Fatal collision blocks one lane of traffic in Puyallup
PUYALLUP, Wash — State Route 512 near Puyallup is reduced to one lane of traffic after a fatal crash, according to the Washington State Patrol.
May 20, 2026Open source
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Puyallup police seek help finding missing endangered teen with mental health concerns
Police in Puyallup seek public help to locate 16-year-old Orion Castro, missing since May 16. Authorities express concerns over his mental health and safety.
May 17, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist, 19, dies in collision with box truck in Puyallup
A motorcyclist died on Monday after a collision with a box truck in Puyallup, according to the Washington State Patrol.
May 12, 2026Open source
Prep Highlights: Leif Evenson helps Skyview boys soccer clinch state berth with 3-2 win over Emerald Ridge
Lucas Angelbeck and Leif Evenson scored second-half goals as the Skyview boys soccer team clinched a berth to the 4A state playoffs with a 3-2 win over Emera...
May 10, 2026Open source
‘Performative patriotism’ or ‘honoring sacrifice’? Puyallup’s $150K flagpole sparks fierce debate
The Puyallup City Council voted 4-3 to spend nearly $150,000 on a 100-foot American flag pole. Supporters call it patriotism. Critics call it performative.
May 7, 2026Open source
Skagit Valley College softball team loses two to Pierce
PUYALLUP — The Skagit Valley College softball team fell to Pierce 17-9 and 11-1 on Tuesday in a Northwest Athletic Conference North Region doubleheader.
May 6, 2026Open source
Man arrested for rape, kidnapping after allegedly dragging teen girl into Northgate woods
Seattle police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a teenage girl in the city’s Northgate neighborhood, the Seattle Poli...
May 5, 2026Open source
Man arrested for rape, kidnapping after allegedly dragging teen girl into Northgate woods
Seattle police arrested a 35-year-old man Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a teenage girl in the city’s Northgate neighborhood, the Seattle Poli...
May 5, 2026Open source
Pedestrian hit, seriously injured in Puyallup after driver suffers medical issue
A 78-year-old Orting man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon after a driver left the road and struck him in a parking lot in Puyallup.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Graham Platner's Dad Paid for 'Working-Class' Senate Candidate's Norwegian Fertility Treatments, Campaign A...
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's father and in-laws paid for him and his wife to receive fertility treatments in Norway, according to a new repor...
May 15, 2026Open source
Free Beacon Forces Correction From New Yorker's 'Vaunted Fact-Checking Department' on Graham Platner’s Mo...
The New Yorker on Friday corrected a report on Maine’s left-wing Senate candidate, Graham Platner, that falsely stated he purchased his home in Maine with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Car fire shuts down northbound I-5 in Fife, one-hour delay from Tacoma to Federal Way
A car fire has shut down all but one northbound lane on I-5 in Fife, the Washington Department of Transportation confirmed.
May 11, 2026Open source
Meet 'Working-Class Mainer' Graham Platner's Oyster Farming Business Partner, an Elite Boarding School Grad...
Maine's far-left Democratic Senate nominee, Graham Platner, has leaned on his career as a "working-class" oyster farmer to cast himself as a blue-collar ever...
May 11, 2026Open source
Spongy moth treatments begin in King, Pierce counties
Don't be alarmed if you see some low-flying aircraft spraying something in parts of King and Pierce counties on Friday.Washington State Department of Agricultu
May 8, 2026Open source
LOCAL WATCH: Gove wins 100th Washington Open Invitational
Local PGA professional Jeff Gove shows off a Nikon Coolshot ProII Stablized rangefinder while standing next the the Washington Open Invitational Phil Memoria...
May 8, 2026Open source
Humane Society apologizes after 'Adopt Me' dog kills beloved family pet at Tacoma marathon
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is apologizing and reviewing its protocols for taking animals to public events after a dog the agency was trying
May 7, 2026Open source
‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionai...
After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.
May 6, 2026Open source
Washington ICE facility, rife with abuses, now under lower standards, UW report showsUpdated 17 mins ago
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lowered detention standards at the Northwest ICE Processing Center under a new short term contract, even as newl...
May 6, 2026Open source
Dozens of Pierce County massage businesses closed for safety violations
The Pierce County fire marshal closed 45 massage businesses this week after inspections revealed dangerous fire and building code violations.
May 2, 2026Open source
Boy, 16, charged for stabbing at Foss High School that injured 4 students, security guardPierce County pros...
Boy, 16, charged for stabbing at Foss High School that injured 4 students, security guardPierce County prosecutors filed charges Friday morning against the t...
May 2, 2026Open source
Foss High School Stabbing: 5 Hospitalized in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma Fire took five people to hospital after reports of a stabbing at Foss High School.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies on Saturday that Washington remained committed to the region, but toned down pr...
May 30, 2026Open source
3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores
Dead, emaciated gray whales have been washing up on Washington state shores at a shocking pace over the last few months.
