Single vehicle crash on I-90
An early morning single-vehicle crash Feb. 16 on Interstate 90 resulted in two people being injured. According to the Washington State Patrol (WSP), at 12:29 a.m. Feb. 16, at milepost 30 on I-90, a 2015 Honda CR-V crashed into a sign, leading to a rollover, injuring the driver and a passenger.
Downtown Tacoma Getting New Speakeasy-Style Cocktail Bar
A new speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar, Ricky’s Lounge, is setting up shop in downtown Tacoma, The News Tribune reported last week. The cocktail bar is set to open in a little more than a month, allowing the owner, Santino Telles, to put the finishing touches on the interior space, the article said.
4 large toolboxes stolen from Puyallup school; suspects arrested
Two people have been arrested for allegedly taking several boxes of tools from a school in Puyallup early Tuesday morning.
A Tacoma woman called police for help. What if her killer was jailed sooner?
After a Tacoma woman’s ex-boyfriend was sentenced to life in prison for her brutal murder, the victim’s father sought accountability from police who he alleged had mishandled his daughter’s prior calls for help. Gilbert Valente sued the Tacoma Police Department for wrongful death on behalf of his slain 44-year-old...
MultiCare to open new $480M Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma this May
After six years of work, MultiCare is ready to open the new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The Tacoma hospital will welcome its first patients on May 16. “We are excited to expand access to care for children in the region with a state-of-the-art pediatric campus, including a new inpatient tower and new medical...
Kent teachers could be let go if enough don’t leave
In an effort to reduce the 2026-2027 budget, Kent School District leaders reportedly are preparing to send out nonrenewal letters to as many as 408 provisional teachers in case not enough teachers leave through attrition. District leaders fear enough teachers might not leave through retirement and resignation, to...
High-Speed Pursuit Near Cle Elum Uncovers Suspected Drugs, Machine-Gun Devices, 3D-Printed Firearms
CLE ELUM - A high-speed pursuit that began in Chelan County and crossed into Kittitas County last week resulted in the arrest of a Renton man and the seizure of suspected illegal drugs and unlawfully possessed firearms, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 9:19 p.m. on...
12 Washington Bagel Shops Making Dough With East Coast Confidence
Nothing beats a bagel done right. That chewy, golden circle of perfection. It all starts with dough, and these bakeries know their stuff. I set out to find the spots in Washington that make bagels with East Coast confidence, and let me tell you… they did not disappoint. From...
The Homemade Breakfast At This Washington Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Drive Miles For...
There’s a certain magic to finding a place in Seattle that feels like it’s been giving the middle finger to pretentiousness since before it was cool to be unpretentious. The 5 Point Cafe is that glorious middle finger, standing proudly at the edge of downtown with its neon sign promising exactly what you need:...
Patient Trashes Seattle Emergency Room, Starts Fire, Causing Over $100,000 In Damages
A Seattle man is facing charges for allegedly “destroying” a hospital trauma room, lighting a fire, and attacking nurses and security guards, police said. The Seattle Police Department said officers responded at around 10:15 a.m. Saturday to reports of a patient on a rampage at Harborview Medical Center, and arrived...
