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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.
133d Army National Guard rock band thrills at All-American Jubilee in Rainier
Performing on stage is a thrilling experience for members of the 133d Army National Guard Band. But performing on stage in uniform is a different kind of thrill. The six rock musicians of the ...
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?
Aberdeen asking residents on input regarding fluoride in city water
The Aberdeen City Council would like to hear from the public regarding the possibility of removing fluoride from the City’s drinking water. Residents and water users are being asked to take a short survey regarding any concerns they have with the city adding fluoride to the local water. This...
Skookumchuck Commerce Center development plans again up for state environmental approval
Plans for a development along Reynolds Avenue in Centralia are again under environmental review following an initial denial coupled with opposition from area residents in 2023. Should it be
Cooper's Corner: New Chehalis bar and grill seeks to be a downtown draw
After holding the soft opening for Cooper’s Corner bar and grill at the beginning of June, co-owner Dan Waller said the downtown Chehalis business has been doing well despite only recently
Sirens: Juvenile arrested after setting fire to portable toilet; dogs left in hot vehicle; man says ex-girlfriend attempted to stab him
CENTRALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT Criminal trespass • A woman was trespassed from private property in the 1700 block of Niki Lane at the resident’s request at 12:55 p.m. on July 1.
Sword swallowers, magicians, dancers, vendors and more this weekend at Centralia Fantasy Festival
The Centralia Fantasy Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, July 5 through 8, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The event will offer activities for all ages, vendors with a
Centralia man accused of stabbing man with a butter knife, headbutting officer
A Centralia man accused of stabbing someone with a butter knife, threatening to kill witnesses who talked to police and headbutting an officer early Saturday morning was charged Monday in Lewis
Managing bear encounters in the East Cascades
When conflicts emerge in the town of Leavenworth between humans and the black bears that share the Upper Valley, Rich Beausoleil is the Washington Fish and Wildlife officer likely to respond. Rich and his Karelian bear dog Milo help to trap or lethally remove problem bears throughout the state. But as Rich told NCWLIFE, a better solution is for humans to avoid tempting bears with garbage and easy food opportunities in the first place.
Fundraiser started for 15-year-old shot in face in Auburn Saturday
Brandon Bodine is asking the community for help on GoFundMe after his 15-year-old nephew, Talon, was shot in the face in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 29, 2024. According to Bodine, Talon was with his friends playing basketball into the wee hours as they always did. The shooting happened on their way home.
Investigation into Cowlitz County crash that killed three people continues
It was the expired car tabs on a black 1996 Toyota Camry that tipped off police to pull over Jamesha Solana Berryman, 31, on April 30, officials report. Instead of remaining stopped, police say the Longview resident fled Cowlitz County deputies, crashing into a truck around 8:35 p.m. at the corner of Kelso’s Pacific Avenue and Columbia Street, killing her and her two passengers and injuring the truck’s occupants.
Coroner's office seeks help identifying skeletal remains found near Cougar in 2021
The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in its efforts to identify skeletal remains of a young adult male discovered in a wooded area outside of Cougar on the
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.
King County Purchases Historic Dexter Horton Building for $36M
CBRE has announced that King County purchased Seattle landmark Dexter Horton Building for $36.6 million. The purchase will save King County nearly $2 million per year in leasing costs. Located at 710 2nd Avenue, the Dexter Horton Building is 15 stories high and 335,000 square feet. King County’s Department of...
Seahawks Send Ex-QB Russell Wilson A Gift Ahead Of First Steelers Training Camp
Whatever hard feelings that lingered after Russell Wilson’s departure from the Seattle Seahawks have apparently subsided. As he prepares for his first training camp as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 35-year-old quarterback revealed Tuesday on social media that his former team had sent him ...
Mariners Make Flurry of Roster Moves Tuesday, Including Signing Former All-Star
Ahead of Tuesday's series opener with the Baltimore Orioles, the Seattle Mariners have come to terms with former All-Star reliever Chris Devenski. They've sent him to Triple-A Tacoma. They've also made additional roster moves which we've chronicled here.
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