Man found guilty in Maple Valley double-homicide case
MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. — A jury found Brandon Gerner guilty in a Maple Valley double-murder case. Gerner was found guilty of first- and second-degree murder in the 2023 killings of Robert Leroy Frederick Riley and Ashley Nicole Williams. A co-defendant who prosecutors say helped conceal the killings previously pleaded...
The Tiny Drive-In In Washington With Milkshakes Worth Driving Across The State For
Sometimes the best things come in small packages, and sometimes those small packages are tiny drive-ins that serve milkshakes capable of changing your entire perspective on frozen beverages. PICK-QUICK Drive In in Fife, Washington is one of those rare places where the food is so good that people genuinely do...
At Mariners games, you can get your food by the boatload … literally
Ballpark food can come in many vessels, whether it’s a traditional tray, a bucket or novelty helmets. The Mariners are aiming for a much bolder choice of vessel for food this year. On Tuesday, the Mariners announced that they are selling a new Washington State Ferries souvenir boat for...
One Member of Violent Home Invasion Robbery Crew Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
According to the plea agreement, Johnson admitted he was part of a robbery crew that included codefendant Kevin Thissel, 29, and other co-conspirators. During the summer of 2022, the group targeted families for home invasion robberies. The crew would break into homes in the middle of the night dressed in...
What FBI data says about Pierce County crime in Sheriff Keith Swank’s first year
Violent crimes and property offenses declined in unincorporated Pierce County during Sheriff Keith Swank’s first year in office, according to FBI data, continuing a trend of slowing crime rates after pandemic-era highs . The county has seen disturbing acts of violence in the last 14 months, events that have rattled...
This Oversized Washington Thrift Store Is Packed With Unbelievable Bargains
Walking into a thrift store and finding exactly what you need at a price that doesn’t make you cry is basically modern magic. The Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center in Puyallup performs this magic trick daily, and the bargains are so good they almost seem illegal. There’s...
Pre-Dawn Federal Way SWAT Raid Nabs Suspect Wanted In San Jose
Before sunrise on Wednesday, around 5:45 a.m., the Valley SWAT team moved into the area of SW 305th Street and 2nd Avenue SW in Federal Way to serve a warrant and arrest a suspect. Police say the person is wanted on a felony assault warrant issued out of San Jose and will be extradited to California to face that...
New Tacoma TV Drama Pilot Teases ‘Meth Labs in the Woods’
A new TV drama set in Tacoma says it includes ‘a little bit of meth labs in the woods.’
Texas Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First Seattle Location
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) will open its first restaurant in Seattle on Denny Way. The fast-growing hot chicken brand will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, March 28. On the opening day, the first 250 guests in line will get free food and drinks. The chain is also...
24-year-old suspected rapist arrested by Kent police
Kent police arrested a 24-year-old suspected rapist wanted in Bothell.
