Gig Harbor woman funds ad campaign to push Pierce County to pay deputies competitively
GIG HARBOR, Wash. — A woman who lives in unincorporated Pierce County says a fight between the sheriff's guild and the county executive's office over how much deputies are paid is putting her and her neighbors in danger. Ann Jolie of Gig Harbor is now using her own money...
WATCH: Man throws dog at deputies in Pierce County, tries to avoid arrest
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office shared body camera video of a man throwing a dog at a deputy, trying to avoid arrest. They say he also gave them several fake names, hoping they wouldn’t find out he had several warrants out for his arrest.
Burgers with a Purpose: Shake Shack Lands at Tacoma Mall’s New Village
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. South Sound diners, meet the newest arrival: Shake Shack opened November 12 inside the Village at Tacoma Mall (4502 S. Steele Street, Suite 1635). The first Pierce County location is running 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 10 a.m.–11 p.m....
Former Tacoma attorney sentenced for stealing over $500K from disabled client
SEATTLE — A former Tacoma attorney was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison Friday for embezzling more than $530,000 from a disabled client's trust fund over a 10-year period, all while falsely accusing her of overspending. Colby Parks, 65, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for stealing from a...
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office assistant fired after felony domestic violence charges
An office assistant with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was fired Wednesday after the employee was charged with two felony offenses relating to an argument with her mother.
15-year-old arrested for Port Orchard, WA stabbing
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - A 15-year-old boy is under investigation following a stabbing near a convenience store in Port Orchard on Thursday night. The teen was arrested for first-degree assault after a deal went bad between himself and two other teens. The backstory: — Two 16-year-olds arranged to meet the...
Seattle man charged with murder in stabbing death of 83-year-old roommate
SEATTLE — A 51-year-old man is accused of stabbing one of his roommates multiple times, killing him at a group home in Seattle on Nov. 8, according to new charging documents. Michael John Perdew was charged with one count of first-degree murder on Nov. 13, according to the King...
Seattle mayor-elect to enter office facing challenges with empty storefronts, restaurants
SEATTLE — Seattle's Mayor-elect Katie Wilson will enter City Hall facing headwinds in the local economy and budget troubles right out the gate, which will create instant challenges around her proposals for new taxes. This week, Skillet announced it will close multiple restaurant locations, and Pablo Y Pablo said...
Prosecutors: Concertgoer fled to Alabama after punch kills man at White River Amphitheatre
Prosecutors allege Devin Brice McCurdy struck Brandon Godsey once in the face after a brief argument as crowds were leaving the venue following a concert.
Tacoma Woman Caught on Camera Accusing Latino Family of Being ‘Illegal’ After Fender Bender,...
TACOMA, WASHINGTON – What started as a minor fender bender quickly turned into an ugly confrontation when a woman in Tacoma accused a Latino family of being “illegal” and repeatedly shouted at them in the middle of the street. The encounter, caught entirely on video, has now gone viral — and people online are calling...

















