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Man drowns in Seabeck while crabbing from kayak
SEABECK -- A 50-year-old man drowned Monday afternoon in Hood Canal while crabbing from a kayak after he became entangled in a rope attached to a crab pot, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred at 5:34 p.m., approximately 500 feet from shore off Bug Alley Place...
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...
Tacoma Fire chief retires after more than 30 years with the department
TACOMA, Wash — After more than 30 years with the Tacoma Fire Department, and five years leading it, Chief Tory Green has retired. Green said he plans to spend time working on his farm and will likely get a different job in the future. But for now, he is sharing his hopes for the department and the challenges facing it.
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.
Mariners' Top Prospect Unable to Play in Canada in Frustrating Legal Development
The Seattle Mariners recently promoted top prospect Laz Montes to Single-A Everett, but he's forced right now to work out with Triple-A Tacoma because of an interesting legal development.
Financial Services Firm D.A. Davidson & Co. Opens Office in Tacoma
The addition extends firm’s presence to the South Puget Sound region. D.A. Davidson & Co. announced today the opening of a wealth management office in Tacoma, Washington, with the addition of Prosperitás Private Wealth. “We are pleased to open a new location in Tacoma, a reflection of our...
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...
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.
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.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Right Hand Peninsula would’ve been a better name
As we noted in our previous column, the Key Peninsula was named in 1931 through a contest organized by several local businessmen. The winner, Edward M. Stone of Lakebay, submitted the name “Key.” That, added to “peninsula,” of course resulted in “Key Peninsula.” Our new question has to do with the runners-up:
Most of Western Washington will see a rise in 2024 property values, but not everywhere
Home values across Western Washington are generally up for 2024, but how much depends on the community. Meanwhile, many office spaces and condos are showing a decline in value. "After dramatic fluctuations in the residential market during the Covid years, values have returned to a steady level of increase," King...
Educational resources available to help reduce the loss of crab pots
Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound began on July 1. According to a news release, each year an estimated 12,000 crab pots are lost in Puget Sound, resulting in the capture of an estimated 180,000 Dungeness crab a year with no one to harvest them. The Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee...
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