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Suspect dead after chase, shooting involving Pierce County Sheriff's Department
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff's Department was involved in a fatal shooting on Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff's department, the incident happened in the 26000 block of 70th Avenue East in Graham just before 3 p.m. The shooting happened after deputies tried to pull over...
16-year-old accused of shooting Tacoma police officer could be charged as an adult, judge says
TACOMA, Wash. — A Pierce County judge ruled Monday that a 16-year-old accused of shooting a police officer in Tacoma could be charged as an adult. The ruling stems from a shooting last August when a Tacoma police officer was conducting an emphasis patrol on recovering stolen vehicles. He encountered two 15-year-olds at the time suspected of stealing a car.
State eyes new youth detention facility for offenders with 'severe mental health and behavioral health needs' amid strain at Green Hill School
The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) plans to open a new medium security facility with up to 16 beds in unincorporated “urban” Pierce County to house young
Pierce County Council frustrated with lack of progress on homeless site
(The Center Square) – Frustrations are growing among Pierce County councilmembers after Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s office requested a shift of funding for a proposed $2.5 million homeless stability site. The county has struggled to find a low-barrier homeless stability site outside the City of Tacoma to...
Umpqua Bank Awards $1M Grant to MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital has received a $1 million grant from Umpqua Bank and the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to help support the construction of a new pediatric hospital that is expected to open in early 2026. For more than 30 years, Mary Bridge Children’s has been located...
One-Year-Old cat With Life-Threatening Postpartum Complications Receives Critical Care at Local Humane Society
On July 8, a 1-year-old female cat was brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County after being discovered by a community member near an apartment complex dumpster. The cat, now named Marzipan, was lethargic and unable to move, suffering from severe mastitis, a painful infection of the mammary glands that can lead to life-threatening sepsis.
Quality Collision Group Expands into Washington with Paramount Centre Acquisition
Quality Collision Group (QCG) acquired Paramount Centre in Fife, WA -- its first location in the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition of Paramount Centre, a facility renowned for its cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service since 2004, aligns with QCG's mission to remain the industry’s leader in certified repairs. Mike...
Goodguys 36th Griot's Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals
America's favorite car show returns to Puyallup with a jam-packed weekend of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times and the Pacific Northwest's BIGGEST hot roddin' party of the year!. For tickets and more info, visit here!
Kidder Mathews Sells Alder Walk Apartments in Puyallup for $21M
Alder Walk, a newly constructed apartment community totaling 78 units in Puyallup, Washington, sold for $21.25 million. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, and JD Fuller of the Simon Anderson Team, a multifamily investment team based at Kidder Mathews’ Seattle headquarters, represented the seller, Terrene Homes, and directly sourced the buyer. The property was developed by Terrene and completed in 2022.
Republican candidates for 5th Congressional District take part in forum
SPOKANE, Wash. — With only weeks to go until Washington’s state primary election, time’s running out for candidates to share their positions with voters. On Monday, five out of the six Republican candidates running for the state’s 5th Congressional District seat appeared for a candidate forum.
1 dead, 2 injured in traffic collision on Highway 97
DOUGLAS COUNTY — A traffic collision on Highway 97 on Saturday left one dead and two injured. The Washington State Patrol says that at roughly 4:39 p.m., a southbound 2006 Toyota Tacoma towing a boat crossed the center line of the highway and struck a 2014 Subaru Forester. The truck became fully engulfed with flames upon impact before both vehicles came to a rest partially blocking the northbound lane. Both vehicles were totaled.
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