Seattle man arrested after allegedly threatening neighbor over fireworks with pistol
He denied threatening anyone with a firearm but admitted telling the victim, “fireworks are not worth your life.”
Downtown Kent to host free Cajun and Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16
The sounds, sights, flavors and soul of the South are returning to downtown Kent as the Kent Downtown Partnership hosts its lively Cajun & Creole Fest on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 7 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature live Zydeco and blues music, regional cuisine, and cultural...
Seattle woman celebrates 107th birthday with music, Bingo and a positive outlook
Facciuto credits her long life to staying active and having strong friendships.
U.S. Coast Guard sailing ship to visit Seattle, open to the public
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Barque Eagle will be visiting Seattle and open for public tours on July 9 and 10, according to a release from the Coast Guard.
3 Washington Cities Among The ‘Most Stressed’ Cities In The U.S.
Another Evergreen State locale was named among the "least stressed" in the country.
‘Belltown Hellcat’ driver sentenced to 30 days in jail for reckless driving
Miles Hudson, the man better known for his vehicle, the “Belltown Hellcat,” has been sentenced to about a month in jail for reckless driving.
Gee Scott: ‘You’re a jerk’ if you set off fireworks after the Fourth of...
Fireworks tend to go rogue during the Fourth of July holiday, with holiday-themed pyrotechnics continuing throughout the night for days on end—a common frustration for those who want to put the holiday behind them, like KIRO host Gee Scott. “I’m not trying to be funny by this, but I’m...
Play ball – for a price. New athletics fee coming to Tacoma Public Schools
Want to play sports at a Tacoma public school in the 2025-26 school year? Get ready to pay. Tension has risen among teachers, support staff and the district’s administration in recent months as Tacoma Public Schools continues to grapple with its budget deficit. The News Tribune’s Isha Trivedi reported in May that the...
The Evergreen State College Alumnus Kwabi Amoah-Forson Tells 2025 Graduates to Remain Hopeful and...
Kwabi Amoah-Forson, a humanitarian and influencer from Tacoma, found his calling at The Evergreen State College where, he graduated with a liberal arts degree in 2015 from the Tacoma campus. “Evergreen was instrumental in me finding my purpose in life,” he says. “I would not be where I am today without Evergreen.”
Tacoma man dead, 2 others hurt after police pursuit ends in crash north of...
A 41-year-old Tacoma man died Sunday evening while fleeing from Yelm police when he lost control of his vehicle, struck another driver on state Route 507 and was ejected, according to the Washington State Patrol. The State Patrol identified the deceased as Jeremy L. Stahl. Two people in the vehicle not involved in...
