Vickery Ave Corridor Claims Another Life In Deadly Late-Night Rollover
A 63-year-old man was killed early Thursday when his car overturned in a single-vehicle crash along Vickery Avenue East in unincorporated Pierce County. Deputies and firefighters arrived to find the vehicle on its roof, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are still working to determine what...
Dispute outside Tacoma convenience store leaves one man shot, another arrested
A man accused of shooting another man outside a convenience store in Tacoma on Tuesday claims the victim tried to beat him up, according to court documents. Prosecutors charged the 32-year-old man with first-degree assault. A plea of not guilty was entered on the man’s behalf during his arraignment Wednesday...
Former Olympian’s Gig Harbor swim school now part of national chain
Seven-time Olympic medalist Amanda Beard has sold her interest in the Gig Harbor swim school named after her. Beard, now an assistant swimming coach at the University of Arizona, founded the school on Point Fosdick Drive in 2017. It is now called Emler Swim School of Gig Harbor. The Gig...
Washington Weather Alert: Flood Risk Through Friday Afternoon as Rivers Rise in Seattle, Everett,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, WA – Rising rivers and steady rainfall are creating an increasing flood threat across western Washington, with impacts expected to intensify through Friday afternoon. According to the National...
Father awaits answers after missing Ballard woman found dead
The body of Violet Benjamin, a missing 28-year-old Ballard woman, was recovered Wednesday in the water near a public boat launch at Shilshole Avenue Northwest and 14th Avenue Northwest. Her father, Yobie Benjamin, has been in Seattle searching for his daughter since she went missing. Now, he waits for the...
Home builder acquires 18 acres in Northeast Tacoma. Here’s what’s planned there
A site that has been in the works for new housing development in Northeast Tacoma has sold to the home builder involved in the project. The Kirkland office of Pennsylvania-based Toll Bros. Inc. this month purchased property at 5920 Browns Point Blvd., along with vacant property along Beverly Avenue Northeast, for...
Snow surprise: Kent receives first snow of winter on March 13
The city of Kent received its first snow of winter on Friday, March 13. Kent Reporter Facebook readers were asked to submit photos of the snow and more than 60 people responded with shots from around town. Several of those are included here. Thanks to all readers who submitted photos.
Pierce County records detail alleged five-hour delay in getting help before woman’s 2024 death
PUYALLUP, Wash. — A Pierce County man has been charged in the 2024 death of Tashylah Combs, according to court documents filed this week. Kai Domonic Butler has been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, felony fourth-degree assault, unlawful imprisonment and...
Find sweet treats, antiques, clothes, more at big annual flea market in Tacoma
The Fieldhouse Flea Market is back this Saturday, welcoming over 90 vendors to the University of Puget Sound. The university’s Women’s League has put on the annual event since 1968, with ticket revenue going toward student scholarships. Vendors are divided into different categories — antique/vintage/repurposed items,...
Puyallup School District plans to cut $15 million, including dozens of positions
The second-largest school district in Pierce County has updated its proposed budget cuts for the 2026-2027 school year. These new cuts rescue many things that were on the chopping block, such as the Puyallup High School pool, high school gymnastics and librarian services for fourth and fifth graders. However, they...