May 26, 2026Open source
🎥3 more killed in 2nd U.S. strike on a drug boat this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean
May 6, 2026Open source
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military launched another strike Tuesday on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three...
May 6, 2026Open source
Environmental cleanup begins after Longview industrial disaster
Two people are confirmed dead, and nine people are missing with no hope of rescue after an industrial disaster at a paper plant in Longview, Washington.
May 30, 2026Open source
What is white liquor? The substance behind the deadly paper mill implosion in Longview
A chemical solution used to turn wood into paper pulp is now at the center of Washington’s deadliest industrial tragedy in modern history. So what is it?
May 30, 2026Open source
Trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather among victims of Longview mill rupture
Crews on Friday recovered the remains of one more victim of a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, leaving two workers still unacc
May 30, 2026Open source
Man who drove 2 Portland women to Washington accused of sexual assault, rape
Jacob Meyer, of Woodland, faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill two women and sexually assaulting one after driving them from a Portland...
May 29, 2026Open source
Community rallies around families impacted by deadly Longview mill disaster: 'Everyone has come together'
From farmer’s market stands, restaurants and coffee shops, Southwest Washington businesses are stepping up for impacted families.
May 29, 2026Open source
Hamilton County, Cincinnati seek federal funding to cap portion of Fort Washington Way
Cincinnati officials are pursuing a $25 million federal grant to cap a portion of Fort Washington Way, a mile-long, eight-lane freeway that runs between The...
May 28, 2026Open source
Chemical implosion kills multiple people at Washington paper mill
A major chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynaware Packaging facility in Longview killed multiple people and injured 10.
May 27, 2026Open source
Washington lawmakers react to deadly chemical rupture at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
A ruptured chemical tank at Longview's Nippon Dynawave facility has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
May 27, 2026Open source
At least 1 dead, 9 missing after chemical implosion at Longview, WA facility
At least one person is dead and nine others are missing after a chemical tank implosion at a facility in Longview, Washington.
May 27, 2026Open source
Seattle gas prices soar as Memorial Day weekend travel picks up
According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.
May 23, 2026Open source
5 things to do in western Washington this weekend: May 22-25
Take in Seattle's vibrant Folklife Festival or a serene hike in the mountains, and honor fallen military members with Memorial Day tributes this weekend.
May 22, 2026Open source
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
May 19, 2026Open source
19-year-old dies after South Seattle drive-by shooting, police say
Police said the 19-year-old was shot in the head May 8 and died eight days later at Harborview Medical Center.
May 18, 2026Open source
Population growth is outpacing job growth in downtown Seattle, DSA says
Seattle had the fourth fastest growth rate increase last year among major U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Puyallup is in Pierce County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
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98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375
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Trump's Proposed $250 Bill Is Everything the Founders Despised
George Washington actively opposed the U.S. Mint putting his face on coinage, as it would've resembled the reverence reserved for monarchs.
May 30, 2026Open source
'Spokane 3' protesters convicted on federal conspiracy charges for blocking ICE transfer in Washington
The "Spokane 3" — Jac Archer, Justice Forral and Bajun Mavalwalla II — were convicted on federal conspiracy charges for attempting to block an ICE transf...
May 30, 2026Open source
Fuggedaboutit: Trump Reacts After Federal Judge Nixes Name Change, Closing Kennedy Center for Reno
Pool via AP On Friday afternoon, a federal judge issued a ruling that will affect the major overhaul the Trump administration had planned over the next few y...
May 30, 2026Open source
TV Talk: Western Pa. residents appear in Hallmark+, HGTV series
It’s a busy week for locals featured on unscripted shows “House Hunters” and “Mom’s the Bride.” ‘House Hunters&rsqu...
May 30, 2026Open source
Washington Regional announces restructuring plan, will cut 86 jobs
Amidst rising inflation costs, lower reimbursement rates, and shifting state and federal policy, Washington Regional Medical System announced a restructuring...
May 30, 2026Open source
EWU’s Cort Gebbers qualifies for NCAA finals in discus
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Eastern Washington's Cort Gebbers qualified for the NCAA Championships in the discus, placing 11th in the West regional Friday with a...
May 30, 2026Open source
Nick Lewis twirls complete-game gem as WSU holds off Oregon State, 3-2, in NCAA Tournament opener
PULLMAN – Not long after Washington State missed what seemed like a golden opportunity, a chance to balloon a slim lead on Oregon State late in Friday’s...
May 30, 2026Open source
Former leader of federal prosecutors in Spokane criticizes outcome of ICE protest trial, the first of its k...
The push to pursue, charge and later convict three Spokane residents of federal conspiracy against a government officer during a protest is the first-known c...
May 30, 2026Open source
Madison considers taking control of Park Street corridor from the state amid safety concerns
The proposal would transfer portions of Park Street, along with sections of John Nolen Drive, Blair Street, West Washington Avenue and Proudfit-North Shore,...
May 30, 2026Open source
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