Pedestrian struck by car, dies after attempting to cross highway
A 79-year-old Puyallup woman who was hit by a car after attempting to cross state Route 162 in McMillin on Nov. 29 died at the scene, according to a news release from the Washington State Patrol.
DUI suspect arrested 3 separate times in a week free again in Pierce County
TACOMA, Wash. - A woman in Pierce County has been arrested for three separate cases of DUIs over the course of roughly a week. However, she has already been released from custody. According to court documents, the suspect, 46-year-old Kylene Ann Robertson, admitted to "suffering from an addiction to inhalants."
Dead birds in Lake Tapps spark bird flu concerns
Dead birds have been found at Lake Tapps in Pierce County, raising concerns among residents about the possibility of bird flu.
Lawsuit Alleges Design Flaws to Blame for Tesla Crash that Killed Washington State Woman...
Design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to suddenly accelerate out of control before it crashed into a utility pole and burst into flames, killing a woman and severely injuring her husband, a lawsuit filed in federal court alleges. Another defect with the door handle design thwarted bystanders who were...
Meet the New Mayor of Tacoma – Mayor Elect Anders Ibsen
The City of Tacoma will be swearing in a new Mayor, Anders Ibsen, in January 2026. Ibsen is the Former Deputy Mayor and a Councilmember for the City of Tacoma, where he served for 8 years. The Tacoma native and father of a 3-year-old is a managing broker with Windermere Real Estate, as well as a Certified Residential...
Police look for more suspects after teens open fire on police during South Seattle...
Seattle police have four teens in custody and are looking for two other suspects after the occupants of a stolen car opened fire on officers during a high-speed chase Saturday night.
Office slump hits Seattle hard
Seattle leads the nation in office rent declines as vacancies climb to record highs, according to a November CoStar analysis. Why it matters: Seattle's office slump is reshaping the region's commercial real estate landscape — with long-term implications for property values, city tax revenues and the future of downtown.
Shattered window, expired tabs lead Seattle police to fentanyl bust
Seattle Police Department officers made a drug bust in First Hill on Sunday, seizing several grams of narcotics and plastic baggies.
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Images of meat that was destined for an unpermitted food vendor in Pierce County, but was left sitting outside, recently caused a stir on the internet. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department released photos from “obvious food-safety violations” found at a home that was being used as a kitchen space by multiple...
Pedestrian hit by car during foggy conditions, Thurston County fire agency says
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at state Route 507 and Vail Road Southeast in Yelm on Sunday night, according to the Southeast Thurston Fire Authority. According to a social media post from the Fire Authority, crews responded to the incident about 7 p.m. on Nov. 30. “Responders arrived to find one patient down...

















