Chicken kabobs, homemade hummus, gyros and more at new Tacoma-area restaurant
The owner of Ikonos Real Greek Souvlaki in Gig Harbor has added a new location. Gyro Real Kabob opened in February at 11814 Pacific Ave. S. in Parkland with a similar menu of affordable Mediterranean dishes. Although it’s counter-service, the dining room offers several tables to enjoy on site. The gyros (most $8.49)...
Gig Harbor woman killed in wreck near SR 16 exit identified by medical examiner
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a Gig Harbor woman who died in a three-car wreck in Purdy Feb. 18. Gurpreet Kaur, 42, died from multiple blunt force injuries. The ME ruled her manner of death an accident, according to the office’s public information portal . Kaur was turning left when her...
Monkeyshines 2026: Tacoma’s beloved Year of the Fire Horse art hunt is officially on
The "Monkey" is out of the bag in Tacoma as the 23rd annual Monkeyshines scavenger hunt kicks off for the Year of the Fire Horse. Local glass artists and "rogue" creators have hidden thousands of glass orbs and medallions across the city, challenging residents to explore public parks and neighborhoods to find a...
Tacomans are searching for treasure. They’re looking for Monkeyshines
Every winter, Tacomans embark on a treasure hunt. With puffy winter jackets, gloves and warm hats on, they have their eyes wide open, looking for artwork nestled in the winter earth and trees. The seekers are looking for Monkeyshines — a made-up term that’s become synonymous with a serendipitous project...
Even more Devoted: Popular North Harborview spot growing into adjacent space
A popular breakfast and lunch restaurant on the waterfront in Gig Harbor will soon be growing, adding dining tables inside and out and enlarging its kitchen space. Devoted Kiss, at 8809 North Harborview Drive, will likely close for a month while undergoing construction, said co-owner Christina Dengler. Depending on...
Man sentenced to 28 years in prison for killing mother of his children, dumping...
AUBURN, Wash. — The man accused of shooting the mother of his children to death and dumping her body in Auburn on Feb. 14, 2024, was sentenced to 28 years in prison. Calvin Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on Feb. 19. Jackson hid in Anicia Howard's vehicle...
Major Thurston Co. road closed as crews fight antique store fire for 24 hours
Yelm Highway was completely shut down between Meridian Road and Englewood Drive on Monday morning after a fire broke out in an antique store. According to a social media post from Lacey Fire District 3 on Feb. 23, LFD3 units were still working at around 9:45 a.m. to put out a fire in an antique store in the 9000...
This Bizarre Washington Attraction Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen
There’s a giant concrete troll living under a bridge in Seattle, and he’s been crushing a Volkswagen Beetle in his massive hand since 1990. If that doesn’t make you want to drop everything and go see this thing right now, I don’t know what will. The...
Chicago’s Pizza Kitchen Brings Deep-Dish Flavors to Tacoma
A Seattle pizzeria is slicing its way into Tacoma later this year. Chicago’s Pizza Kitchen, owned by David Noble, is set to open near I-5 at the corner of 56th and M Street, according to a Facebook post. “We’re growing. We will be opening a new, more visible location...
Property in ‘Little Lake Tapps’ controversy accused of illegal mobile home park
A Lake Tapps property at the center of a recent controversy is now facing allegations of toxic dumping and operating an illegal mobile home park. In January, Pierce County Planning & Public Works issued a notice to correct to the Manna Lake LLC property, which is located at 5310 189th Ave. E. The notice, which the...
