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Lululemon larceny: WA authorities bust major theft ring, ‘fence’ arrested
The crackdown continues on a theft ring accused of stealing $500,000 worth of clothing and other items from Lululemon and Ulta stores in Snohomish, King and Pierce County. Loss prevention investigators from those two companies partnered with Bellevue police to put a stop to the thieving. After conducting surveillance on...
Pierce County Deputies Rescue Car Thieves from Puyallup River
Two young car thieves are lucky to be alive after trying to run from police into a river!. Daring but Dumb River Escape Ends with Arrests After Tacoma Car Chase. In a dramatic turn of events yesterday (July 24, 2024), Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies successfully arrested two young car thief suspects after a high-stakes vehicle chase and river rescue. The incident began when deputies located a stolen vehicle in Tacoma. After the deputies tried to pull over the suspects, the vehicle fled and led to a pursuit that ended in the river behind a Fred Meyer store in Puyallup.
Seniors learn line dancing and more at KWA senior meal site
The Korean Women’s Association has a lot to celebrate lately. Thanks to funding from the Pierce County Human Services Aging & Disability Resources Division, KWA’s Tacoma senior meal site is bringing more ways to give seniors nutritious and culturally appropriate meals along with fun activities like line dancing to get them up and moving. Read all about it in the Tacoma Weekly.
Pierce County Launches Youth Talent Search to Empower the Community and Curb Youth Violence
Pierce County is calling all young creators with something to show off. If you're between the ages of 12 and 24 and have a knack for dance, comedy, rap, poetry, music, or another show-stopping talent, here's your chance to shine. Pierce County Human Services' (PCHS) Birth to 25 Initiative and The Griot Party are teaming up to find the brightest stars in the community with a Youth Talent Search.
Federal Way man involved in multimillion-dollar boosting operation
Millions of dollars were illegally made off of stolen goods sold on eBay in South King County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two Western Washington men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 criminal counts related to their alleged conspiracy to traffic in stolen goods.
Volunteers needed for Cajun Fest ’24, coming Saturday, Aug. 17
Volunteers are needed by the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) for Cajun Fest ’24, coming Saturday, Aug. 17, from 2–7 p.m. “With live zydeco and blues, delicious Cajun food, and a beer garden, there’s only one thing left we need to make this event unforgettable—YOU!”. Whether you...
Cabot Properties Buys Two Industrial Buildings in Auburn for $83.1MM
Two industrial buildings in Auburn have been purchased, showing that investors continue to be active in the city. The assets, both warehouse and office properties, were bought by an entity affiliated with Cabot Properties, according to King County public records, for $83.1 million, or approximately $215 per square foot. The seller was an entity affiliated with TGA Auburn Business Park LLC.
Seattle weather: More sun Friday, but rain returns early next week
Seattle - Sunshine returns Friday in Western Washington, but a passing front will bring a chance of rain for the first time in weeks by Monday. Temperatures will be back to normal Friday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s in the central and south Puget Sound areas.
Senior falls out of wheelchair | Fire blotter
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 291 calls for service between July 15 and July 21, among them the following:. Aid call: 8 p.m. (Pacific). Firefighters responded to a senior citizen who had fallen out of her wheelchair, injuring her feet. Firefighters treated the woman on scene, and a private ambulance transported her to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
Emerald Downs: Jockey Power Rankings Edition #12; Krigger’s huge week keeps him on top!
(Auburn, WA) Kevin Krigger set a new standard for wins in a week this season getting his picture take 7 times including in a Stakes Winner’s Circle. Let’s get to this week’s Power Rankings!. 2024 Power Rankings #12. #1 Kevin Krigger (Last week #1) Kevin Krigger rose...
Tarragon Announces 1,000+-Home Uplands Community in Puyallup, Plans Construction of First 155 Residences
Seattle-based development company targets home sales in their first master-planned community in late 2024. SEATTLE (July 24, 2024) – Tarragon, a Seattle-based real estate development company, announces Uplands, its first-ever master-planned community of more than 1,000 homes on 320 acres, set to begin home sales this fall. Well-known for their successful multi-family rental communities, Class A industrial and commercial projects, Tarragon envisions Uplands to be an active and socially connected community. Uplands will bring to market a diversity of home types, the first 155 of which will be built by four trusted homebuilders. The initial homes will range in size from 2,000 to 3,500 square-feet.
Man Caught with Nearly 100,000 Fentanyl Pills and Five Firearms Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison
Emmanuel Xaiver Hunter, a 25-year-old from Puyallup, WA, was sentenced to 78 months in prison for drug trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Hunter admitted carrying the firearm in connection to his drug trafficking activities.
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
(The Center Square) – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report. The report also found that the aerospace sector directly generated more than $580 million in tax revenues for...
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