Tests show ‘elevated iron and manganese’ in the water at Tacoma school, district says
Parents with kids at the elementary school have complained about discolored water there for months, The News Tribune ...
‘Overprotective’ dad held gun on Uber driver bringing daughter home, Florida cops say
A family curfew violation spiraled into a life-threatening situation when a protective father pulled an AR-22 rifle on the Uber driver bringing his daughter home, according to investigators in the ...
Seven options for staying at a luxurious Vrbo in the heart of Washington’s wine country
The Tri-Cities area offers an abundance of opportunities for this, so much so that you can make a full trip out of it.
1 person dead, 1 hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash in Spanaway on Friday
Four cars, including a semi-truck were stopped at a red light near 176th Street South at about 6 a.m. A vehicle that was ...
Girlfriend of slain surfer found in Mexico shares voice message he left her
Days after Australian surfer Callum Robinson, his brother Jake Robinson and his friend Jack Carter Rhoad were discovered dead in Baja California, Mexico, Callum’s girlfriend, Emily Horwath, is ...
Death of first-year law student was mystery for 23 years, cops say. Now, arrest made
Faust’s arrest comes more than two decades after Baker, a first-year law student at UGA, was found dead in her burning apartment in Athens, according to investigators. Crews responded to the fire on ...
Woman found living in rooftop grocery store sign for nearly a year, Michigan cops say
A 34-year-old woman was found living in a rooftop grocery store sign for nearly a year, Michigan cops said. She had a ...
Point Defiance aquarium set to reopen after $7M renovation. Here’s when, what to expect
Formerly called the “South Pacific Aquarium,” the 25,000-square-foot area will boast colorful fish and sharks in a tropical ...
Private firm used space in Pierce County Clerk’s Office rent free for more than 30 years
The revelation comes after a recent audit found the department to have a “significant lack” of control and general oversight.
Washingtonians have $31 million in unclaimed tax refunds. How to file by May 17 deadline
Over 26,000 Washington residents are still owed refunds on their 2020 taxes. With the May 17 deadline approaching fast, ...
From homeless to a seat on the City Council. East Pierce man has a unique perspective
Tod Gunther has an Army-green jacket with a velcro patch that reads, “FMR. HOMELESS,” on one side. Pins that read, “STIGMA ...
Filing deadline for Washington state candidates ends Friday. Here’s who has filed so far
Filings will continue through Friday and candidates must file before the 5 p.m. deadline that day. Readers can stay up to ...