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Pierce County homeowner holds intruder at gunpoint

Pierce County deputies say a homeowner held an intruder at gunpoint, waiting for authorities to arrive after a home invasion in Parkland, and it was all caught on camera.

Pierce County, WA · 2d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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New roundabout opens in Pierce Co. ‘Major construction' finishes soon on another

Transportation crews are closing the loop on two new roundabouts in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Monday that it has finished building a roundabout in Spanaway and is nearing the end of construction on another near McKenna. The Spanaway roundabout , located on state Route 507 at 208th Street South, has been under construction since May. Department spokesperson Adrienne Hatmaker told The News Tribune in an email that crews removed the temporary traffic lights from the work zone and reopened the closed portion of the road on Sept. 24, but intermittent flagging continued through Oct. 28 as crews finished permanent striping, landscaping, and prep for permanent light pole installation. “If the weather cooperates next week, the contractor plans to finish some minor construction activities at the SR 507 roundabout,” Hatmaker said. Travelers may see a “few more days” of daytime flagging from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, she added. Near McKenna, crews are wrapping up construction on the other roundabout at the SR 702 and Harts Lake Road intersection, which began in June, WSDOT said. The department said it expects “major construction” on SR 702 to finish this month, depending on the weather. The locations

Pierce County, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Lewis County allows family burial grounds after approval of rules

Lewis County will now permit family burial grounds in the county after the passage of a bill sponsored by a bipartisan group of state lawmakers, including 19th District state Rep. Jim Walsh,

Lewis County, WA · 16h

Tacoma News Tribune

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‘Deeply loved': Victim in Lakewood shooting ID'ed as 23-year-old man

A man from Belfair died over the weekend after a shooting in Lakewood. According to the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s public portal , the man was 23-year-old James Declements-Rhodes. The shooting happened at about 1:40 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 outside a strip mall in the 8700 block of South Tacoma Way, The News Tribune previously reported. Police don’t believe Declements-Rhodes was an intentional target, according to Sgt. Charles Porche, spokesperson for the Lakewood Police Department. A “Chevy Tahoe-type vehicle” turned into the lot, and a passenger shot several rounds out of a gun at “no one in particular,” then sped off. When officers arrived, the vehicle had already left the scene, Porche said. Declements-Rhodes was in critical condition on Friday, Porche previously told The News Tribune. The ME portal says Declements-Rhodes died on Saturday, Nov. 7. “Detectives will continue working on the incident to develop leads to help identify the suspect in this shooting,” Porche wrote. “If there is anyone that has information to assist them in the investigation they are encouraged to call the Police Department.” The News Tribune has reached out to LPD to ask if there have been any updates in the investigation since Friday. ‘James

Lakewood, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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Chehalis teen accused of burglarizing business, ramming police vehicles 

An 18-year-old Chehalis man is back behind bars about a month after he was released on unsecured bail for allegedly stealing Pokemon cards from a downtown Centralia toy store.  Peyton Perry

Centralia, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County boutique with a beachy, vintage style opens soon

The Big Dark may be upon us, but it’s summer somewhere. At Kspek , Gig Harbor’s newest boutique in the downtown business district with a target opening date of Nov. 28, bold patterns, sun-faded fabrics and the slightly fuzzy, cottony texture of beach towels feature brightly in sweatshirts, jackets and bags. Led by Kathleen Vanderspek, a fashion designer who formerly worked for brands like Tommy Bahama and Buki , a Seattle-based brand specializing in travel luxury wear, the new studio at 7706 Pioneer Way will be Vanderspek’s first brick-and-mortar shop. She previously sold her products online and via Harbornest , another downtown boutique that will continue carrying her products. “I love the nostalgia of a vintage beach towel, and that’s really what drew me to working with them,” said Vanderspek in an interview Tuesday, adding that she grew up on Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time at the pool and going to the beach, taking her beach towel everywhere. Most of the towels she upcycles into sweatshirts and bags are from the ‘80s and ‘90s, she said, which she’s found to hold up over time and that feature playful geometric patterns, fun colors and landscape designs. After leaving

Gig Harbor, WA · 20h

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Puyallup Deputies Taser Man Attempting to Steal Semi at Farm

A security guard's late-night call sent Pierce County deputies racing to a Puyallup farm before dawn on Nov. 4, where they found a 24-year-old man sitting behind the wheel of a semi-truck with the engine running, turning the steering wheel as if trying to drive it away. He never got the rig out of the lot.

Puyallup, WA · 1d

CDLLife

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Body cam footage shows arrest of man who could not figure out how to steal a farm’s tractor trailer

The arrest of a man who attempted to steal a tractor trailer from a farm was caught on police body cam footage last week.  The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was called on November 4th after a security guard watched a man attempt to steal a semi truck parked at a farm and smoke something inside […] The post Body cam footage shows arrest of man who could not figure out how to steal a farm’s tractor trailer appeared first on CDLLife .

