Harger: The courts knew him, the police knew him, Western State Hospital knew him,...
Mark Alexander Adams appeared in a King County courtroom this week, charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors say he deliberately drove his car into an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot, killing her. Later that same day, they say he followed a skateboarder, hit him, then circled a Tacoma gas...
Celebration of life planned March 21 for Lois Batts and Bill Batts
The family of Bill Batts and Lois Batts has announced the date for their Celebration of Life:. Lois Batts passed away January 8, 2022 and William (Bill) Batts passed away November 4, 2025. Their obituaries are here and here. Their Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, March 21st...
Man set trees ablaze, threatened to kill Tacoma construction worker, charges say
A man faces several charges in Pierce County after he allegedly burned dozens of trees and harassed construction workers. Prosecutors charged the 44-year-old man with two counts of second-degree arson, two counts of felony harassment and third-degree malicious mischief, according to court records. A plea of not...
Greek restaurant fire under investigation in Kent, WA
KENT, Wash. - An early morning fire devastated a local business, as flames erupted at Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine in Kent, Washington. Around 2 a.m. on Mar. 10, personnel with Puget Sound Fire and Rescue were sent to the scene of a commercial fire at 421 Central Avenue South.
How Long Are The Seattle Airport TSA Lines?
Traveling through SeaTac lately? The airport's been throwing more curveballs than usual, but there are some heroes making it all a bit easier.
Early morning earthquake reported in the Key Peninsula area
An earthquake hit the Key Peninsula area early Wednesday morning. Locals in the area might have felt the 2.9-magnitude earthquake at about 3:49 a.m. It was reportedly hit in the area between Herron and Lakebay, according the United States Geological Survey. The depth of the earthquake was recorded as 27.3...
Lakewood man arrested after baby dies from injuries ‘not initially explainable’
A Lakewood father was arrested this week after his infant died from critical injuries. Officers were dispatched March 5 to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma after the baby was taken there the day before, Lakewood Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Charles Porche told The News Tribune via email. The injuries...
WATCH: Pierce County deputies chase down a stolen truck near Puyallup
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office shared dash camera video on Wednesday of their efforts to chase down a stolen truck.
Dirty Couch Brewing is closing but not necessarily closing
This summer, the brewery is set to close, but it is not the end of the story. Because the landlord wants to use the space for something else, Dirty Couch Brewing recently learned that its lease will not be renewed. It has now announced plans to shut down its Fort Street location in Seattle this summer (2715 W Fort...
Since 1999, this child has been missing from Tacoma, Washington, and she was only...
Teekah Latres Lewis was only 2 years old when she went missing in Tacoma, Washington. She's been missing since January 23, 1999. Her photo above (right) is age-progressed to 26 years.
