Deciphering the Impact of TPS Property Tax Proposals: A Community Discussion
A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) Propositions 1 and 2. The post's author expressed confusion over the math in the TPS booklet, which stated that the propositions would increase property taxes by $3.02 per $1,000 of assessed value, costing residents an average...
90-Year-Old Woman Killed in Steilacoom Train Crash Shortly After Being Reported Missing
A fatal train crash in Steilacoom claimed the life of a 90-year-old woman minutes after she and her husband were reported missing on Monday night. According to MyNorthwest, a freight train collided with their vehicle near Union Avenue around 11 p.m., sadly resulting in her death. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office...
Why Pierce County is changing the way it reports deaths to the public
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office next week will change the way it publicly reports deaths under its jurisdiction. The office, which focuses on investigating unnatural deaths, plans to launch an online portal Dec. 1 that will provide real-time information about decedents, according to county officials,...
WSP asks witnesses to rock-throwing assault in Tacoma to come forward
State troopers are asking witnesses to come forward related to an incident over the weekend where a man allegedly threw a cement block at a passing vehicle , leaving a passenger with life-threatening injuries in Tacoma. A man was on Interstate 705 on Nov. 22 between the 9th Street on-ramp and the state Route 509...
One dead, two arrested in Federal Way shooting
One person was killed in a shooting in Federal Way overnight, according to police.
Does Anyone Have Information About the Incident on Eastbound 520 on Tuesday Night (11/25)?
On Tuesday night (11/25), an unusual incident occurred on 520 eastbound, causing a significant delay for motorists. Cars were halted on the on-ramp exiting I-5 north leading to the 520 bridge for an extended period of 40 minutes. A police car was seen maneuvering through the congested traffic, prompting drivers to...
WA Deputy Stumbles on 6 Stolen Vehicles in Illegal Encampment
Police officer | David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A routine patrol turned into a major stolen-vehicle recovery The post WA Deputy Stumbles on 6 Stolen Vehicles in Illegal Encampment appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
Seattle woman looks for answers after father found dead inside apartment
A Seattle woman is looking for answers after her father was found shot to death inside his Mount Baker apartment last week.
Meth pipe and foil giveaway: What Denver can learn from Seattle
Some people may think that Denver’s and Seattle’s commonalities include stunning skylines, outdoor adventures, and housing that is extremely expensive. But the two cities also share a much more sinister feature: Both cities pass out free methamphetamine pipes and foil for fentanyl.
Puyallup man critically injured after concrete block was thrown through windshield on I-705
TACOMA, Wash. — A 64-year-old Puyallup man is fighting for his life in intensive care after a concrete block crashed through his car windshield on Interstate 705 near downtown Tacoma Saturday night. Washington State Patrol (WSP) has arrested a 38-year-old Vancouver man in connection with the attack. Trevor Wagoner...