Pierce County, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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In Washington, voters keep a controversial county sheriff in the saddle

Voters in one Washington state county want to keep electing the sheriff, even if they are not enamored with the one in the job today. In another, they preserved their ability to know the

Pierce County, WA · 3d

KOMO News

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Owner of stolen truck detains suspect in South Hill until deputies arrive

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A truck owner took matters into his own hands after spotting his stolen vehicle parked outside a South Hill business. Pierce County deputies said the theft took place in the 18700 block of Meridian Ave. E. on Nov. 3 at about 3:40 p.m. They responded...

Pierce County, WA · 2d

The Chronicle

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Winlock firefighters save elderly disabled man from burning home 

Lewis County Fire District 15, better known as Winlock Fire & Rescue, has shared additional details of a recent harrowing rescue of an elderly disabled man.  At about 10:53 p.m. Friday,

Winlock, WA · 1d

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Victim Spots Stolen Truck, Detains Suspect Until Deputies Arrive

A reported “armed carjacking” in Washington turned out to be a victim attempting to recover his own stolen truck after the suspect tried to have the title changed, authorities said. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at around 3:40 p.m. on Nov. 3 to a business complex in the South Hill area for […]

Pierce County, WA · 1d

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Time to Hop Aboard These Holiday Trains & Trolleys in Toppenish, Yakima, North Bend, and Elbe

There’s just something magical about holiday train rides! From candlelit trolley rides right here in Yakima to North Pole trips in Toppenish, North Bend, and Elbe, here are 4 festive holiday trains you've got to check out this season!

Yakima, WA · 2d

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Venables Pest Management Explains How to Keep Rodents Out of Your House During Our South Sound Winter

Most of us spend the winter months cozy in our homes, curled up on the couch with the heater or fire keeping us toasty warm. However, you may not be the only beings taking refuge in your house on cold winter nights. Rodents are smart and know the best place to spend the winter is inside our homes too! Venables Pest Management, which specializes in rodent control in Thurston, Mason, Pierce, Grays Harbor, and Lewis counties, explains how to keep rodents out of your house in winter. Need help? Call them today to schedule an appointment for a free rodent evaluation now through the end of December at 360.456.4999.

Thurston County, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collect 1,273 pairs of socks for kids

Residents of Stillwaters Estates in Centralia collected 1,273 pairs of socks in the third year of a drive to help local kids stay warm and cozy during the winter months. In a news release,

Centralia, WA · 16h

FoodWorldNews

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Bird Flu Reaches Western Washington Commercial Egg Farm for First Time as Pierce County Workers Are Monitored

Public health workers in Tacoma and Pierce County are checking on employees of a commercial egg farm where bird flu was confirmed last week, the first time the virus has reached a commercial poultry flock in Western Washington since the current outbreak began in 2022. No human cases have been identified at the farm, and health officials describe the monitoring as a standard precaution.

Pierce County, WA · 2d

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First bird flu death hits WA, dairy outbreak spreads

A Washington state resident has died after contracting avian influenza from infected dairy cows, marking the state's first bird flu death this year. Health officials confirmed three total farm infections in Yakima County, though farmworker representatives suspect cases are undercounted due to immigration enforcement concerns. Additional bird flu detections have...

Yakima County, WA · 18h

The Chronicle

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Foundation gives $10M to Washington arts; $52,500 in Lewis County and $450K in Thurston County 

Washington's nonprofit arts sector is getting a $10 million cash boost.  That's how much Allen Family Philanthropies and nonprofit ArtsFund will send out to local organizations in the

Thurston County, WA · 1d

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Tacoma Card Shop Burglars Used a 2006-07 Ram Heavy Duty, and Police Want the Truck

It isn’t the Pokémon cards that might break this case open. It’s the pickup the burglars used to get to them. Tacoma police and Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County are asking the public to help identify the truck used in two commercial burglaries at Knutsen’s Sports Cards on 6th Avenue. The Crime Stoppers listing files it as a commercial burglary under Tacoma Police case 26-306-00255. The most recent break-in was early Monday, Nov. 2. Police say that in both burglaries, the thieves backed a pickup through the store’s rear metal doors, not through a wall, and drove off with trading cards. The owner puts the loss at roughly $50,000, mostly sealed Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering product.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Woodland Park Zoo, Washington State Ferries plan Veterans Day tributes

SEATTLE — Veterans Day events around Puget Sound on Wednesday include free zoo admission for military personnel, a ferry salute, and a fire station open house in Pierce County. Offering free admission to active, retired, reserve, and veteran U.S. military personnel and one guest from 9:30 a.m. to 4...

Pierce County, WA · 1d