Without Proper Accountability Black Students Will Continue To Face Disparities
Persistent gaps between Black and white students in educational outcomes — such as school suspensions, special education assignments, admission to AP or gifted classes, and grade-level retention — continue to shape the lives of children across the United States. But what explains these disparities, and who bears...
Trash pickup disrupted across Western Washington as Teamsters strike spreads
As the strike spread, Republic confirmed it had suspended collection services in King and Snohomish counties for July 9.
Award-Winning Restaurant Closing Permanently After 13 Years
Despite early accolades, The Whale Wins is closing its doors.
No charges filed in Tacoma alleged kidnapping that triggered AMBER Alert
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PCPAO) has declined to file charges against a man initially accused of kidnapping a child in Tacoma that triggered an AMBER Alert in June.
15-year-old Indigenous teenager missing out of Pierce County, State Patrol says
A 15-year-old Indigenous teenager from Pierce County has been missing since Saturday. A missing-persons alert was activated for Ashrya McCallum, who was last seen about 7 p.m. The alert activated by Washington State Patrol on behalf of the Puyallup Tribal Police Department says McCallum might not be able to return to...
Tukwila Police arrest mobile drug dealer operating near youth at public park
Tukwila Police have arrested a convicted felon accused of running a mobile drug delivery operation – including near areas frequented by children – according to a department statement released on Thursday, July 3. Police said the arrest was the result of an investigation led by the department’s Special...
Police pursuit out of Yelm ends in deadly crash, major road blockage in Pierce...
One person died Sunday night in a multi-vehicle collision that followed a police pursuit from Yelm to Pierce County, Washington State Patrol trooper John Datillo posted on social media. Troopers and a Washington State Department of Transportation crew responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck blocking all of...
Fireworks cause over $200k in damages in unincorporated Pierce County
Fireworks-related incidents over the Fourth of July weekend caused over $200,000 in damage in unincorporated Pierce County.
Human-caused wildfire closes trails near Lake Cushman in the Olympics
MASON COUNTY, Wash. — Three trails, two recreation areas and one campground are closed in the Olympia National Forest (ONF) by a human-caused fire. The fire was reported Sunday, July 6, near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along the Lake Cushman Corridor, according to ONF officials. The fire – named...
Seattle woman arrested in Centralia for theft from Coach Outlet, forgery and financial fraud
A 42-year-old Seattle woman was arrested in Centralia Thursday, July 3, and charged Monday in Lewis County Superior Court with unlawful possession of payment instrument, forgery, first-degree
