Lakewood woman's death now ruled a murder after body found near Maple Valley, reward offered for information

A year ago, the body of 29-year-old Serena ‘Ree Ree’ Turner was found by the Jenkins Creek exit off of Highway 18 near Maple Valley. Initially recorded as suspicious circumstances, detectives are now investigating her death as a murder. 

Judge: Prison company to pay Washington $4.5M in legal fees

The private prison company The GEO Group has been ordered to pay the Washington state Attorney General’s Office nearly $4.5 million in legal fees, after the state sued to force the company to pay detainees at its immigration lockup in Tacoma minimum wage for work they perform there.

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.

Avalanche risks remain following first deadly incident of the season

Following a deadly avalanche on Saturday, experts warn that the avalanche risk remains in the moderate level according to the latest forecasts.

Avalanche at Crystal Mountain traps 6, kills 1
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One person was killed, and five others trapped, in an avalanche at Crystal Mountain Saturday morning.

1 dead, 5 rescued from Crystal Mountain avalanche
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One person was killed, and five others trapped, in an avalanche at Crystal Mountain Saturday morning.

Cars crashing, hydroplaning amid South Sound wet weather

Washington State Patrol troopers urge people to drive carefully, as cars are crashing and hydroplaning in the South Sound.

Simple Goodness Sisters blend business with community
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Simple Goodness Sisters are much more than craft mixologists creating simple syrups. FOX 13 Photojournalist Michael Driver introduces us to the Pierce County sisters Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham who are blending local business with community.

Deputies: Homeowner shoots, kills intruder in Spanaway
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A homeowner shot and killed an intruder in Spanaway early Thursday, and a second suspect is on the run, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

Pierce County sees continued rise in vehicle thefts as frustration grows for victims

New numbers show car and truck thefts in Pierce County continue to be a huge problem, leaving business owners frustrated as police are restricted on how to respond by new laws.