Family of missing pregnant woman plans search for area where phone last pinged

It’s been over three weeks since a pregnant Parkland woman seemingly vanished the day before her first ultrasound, setting off a massive search for her that her family is working to keep alive. Kassanndra Cantrell’s loved ones are planning another search at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma this Saturday, hoping they’ll find something-anything, to help bring her home.

Family organizes search for missing woman Kassanndra Cantrell
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Family of missing pregnant woman Kassanndra Cantrell is organizing a search this weekend in the area where Cantrell's phone pinged for the last time.

Detectives say unidentified ATM skimming suspect stole thousands from 25 victims in Pierce County

A warning as the weekend approaches that skimming suspects often strike on Saturdays and Sundays. That’s when Fircrest Police say an unidentified skimming suspect placed a device on an ATM outside a credit union on 19th St. S. in the City of Fircrest.

Food insecurity could reach 1 in 5 Washingtonians by year’s end

Ever since the pandemic hit, more and more families across Washington are feeling the pinch of a struggling economy. And more than ever, families are growing increasingly worried about food insecurity.

Washington state county states goal to remove polluting dam

A Washington state county announced its goal to remove the Electron Dam on the Puyallup River located roughly 42 miles (68 kilometers) southeast of Seattle following the pollution of the river by the dam’s owners.

SR-410 reopens, but mudslides a concern as rainy season approaches

The Sumner Grade fire is 85 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, but crews are already looking ahead to the next risk along SR-410: mudslides. 

Sumner Grade Fire largely contained, several Washington wildfires persist

Wildfire smoke blankets the West Coast as many firefighter crews continue to work on local fires in eastern and western Washington this weekend. 

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.