials can prove adequate, accessible shelter was available at the time, including for people with disabilities, pets, or personal belongings. City...
Update: 3-vehicle crash involving dump truck on Pierce County highway cleared
A three-vehicle crash has blocked a lane on southbound state Route 167 in Sumner on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred near West Valley Highway, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation at 1:49 p.m. The crash involves two cars and a dump truck, the WSDOT Tacoma account posted on X. Medical...
