Tacoma WA

Starting in June, Washingtonians on Premera Blue Cross insurance may no longer pay in-network rates at MultiCare hospitals and clinics, if the insurer and healthcare organization can’t agree on reimbursements. The situation is the latest symptom of fragility in the healthcare system, as hospitals grapple with federal spending cuts while insurers and their customers struggle […]

Update : The driver in a crash earlier this morning has died. Carly Cappetto, spokesperson for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, said the driver was a woman but declined to release her age until her family has been notified. According to a Facebook post from PCSO, the driver was speeding west on 138th Street East. She crossed into the eastbound lanes to pass another driver...

A verdict was announced in the case of an off-duty armed security guard who shot and killed a teen at a Big 5 store in Renton in 2024. On May 8, Aaron Brown Myers was found guilty of murder and assault in the case. He claimed he acted to prevent a robbery, but investigators found the victim was carrying an airsoft gun and...

For those that like to bargain hunt, Tacoma is a pretty good town to do so. There are nearly two dozen thrift stores across the city, and that’s not including the densely populated Antique Row. Whether you’re looking for vintage clothing, cheap decor, or secondhand furniture, there are quite a few places to explore. Here’s a guide to Tacoma’s thrift stores, sorted by neighborhood...

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue is utilizing a herd of goats to clear dry brush around Station 96, saving taxpayer money by freeing up crews for emergency training and response. The goats’ care is entirely funded by a "GoatFundMe" supported by employee donations, keeping the project off the public payroll....

A funky flotilla of watercraft in the middle of Gig Harbor on Tuesday became a surgical center for a critical and delicate transplant operation. The transplant was on a distinctive sailboat, a floating sailing school offering training and adventure for half a dozen would-be transoceanic sailors. The patient, Koru, is...

NORTH BEND, Wash. — KING 5 anchors Jake Whittenberg and Mimi Jung got a firsthand look at the intense physical and mental demands firefighters face during a live fire training exercise at the Fire Training Academy in North Bend, highlighting the challenges behind a critical staffing shortage plaguing local fire departments.

Thurston County deputies arrested a DuPont man Tuesday morning after he allegedly led them on a pursuit with his pregnant partner in the car. The 35-year-old man is being held in the county jail on suspicion of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, unlawful imprisonment and reckless endangerment/domestic violence. Judge Allyson Zipp set bail at $35,000 during his preliminary appearance...

Quite a few notable comedians, musicians and bands will perform in Tacoma this spring and summer. Whether you’re a fan of Saturday Night Live, 1970s funk or K-pop, there’s something for you. Comedy Shows

Five companies submitted bids to the city of Gig Harbor on Thursday, all vying for a shot at the $12 million 38th Avenue improvement project. Gig Harbor city officials have 60 days to award the contract, said Lori Maricle, city communications manager. Key elements of the project include a sewer...