Washington man who assaulted police officer at Capitol riot gets nearly 4 years in prison

A man who joined a mob in one of the most violent attacks on police during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Monday to nearly four years in prison.

Tribal smoke shop owner sentenced for $3.86M money-laundering scheme

The owner of three Puyallup tribal smoke shops was sentenced Friday for a money-laundering scheme to avoid paying state tobacco taxes.

3 arrested in connection to stolen cars in Puyallup

Puyallup Police arrested three suspected car thieves, two of whom fled from police and caused a car crash.

Police investigate homicide after man found dead in Puyallup

Detectives are investigating a homicide Wednesday morning after a man was found dead in an SUV in Puyallup.

Oktoberfest Northwest organizers taking steps to ensure safe, enjoyable experience amid COVID-19

In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Washington State Fair staff members said they are confident Oktoberfest Northwest will be a safe, enjoyable experience based on success from the State Fair. 

Jury finds man guilty in fatal Puyallup market robbery

A man has been found guilty in the 2019 armed robbery of a popular Puyallup market that ended in the death of its 79-year-old shop owner and the fatal shooting of the convicted man’s friend days later.

Puyallup to continue utility shutoff moratorium, even after state's expires

While Washington's utility shutoff moratorium is set to expire on September 30, that won't be the case in the City of Puyallup, local leaders say.

Pierce County budget proposal includes $473.1 million for public safety, addressing rising crime

As crime numbers rise in the region, law enforcement agencies are looking for new ways to help keep the streets safe. Several departments are getting creative about ways to recruit. 

Families enjoy opening day at Washington State Fair as health officials announce new outdoor mask mandate

On Friday the Washington State Fair kicked off its opening day after the being forced to close last year due to pandemic restrictions. Families filed into the fairgrounds to be part of a South Sound tradition that has touched generations for more than a century. 

Washington State Fair opens with mask requirement
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The Washington State Fair opened Friday in Puyallup with masks required for all both indoors and outdoors.