Kent
LATEST NEWS
The Drop: Tacoma’s Place for Indoor Pickleball and Community
There’s more than beer brewing along the south edge of Tacoma’s brewery district. A growing pickleball community has formed at an indoor facility, The Drop, which is approaching its one-year anniversary serving players with a facility dedicated exclusively to the fastest-growing sport in America. “The people that play...
Ron Vachris: Costco's New CEO and Culture Keeper
Ron Vachris, who became CEO of Costco Wholesale Corp. in January, works in an office cubicle like everyone else, albeit a larger one, inside the company’s new addition to its Issaquah headquarters. His ninth-floor space is decorated with numerous family photos, and he chose its location — by the elevators, no less — for the interactions it provides. His favorite area of the new building? The ground-floor cafeteria, where he can mingle and engage with employees.
Flatstick Pub is Coming to Downtown Tacoma
Flatstick Pub, which has six locations around the state, announced that it will open a seventh location, in downtown Tacoma, later this year. Flatstick Pub serves local beer, drinks, and food, and offers challenging mini golf courses. It will be located at Eighth and Pacific.
Roman Reyes Jr. bags three medals in powerlifting competition
ROMAN Reyes Jr. continues to put the NMI on the map as he won three medals at the USA Powerlifting Northwest Regional Championships in Puyallup, Washington on Saturday. Reyes showcased his strength and control not only in his division, but in the overall event as he lifted 280kg/617.2lbs in the squat portion, 162.5kg/358.2lbs in the bench press, and 300kg/661.3lbs in the deadlift for a total weight of 742.5kg/1636.9lbs.
HopeSparks is Blazing a New Trail in Child Services
Becoming a parent can be daunting for anyone. Late-night feedings, tantrums, changing diapers, and the cost of child care can all contribute to the stress a new parent might feel. But what if the child was born without sight or hearing? What if the child was born prematurely and has a weak immune system, hindering social interaction at a time when it is essential for their development? And what if the child has a blood disease, cancer, or cerebral palsy and requires special medication and equipment — none of which will be cheap?
Woven Seafood & Chophouse Set to Open on Ruston Way Waterfront
The Puyallup Tribe and restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi's new restaurant, Woven Seafood & Chophouse, is set to open July 9 on Tacoma’s Ruston Way waterfront. Owned by the tribe and managed by the Seattle-based management group Columbia Hospitality, Woven Seafood & Chophouse aims to celebrate the diverse culture of the Puget Sound and reestablish the presence of the Puyallup in its native homeland, a release said.
Suspect killed after firing shots at 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...
Stolen car chase ends with crash into vacant Spanaway home, driver arrested
SPANAWAY, Wash. — A man driving a stolen car crashed into a vacant home in Spanaway while attempting to escape Pierce County deputies Tuesday afternoon. At 3:55 p.m., deputies said one of their patrol sergeants spotted a stolen vehicle at Military Rd S. and Pacific Ave S. The sergeant then confirmed the car was stolen and waited until a second unit arrived to attempt a vehicle stop, deputies said.
Public safety sales tax revenues would primarily sustain police staffing
After overwhelmingly rejecting a property tax increase earlier this year, Gig Harbor voters will head to the polls again this summer to vote on a sales tax measure supporting the city’s police department and general fund budget. Revenue from the proposed Public Safety Sales Tax, which will appear on...
Harbor Happenings | July Art Walk is Saturday
Work by more than 50 artists will on display at downtown galleries during Art Walk, fr0m 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Children who visit the Harbor History Museum during Art Walk can try their hand at creating greeting cards from sea-life collages on handmade marbled papers. Artist Suzie Cowan will lead the lessons starting at 11:30 a.m. She’s the featured artist at the museum and her nature-inspired work is on display in the museum’s main gallery.
Washington health system building $71M ASC, medical office building
Snoqualmie (Wash.) Valley Health is moving forward with plans to build a $71 million ASC and medical office building, according to a July 2 report from the Daily Journal of Commerce. The 90,000-square-foot facility will be located next to the system's hospital facility. The project is currently seeking a construction...
27-Year-Old Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Aurora Avenue N [Seattle, WA]
Seattle Collision Results in Fatality Seattle, WA (July 3, 2024) – A 27-year-old woman lost her life in a motorcycle crash on Aurora Avenue Monday evening. Troopers said two drivers were southbound when the 43-year-old man driving an SUV was switching lanes and crashed into the 27-year-old woman riding the motorcycle. Sadly, the woman on […]
Woodland Park Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a Baby Gorilla
The Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle has celebrated a delightful new addition—a baby gorilla born in 2022. The zoo’s environment buzzed with excitement, welcoming this adorable newcomer. Meet the Baby’s Proud Parents. Kwame, a magnificent silverback western lowland gorilla, is the proud father of this baby. Known...
Seattle Police: Man buying car from Facebook Marketplace carjacked seller
SEATTLE - Seattle Police arrested a man accused of a Facebook Marketplace meetup where he stole a seller’s car at gunpoint. According to authorities, the carjacking happened around 4:13 p.m. on June 27 in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood, near Aurora Ave N and N 83rd St. Two victims called...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.