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Civic groups call for DOJ investigation into Tacoma Police practices
TACOMA, Wash. - Representatives with the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition say they have written a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a federal investigation into the Tacoma Police Department. Eight community organizations came together to release the statement, saying there is "widespread excessive use of force and discriminatory policing,"...
Man still missing after weekend storm, five rescued
HomeNorth Sound StoriesMan still missing after weekend storm, five rescued. Previous report said four were rescued, five paddleboarders were rescued. EVERETT & MUKILTEO, AUG.19: Everett Fire and police departments were dispatched to rescue five paddleboarders caught in Sunday’s, Aug. 18 sudden storm around 5:20 p.m. between Edgewater Park 1504 1 St. and Mukilteo, according to a Facebook Post from Everett Fire.
The Hands On Children’s Museum Summer Splash! Online Auction Is Your Chance to Help Support Free and Reduced Access to the Museum
The Hands on Children’s Museum kick-offs its’ Summer Splash! online silent auction on Friday, August 16, 2024. It’s the first event of the Summer Splash! Gala, their annual fundraiser celebrating HOCM’s outreach to thousands of local and visiting families across Western Washington. Although Gala space is limited, everyone can join the fun and support a great cause at the same time. Your purchase helps keep the museum accessible to all children. The online auction raises money and awareness for their many free and reduced access programs.
Leavenworth approves controversial ordinance permitting condominiums in residential zones
LEAVENWORTH – City Council approved an ordinance to allow condominiums in residential zoning, following a contentious discussion between the council and members of the community. “If I wasn’t able to buy my house that I did six years ago, I would be looking at a condo. It brings up...
Tacoma homeless shelter to embark on $20M expansion ‘to respond to an increase in need’
Tacoma Rescue Mission is planning to expand its men’s homeless shelter at 425 S. Tacoma Way to roughly three times its current size. The organization, which is one of the area’s largest providers of shelter for the unhoused, says it has secured funding to increase the number of beds at the shelter from 60 to 180.
There’s a Lot Happening in Manson Lately
Information and photos released by the Manson Chamber of Commerce. If you’ve been in Manson recently, you may have noticed that things are happening!. The Manson Chamber of Commerce is working hard on a multi-phase project for Downtown Manson. During Phase 1, they received a grant from Chelan County specifically for capital improvements, and had the uncared for trees removed from the downtown sidewalks from Wapato Point Parkway to Pedoi St. That work was done by BCD Contracting & Tree Service of Manson in 2023. It was just the start of a plan to clean-up and revitalize the downtown core. Bids were received and jobs have been granted; work has begun on Phase 2!
Lakewood Library is getting close to opening
In July, workers paved the parking lot, finished putting in the floors and ceiling, and installed windows, furniture, and shelves at the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library. This month, library staff members are preparing the library to open with books and materials, and computers. video below which highlights the interim...
NCWLIFE Exclusive - Hailey Van Lith
Hailey Van Lith was in town for a quiet couple days last week before graduating Friday from LSU…. While here, Hailey was kind enough to sit down with NCWLIFE Channel’s Eric Granstrom for an exclusive interview. From off her bronze medal performance with the USA Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team, Van Lith says her Olympic experience was incredible…
One of last Buffalo Soldiers had Jefferson County ties
William Jones was one of the last Buffalo Soldiers. He was a U.S. Army master sergeant, prisoner of war in Korea and founder of the 9th & 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Tacoma, Kan. Jones was born on July 15, 1918, to farmers Joseph Jones and Elizabeth Betty...
New park named for Dr. Joye Hardiman
Tacoma city government has seized an opportunity to honor one of our city’s most respected and influential community members. Through the Tacoma City Council’s unanimous passage of Resolution No. 41509 on Aug. 13, a parcel of city-owned property at 1505 S. 5th St. will now be named Dr. W. Joye Hardiman Park.
Vietnam Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor in heartfelt ceremony
CHELAN — In a ceremony held Thursday, two Vietnam War veterans were honored with Quilts of Valor, recognizing their service and sacrifices decades after their return home. Kathy and Larry Seureau, both distinguished military veterans, received handcrafted quilts from the Lake Chelan Quilts of Valor group, a local chapter of the national Quilts of Valor Foundation. The presentation took place as part of an ongoing effort to acknowledge the contributions of Vietnam-era veterans.
Two retired WA ferries set sail for Ecuador, ending Puget Sound legacy
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. - After years of sitting idle, two decommissioned Washington State ferries are being towed across 3,700 miles of open ocean to their final destination in Ecuador. The vessels, the Klahoya and Elwha, were sold for $100,000 each in a deal that Washington State Ferries (WSF) officials describe...
DoorDash spends over $1M to fight Seattle minimum wage law
DoorDash has spent more than $1 million since January lobbying to repeal Seattle's minimum wage law for app-based delivery drivers, according to city records. Why it matters: The minimum wage ordinance has been a topic of intense debate since it took effect in January, with DoorDash and UberEats responding with new fees that some restaurants and drivers say have caused them to lose business.
Man drowned girlfriend because she was ‘acting weird,’ then stuffed ball down her throat ‘to fix her jaw,’ cops say
A Seattle man has been arrested for allegedly drowning his girlfriend while high on molly because she was “acting weird,” according to police. Andy Chu, 25, has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Zoey Suyun He, who was visiting her boyfriend from Hawaii, according to KHON2. Police reportedly found He on August 10 with an ice pack on her neck, a block supporting the back of her head, and a “heavy white ball lodged in her throat” in addition to a substance later identified as Acai powder all over her body.
Fundraiser launched for local Real Estate Broker Rick Sands as he battles critical lung condition in ICU
Rick Sands – a well-known member of the area business community – is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after being admitted to the ER last Monday with a severe, unidentified lung condition. Sands works as a Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX All City in Burien. Sands’...
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