Political fliers push progressive write-in candidates in races across state
The fliers found in Gig Harbor urge voters to write-in a candidate whose name isn’t even on the ballot for Washington’s 26th legislative district race. And worse, some people worry the fliers are a violation of campaign laws.
The fliers found in Gig Harbor urge voters to write-in a candidate whose name isn’t even on the ballot for Washington’s 26th legislative district race. And worse, some people worry the fliers are a violation of campaign laws.
'It was literally a nightmare!' Man killed at Lakewood club was picking up his girlfriend
Emotionally distraught, Natosha Jackson says she was bartending at the New World Lounge when her boyfriend, 28-year-old Terrance King came to pick her up like he does every weekend.
Emotionally distraught, Natosha Jackson says she was bartending at the New World Lounge when her boyfriend, 28-year-old Terrance King came to pick her up like he does every weekend.
Man shot, killed by police during domestic dispute in Spanaway
A 50-year-old man died Sunday after he was shot by Pierce County deputies during a domestic violence call in Spanaway.
A 50-year-old man died Sunday after he was shot by Pierce County deputies during a domestic violence call in Spanaway.
One killed, three hospitalized in shooting at Lakewood nightclub
One person is dead after three shooters opened fire inside and outside a Lakewood nightclub, firing up to 20 shots and hitting four people, investigators said Sunday.
One person is dead after three shooters opened fire inside and outside a Lakewood nightclub, firing up to 20 shots and hitting four people, investigators said Sunday.
Evergreen Elementary went from last to first place with 'No Excuses'
Evergreen Elementary in Spanaway was just given the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This same school not too long ago was academically failing.
Evergreen Elementary in Spanaway was just given the National Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. This same school not too long ago was academically failing.
Missing 10-year-old boy with autism found safe
Police in Puyallup are looking for a 10-year-old boy with autism who walked away from his apartment Wednesday afternoon.
Police in Puyallup are looking for a 10-year-old boy with autism who walked away from his apartment Wednesday afternoon.
Mom accidentally shoots 9-year-old in Pierce County while trying to flee coyotes
A mother accidentally shot her 9-year-old son near Coplay Lake Sunday when she and her boyfriend were trying to get away from a pack of coyotes, according to The News Tribune.
A mother accidentally shot her 9-year-old son near Coplay Lake Sunday when she and her boyfriend were trying to get away from a pack of coyotes, according to The News Tribune.
Washington state to pay $28M settlement to crash survivor
Washington state has agreed to pay a $28 million settlement to a woman who was left quadriplegic in a wreck on Interstate 5 in DuPont.
Washington state has agreed to pay a $28 million settlement to a woman who was left quadriplegic in a wreck on Interstate 5 in DuPont.
The largest school districts in Pierce County have low test scores
Tacoma Public Schools is the first to admit they are disappointed with their latest test scores. When it comes to high schoolers only about 29% of 10th graders met the standard when it came to Math.
Tacoma Public Schools is the first to admit they are disappointed with their latest test scores. When it comes to high schoolers only about 29% of 10th graders met the standard when it came to Math.
Amtrak train hits and kills man on tracks near Chambers Creek
A man was fatally struck by a passenger train Sunday morning near Chambers Creek.
A man was fatally struck by a passenger train Sunday morning near Chambers Creek.
Classes canceled Monday after fire burns Spanaway school
Officials with Bethel School District are searching for a temporary arrangement for dozens of students and staff after a school caught fire Saturday.
Officials with Bethel School District are searching for a temporary arrangement for dozens of students and staff after a school caught fire Saturday.
EpiPen shortage still keeping kids from attending school
A national EpiPen shortage is affecting a Spanaway mother who says her son hasn’t been in school for the past month because she hasn’t been able to find the medicine.
A national EpiPen shortage is affecting a Spanaway mother who says her son hasn’t been in school for the past month because she hasn’t been able to find the medicine.
The Tacoma Dome's $31 million facelift nearly complete
Construction crews are scrambling to get some last-minute work done on the Tacoma Dome.
Construction crews are scrambling to get some last-minute work done on the Tacoma Dome.
It's legal to watch porn at public libraries, but should it be?
Last week, Kaeley Triller and her daughter were using the printer at the Gig Harbor Library when they were unpleasantly surprised to see a man openly watching porn.
Last week, Kaeley Triller and her daughter were using the printer at the Gig Harbor Library when they were unpleasantly surprised to see a man openly watching porn.
10 Bonney Lake businesses burglarized in after-hours shopping spree
Ten businesses in Bonney Lake had doors and windows smashed and shattered after police say a burglar went on an after-hours shopping spree.
Ten businesses in Bonney Lake had doors and windows smashed and shattered after police say a burglar went on an after-hours shopping spree.
Tacoma to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 8
The City of Tacoma has added its name to a growing list of cities in the United States that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day.
The City of Tacoma has added its name to a growing list of cities in the United States that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day.
Tacoma man launches 'Food is Free' project after learning his neighborhood is a food desert
One in seven people in Washington state lack access to sufficient food for a healthy and active lifestyle, according to a report by the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department.
One in seven people in Washington state lack access to sufficient food for a healthy and active lifestyle, according to a report by the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department.
Couple scouted to find perfect victim before Renton man killed with intent of stealing his home, prosecutors say
A Tacoma couple was charged in the death of a Renton man, after prosecutors say the husband killed so they could take over his house and live in it.
A Tacoma couple was charged in the death of a Renton man, after prosecutors say the husband killed so they could take over his house and live in it.
Parkland McDonald's temporarily closes due to rat infestation
A Parkland McDonald's is closed for food safety concerns after complaints of rats running around the fast food restaurant.
A Parkland McDonald's is closed for food safety concerns after complaints of rats running around the fast food restaurant.
Shots fired during traffic stop in Tacoma; suspect in custody
A suspect is barricaded in a shed after shots were fired during a traffic stop in Tacoma, and a nearby middle school is on lockdown in response.
A suspect is barricaded in a shed after shots were fired during a traffic stop in Tacoma, and a nearby middle school is on lockdown in response.