‘Boldness has been increasing:’ Car enthusiasts, police weigh in on recent Auburn street takeover
It’s not just police departments and communities growing frustrated with this sort of activity: so are those who have attended a few of them in the past.
World’s biggest Bounce House comes to Washington State Fairgrounds
The Big Bounce America returns to Puyallup from July 12-20, and it’s bigger, bouncier, and better than ever. This touring inflatable event features eight attractions, including the World’s Biggest Bounce House and America’s Largest Inflatable Obstacle Course right at the Washington State Fairgrounds. It’s a pricey...
WSDOT upgrades Narrows bridge tolling equipment
Crews have finished replacing Tacoma Narrows Bridge toll equipment, bringing nighttime lane closures to an end. Since February 2024, either Highway 16 mainline lanes or all but one toll booth periodically closed for the work, shifting traffic to one side or the other. New equipment was installed and old equipment...
Tacoma families displaced after firework explosion causes massive fire
On Saturday, Tacoma Fire says a firework was launched illegally, bounced off a home’s roof and exploded onto the house next door.
VIDEO: Auburn Police arrest suspect in tire slashing incident after standoff
A man accused of slashing the tires of a random vehicle outside a Harbor Freight store on July 6, 2025 was arrested the following day by Auburn Police after a brief standoff and the discovery of multiple active warrants. According to police, the initial call involved a report of tire...
Man, 42, could face vehicular assault charge in Kent crash
A 42-year-old Federal Way man may be charged with vehicular assault as Kent Police traffic investigators try to determine how a black 2013 Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a day care center along East Smith Street. The man was driving a Camaro westbound on East Smith Street at about 1:38 a.m....
Shon Barnes to be sworn in as Seattle’s newest police chief
Wednesday afternoon, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will celebrate the swearing-in of Chief Shon Barnes.
Intoxicated passenger denied boarding attacks airline employees at SEA Airport
SEATAC, Wash. — A would-be passenger at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) never made it onto a plane Monday night. According to SEA Airport Media Relations Manager Perry Cooper, an intoxicated passenger became disruptive at Gate B12 Monday night when they were denied boarding for a flight. Port of Seattle...
Local food banks prepare to help more people as SNAP benefits change
Washington state officials believe thousands could lose food assistance when changes to SNAP go into effect. This could be hard on food banks dealing with rising food prices.
Crash on I-5 creates massive backup near Tacoma Dome
All lanes but one on I-5 southbound near the Tacoma Dome are blocked this morning due to a one-car crash.
