Father of 7 killed in police chase; family files $26M wrongful death claim against...
The family of a Ukrainian immigrant and father of seven children has filed a wrongful death claim against the City of Lakewood for $26 million, claiming officers violated state law and department policy during a high-speed pursuit that led to his death.
Second food giveaway in a week attracts hundreds in Tacoma
Vehicles lined up early Wednesday morning at the Tacoma Dome as people sought food assistance amid the government shutdown.
Seattle dog allegedly stolen by neighbor reunited with family after months
SEATTLE — A beloved family dog named Buddy, stolen from his Seattle home earlier this year, has been found safe and returned to his owners, according to the Tacoma Police Department. Police said Monday that Buddy, a nearly three-year-old micro bully, was recovered in Tacoma and was taken to...
King County grandmother shot at ATM prepares to face gunman in court
Tina Rothert, a 67-year-old grandmother, was shot during an attempted robbery at an ATM in Covington, Washington, 19 months ago, and is preparing to face the shooter, Kolby Delamar, in court for his sentencing. Rothert was shot three times, resulting in severe injuries and PTSD, while her granddaughter witnessed the...
Five-mile backups after crash on southbound I-5 in Lakewood
A crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 delayed morning commute traffic in Lakewood on Wednesday morning.
Pierce County food bank hosts food drive in Tacoma, offers emergency deliveries
A Pierce County food bank is gearing up to host its second food drive since SNAP benefits were disrupted due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Tacoma woman’s remains discovered on WA coastal beach. Investigation underway
Authorities are investigating after a 51-year-old Tacoma woman’s remains were found on a beach just outside Ocean Shores in Grays Harbor County. Deputies with the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible human remains found on a beach Oct. 22, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday in a Facebook...
Popular NY restaurant chain to debut next week at Tacoma Mall’s new Village
Shake Shack has announced official grand-opening details for its first site in Pierce County, and its eighth in the state. The fast-casual restaurant said this week it will open at 10 a.m. Nov. 12 as one of the new businesses at the Village at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S. Steele St. Hours will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday...
Driver, 58, dead after large tree falls on vehicle in Pierce County
A 58-year-old Enumclaw woman is dead after a large tree fell and struck her vehicle while she was driving in Pierce County on Tuesday night. The woman was driving her 2014 Subaru on eastbound state Route 410 west of Crystal River Ranch when a large tree fell and struck her car. Her vehicle continued for about 50-feet...
Men accused of threatening grocery employees with hatchet while holding kitten
Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputies rescued a kitten after a confrontation at a grocery store.
