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Man shot and killed in Auburn, police investigating
AUBURN, Wash. - Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Auburn Wednesday night. According to the Auburn Police Department (APD), just after 11 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting near the corner of K St. NE and 18th St. NE. When police arrived at...
Firefighters use boat to put out flames burning on far side of White River in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. — Firefighters needed an inflatable raft to transport crews and equipment to a burning section of forest near Game Farm Wilderness Park in Auburn on Friday. What started the fire unknown, but fireworks are a possibility, according to a spokesperson with Valley Regional Fire Authority. The flames...
Fatal motorcycle crash, road rage shooting in Pierce County
A man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Wednesday evening in Pierce County. At 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Pierce County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the single-vehicle collision at 65th Avenue East near 200th Street East. The rider was traveling south on 65th Avenue East at a high rate of speed when he veered off the roadway. Firefighters arrived and pronounced the man dead.
Suspect killed after firing shots at WA troopers on I-5
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A man was shot and killed after allegedly firing shots at state troopers on I-5, leading them on a speed chase across Pierce County. The incident came to a violent end in Spanaway, where the man was fatally shot by law enforcement. At 10:19 a.m., Washington State...
Where Is The Missing Boy Of Washington’s Tiger Mountain?
In the Issaquah Alps east of Seattle, stands Tiger Mountain - the second tallest of the small mountain chain. Nestled along its western bounds is Issaquah, a town with roots in the mining and timber industries. The town as it stands today has over 39,000 residents - a modest-sized town that takes on more of Seattle's population growth as urbanization spreads.
Rope rescue for man who rolled ATV | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 294 calls for service between June 24 and June 30, among them the following:. Commercial fire: 1:43 p.m. (Auburn). Firefighters helped neighboring fire agencies with a confirmed fire at a two-story apartment building. Initial crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions and multiple occupants evacuating. Firefighters worked aggressively to combat the fire and minimize damage to surrounding units. VRFA units assisted in command operations, ventilation control, and searching for potential occupants. One pet perished in the fire, and several civilians were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
Pierce County says Seattle deputy police chief asked a sheriff’s deputy to lie on a report
SEATTLE — Pierce County prosecutors are considering whether to charge one of the Seattle Police Department’s top commanders with a crime. The KING 5 Investigators have also learned Deputy Chief Eric Barden is under investigation for reportedly asking another officer to lie on a police report. The criminal...
Tacoma Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting as Police Launch Homicide Investigation
A man has died after being shot multiple times in an incident that has rocked the city of Tacoma. On the evening of Monday, first responders rushed to the scene following a distressing gunshot report. Tacoma Police Department confirmed that the victim succumbed to his wounds, sparking a homicide investigation.
Auburn woman begs city to act on frequent gunfire
In Diana Johnson’s neighborhood, gunfire is common. And as the Auburn woman told city leaders Monday evening, July 1, during the part of the council meeting when members of the public can voice their opinions: it’s past time for the City of Auburn to do something about the violence.
Tacoma police search for man involved in carjacking, kidnapping at gas station
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police are searching for a man who carjacked a vehicle and kidnapped two individuals at a gas station Wednesday. According to police, just before 1 p.m. a woman in a Toyota Corolla sedan pulled into the gas station in the 800 block of East 72nd Street.
Illegal fireworks spark brush fire, threaten Renton apartment building
RENTON, Wash. - Fire officials are once again warning people about the dangers of illegal fireworks this 4th of July after a Renton apartment complex was put at serious risk. Earlier Thursday afternoon, Renton firefighters were dispatched to a fast-spreading brush fire that threatened the safety of people living at the Heritage Hills Apartments.
Woman found guilty of murder, 13 arson counts in Tacoma and Ruston fires
TACOMA, Wash. — A woman has been found guilty of murder and of setting more than a dozen fires that ripped through properties in Tacoma and Ruston in late 2021 and early 2022. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department told KOMO News on Wednesday of Sarah Ramey’s verdict from a...
Suspect hiding in car trunk arrested for organized retail theft in Southcenter District
On Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., detectives from Tukwila Police Department’s Special Emphasis Unit apprehended a male suspect wanted for multiple counts of organized retail theft totaling over $14,000 from the Southcenter District. The suspect, who had outstanding warrants for robbery and was also wanted...
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