Former Tacoma shelter dog competing for World’s Cutest Rescue Dog
A dog who was formerly housed at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is a top 10 finalist in PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest.
City grapples with loss of South End Fred Meyer store and what could come...
City of Tacoma officials on Tuesday told members of a City Council committee they are still in the “fact-finding” phase of next steps regarding the planned closure of Fred Meyer at 72nd Street and Pacific Avenue. The Tacoma store closure, affecting 226 workers with layoffs planned for late September, is one of...
Washington State Ferries launches trial program allowing leashed dogs in passenger cabins
SEATTLE — For the first time, Washington State Ferries is letting dogs inside passenger cabins as part of a six-month trial. The change, which began last week, will run through February 2026. Under the new rules, dogs on leashes can ride in most passenger areas, except food galleys. Large...
Emergency declared in WA over closure of “critical lifeline” bridge due to semi truck...
The Governor of Washington has declared an emergency over the closure of a “critical lifeline” bridge after a semi truck crash earlier in the month. The accident happened back on August 18th when a semi truck crashed into the bridge, damaging several support beams. The crash forced the closure of the bridge, and the...
14 Hole-In-The-Wall Washington Restaurants That Locals Are Obsessed With
Washington state harbors countless culinary treasures tucked away in unexpected corners. Beyond the famous dining scenes of Seattle and Portland lie small, unassuming eateries that locals guard jealously and return to religiously. These humble establishments might lack fancy decor or extensive marketing, but they...
Operator of drug ring ‘stash house’ in SeaTac receives 3 years prison sentence
A 22-year-old man receives a three-year sentence for running a drug stash house in SeaTac, with 80kg of drugs seized.
Tacoma motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash in Lewis County has died
A 57-year-old Tacoma man who was flown to a hospital Saturday afternoon after a wreck in Lewis County has died, according to the Washington State Patrol. The man was driving his motorcycle on southbound state Route 7 about 1 p.m., just north of Morton. State Patrol said he failed to negotiate a curve, lost control of...
Remains found by overpass identified as 81-year-old missing since 2022, WA cops say
The skeletal remains of a missing 81-year-old have been found near an overpass, Washington police said. Kent officers went to the overpass on Aug. 18 and found human remains, according to an Aug. 26 Facebook post by the police department. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains as Larry...
2 dead in separate drownings amid Washington heatwave
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — One man was pronounced dead, and a teen is still missing in two presumed drownings amid a western Washington heatwave. On Friday evening, a paddleboarder at Medina Beach Park found an unresponsive man floating in the water about 50 yards from shore, according to the Bellevue Fire Department.
Parks Tacoma employee charged with felony harassment after alleged threats at Titlow Park
TACOMA, Wash. — A Parks Tacoma maintenance worker has been charged with felony harassment after allegedly making threatening comments toward a family during an encounter at Titlow Park earlier this month, according to court records. The employee, identified as Anthony Walker, is accused of approaching two young girls...
