Tacoma WA

Playtime and Progress: Tacoma Mall’s Family-Friendly Makeover. For generations, shopping malls were the beating heart of American community life. They were where teenagers became "mall rats,” where grandparents gathered for brisk indoor walks, and where everyone, from food-court regulars to window shoppers, found a...

An Enumclaw woman who died after a large tree fell and struck her vehicle last week has been identified as Janeil Puckett, according to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office. Puckett, 58, died from blunt-force injury to the head on Nov. 4 on State Route 410. Her manner of death was listed as an accident, the...

An early morning fire in Tacoma on Sunday damaged a fiber optic connection, which is vital for several public-access TV channels and government networks.

A 19-year-old Kent man was arrested and charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly supporting a terrorist organization, and an investigation showed that he participated in group chats with men who planned to commit an attack in Michigan. According to the U.S. District Court of New Jersey court documents,...

On Oct. 22, Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the report of possible human remains located on the beach just outside of Ocean Shores. Detectives responded to the

A 103-year-old bridge in Pierce County permanently closed in April. The state will be investigating how it was handled. The Washington State Department of Transportation permanently closed the Carbon River Fairfax Bridge – which is located near milepost 11.5 on state Route 165 – on April 22. The closure was due to...

Twisted Monkey, a local bar that opened its doors about four months ago, has been the subject of much discussion and speculation. Initially, the excitement was palpable as the community looked forward to a new watering hole in their vicinity. However, the journey of Twisted Monkey has been anything but smooth, with...

The Ruston City Council voted in favor of making its temporary ban on alcohol sales after midnight permanent , despite strong opposition from the business community. On Tuesday the council voted 4-1 to pass the ordinance, which prohibits the sale of alcohol after midnight and requires businesses that do sell alcohol...

While patrolling the streets of Pierce County, Washington, a sheriff’s deputy witnessed a devastating moment. A stray white dog attempted to cross the road but was struck by a passing car. Injured and terrified, the pup bolted from the scene, desperately searching for shelter. Rushing To The Injured Pup.

SEATTLE — The Wenatchee, the state's first hybrid-electric ferry, was taken out of service on Sunday for the third time since the vessel made its debut in July. A Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesperson said one of the main engines shut down twice due to a fault in the "overspeed protection circuit." Engineers...