Iconic Tacoma hangout The Swiss to close after 27 years

The coronavirus pandemic and its toll on small businesses have claimed another victim: The Swiss, a popular downtown Tacoma restaurant, bar, and live music venue, is closing after 27 years. 

Smoke from Sumner Grade Fire causes poor air quality in Sumner, Bonney Lake

Communities all along the Puget Sound experienced poor air quality on Friday due to heavy smoke from recent wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California. 

SR 410 to remain closed into next week between Sumner and Bonney Lake

A two-mile stretch of State Route 410 will remain closed through the weekend and into next week, according to state transportation officials.

Off-duty firefighters working overtime to save Sumner homes

Off-duty firefighters around the region came to the rescue on their days off to save homes threatened by the Sumner Grade Fire Tuesday and Wednesday.

2 home, several garages burn in South Tacoma fire

At least two homes and two garages caught fire Tuesday afternoon in a South Tacoma neighborhood.

SR-410 wildfire rages for a second night as families evacuate

One couple who had to evacuate just brought their baby home on Monday after spending nine weeks in the NICU. They are temporarily taking shelter with family nearby.

Fire destroys one home, spreads to others
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A good Samaritan was able to help people evacuate the home before firefighters arrived.

Evacuations ordered in parts of Pierce, Thurston counties as wildfires destroy homes

Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.

Explosion of fire caught on camera during live Q13 News report
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Q13's Jennifer Lee was giving a live report when our photojournalist Marcus Mathisen captured an explosion of fire in the distance at a wildfire in Sumner, Washington.

Priceless life advice
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Photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Fircrest, Washington, where Sam Pedroni?s idea to make a few dollars turned into something priceless for the community.

Extended closure of SR 410 east of Enumclaw due to wildfire

A closure for SR 410 east of Enumclaw will be in effect for several days starting Tuesday due to a wildfire spreading through the area.