Fire officials lift full burn ban on unincorporated Pierce County
T-shirt weather is out, and camp fires are in. At least that’s according to Pierce County officials who lifted the countywide Stage 1 burn ban in unincorporated Pierce County on Oct. 1. Pierce County Fire Marshal Ken Rice implemented a Stage 2 fire restriction in July as a result of dry conditions and ongoing fires...
Burien man arrested after posing as deputy, threatening driver with gun
BURIEN, Wash. — Burien deputies arrested a man on Wednesday who they say threatened to kill a victim and showed them a sheriff’s badge. The Burien Police Department (BPD) said deputies were dispatched to a report of a person with a gun. They arrived in the area to be flagged down by several witnesses.
One injured after fiery crash in Kitsap County
North Kitsap Fire & Rescue (NKFR) says one man was injured after a crash on Hood Canal Drive in Hansville on Friday night.
Demolition hearings set for Oct. 21 & 22 for former Masonic Home in Des...
Hearings on the future of the former Masonic Home property have been scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22, 2025, after the City of Des Moines issued a conditional demolition permit to the site’s owner, Zenith Properties LLC. The decision to grant the permit was based on findings from an...
Armed suspect arrested after robbery at Downtown Seattle convenience store
Police say a 22-year-old man and a woman attempted to rob a 7-Eleven convenience store at 810 3rd Avenue at gunpoint, stealing beer and ice cream.
Why A Tiny Town Outshines Seattle For Millionaire Status
Ever wonder where the wealthier families in Washington are settling down? Some neighborhoods have become hotspots, reflecting more than just high property values.
Tacoma Parks lays off staff, freezes open positions
Parks Tacoma, the city’s parks and recreation district, is dealing with a combination of less revenue than expected and more expenses, making for a shortfall of $8 million. In response, the district cut some jobs last week. The district laid off 14 staff members, and another 10 employees opted...
New study tracks Dungeness crab movements in Puget Sound
A collaborative study between the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Suquamish Tribe is underway to track Dungeness crab movements between Seattle and Bremerton.
Kent Police arrest 3 in downtown park on warrants, drugs
Three men were arrested early Friday, Oct. 3 in a downtown Kent park after officers found they had multiple outstanding warrants and one was carrying a large quantity of methamphetamine, according to the Kent Police Department. Police said Officer Joss was on routine patrol around 6 a.m. when he contacted...
Seattle Black Woman Left Horrified After Strangers Rip Out Her Braids at 2hollis Concert:...
People attend concerts to have fun while listening to their favorite artists. They should feel at ease rather than being on guard. Unfortunately for a Seattle black woman, her experience at a 2hollis concert was terrible. She shared how, throughout the show, she could hear people behind her making comments on her...

















