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Tacoma News Tribune

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Elementary school evacuated in Pierce County after students find ‘unusual odor'

Staff and students evacuated an elementary school in Spanaway today because of an unusual odor. According to a post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews went to Naches Trail Elementary School in the 15000 block of Waller Road East at about 7:58 a.m. The school day had not started, but several students who had arrived early noticed the odor and then said they felt ill. Paramedics evaluated the students, then released them to their parents, the post said. Crews also monitored the air throughout the building and said people could re-enter the school safely. While investigating, crews found an illegal outdoor burn in the area, which might have caused the odor, the post said. Crews found the burn and extinguished it. “Bethel School District officials communicated with affected staff and families throughout the incident,” the post said. “Once the building was determined to be safe, students and staff were able to return to school.” CPFR is taking the opportunity to remind residents about the impacts of outdoor burning. “Burning garbage, plastics, treated wood, and other prohibited materials is illegal and releases harmful pollutants into the air. In some areas of our fire district, burning yard waste is prohibited year-round,”

Pierce County, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Major Puyallup intersection is closing for up to six weeks for construction

An upcoming intersection closure near downtown Puyallup is expected to disrupt traffic in the weeks leading up to the holiday season, causing a nearby business owner to worry. Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, the city of Puyallup plans to block most traffic at the intersection of Fourth Street Northwest, Fifth Street Northwest and West Stewart Avenue for “up to six weeks.” Crews are replacing and upgrading stormwater, sewer, and water mains in the area, the city said on its project page . “This is necessary work that has to happen, and the intersection can’t stay open during it,” said city senior project manager Bryan Schermerhorn, who oversees the construction. The repairs are part of a longer-term stormwater system upgrade , he said, which began along Fourth Street this summer. During the closure, vehicle traffic will be detoured around the construction area. A map on the project page includes detour routes along River Road, Meridian, Pioneer, 12th Street West and West Stewart. “The detour route is pretty big, but we tried to create a box around the whole area,” said Schermerhorn. Traffic flow will also change over the railroad tracks, with eastbound traffic on West Stewart Avenue crossing the BNSF tracks at

Puyallup, WA · 1d

FOX 13 Seattle

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WA officials urge preparation for next round of heavy rain following outages, downed trees

Renton, WA · 2h

KOMO News

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Swap, mend and learn at Pierce County’s ReFashion Fair on Nov. 7 in Parkland

What percentage of landfill waste in Pierce County is textile waste?. Pierce County is hosting a free ReFashion Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7 that will offer a clothing swap, mending help and lessons on how textile waste affects the environment. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the...

Pierce County, WA · 3d
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Voters reject measure that would have ousted Pierce County sheriff

A frequently controversial Washington sheriff known for making provocative comments on social media will get to keep his job, voters have decided. Pierce County Charter Amendment 53, which would have ousted Sheriff Keith Swank in favor of making the county's top cop an appointed position, was failing with 68% of voters rejecting it as of Thursday.

Pierce County, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They no longer have a place to rent’: Jake warns of unintended consequences as Tacoma voters favor stronger tenant protections

Tacoma’s Safe Homes for All initiative led in early election returns with more than 60% support, putting the city on course to expand enforcement of tenant protections. The measure would establish rental licensing, increase penalties for violations, and require landlords to bargain in good faith with tenant unions. The...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Auburn's 61st Veterans Parade and Observance

AUBURN, Wash. — KOMO 4 News invites you to be part of Auburn's 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance on Saturday, Nov. 7, to honor our country's veterans and active-duty military personnel. FULL PARADE VIDEO BELOW | Auburn's 61st Veterans Parade and Observance. The parade began at 11 a.m....

Auburn, WA · 2d

KNKX Public Radio

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Election results for key races in Tacoma and Pierce County

From Tacoma tenants' rights to transit in Pierce County, we have initial results and context on some of the hottest races in the region.

Tacoma, WA · 5d

everafterinthewoods.com

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The Warm Raspberry Jam Scones Washington Families Swear Fair Season Isn’t Complete Without

Warm scones split down the middle and filled with butter and raspberry jam are a fair snack so beloved that, for plenty of fairgoers, the day feels unfinished without one. I believe that’s a big job for one small pastry. Then again, few treats in Washington carry this much...

Puyallup, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘Last place you want to go is government housing’: Curley warns about Tacoma’s direction after tenant measure vote

Tacoma voters backed a sweeping tenant rights measure on Election Night. KIRO host John Curley said the people who wrote it see it as a first step toward something he thinks renters should be wary of: government-owned housing. Curley, host of “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, reacted a...

Tacoma, WA · 3d

KOMO News

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Western Washington farmers brace for impacts after bird flu detected in Pierce County

WESTERN WASHINGTON — Farmers across western Washington are bracing for potential impacts after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announced the detection on Thursday without naming the poultry facility. No human cases...

Pierce County, WA · 1d

Washington State Standard

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Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.  School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and Yakima districts contend the state’s failure to meet its constitutional obligations is forcing them to rely on local levy dollars to pay day-to-day expenses, echoing […]

Yakima, WA · 3h

natlawreview.com

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With Nearly Two-Thirds of Tacoma Homes Built Before 1980, Local Plumbing Company Warns of Seasonal Plumbing Risks

Pierce County Plumbing technician performing underground sewer line installation at a home in Tacoma, WA. Pierce County Plumbing offers free home inspections and hose bib covers to help homeowners protect aging plumbing systems ahead of winter. TACOMA , WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With nearly two-thirds of...

Tacoma, WA · 3d

hoodline.com

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Covington Pushes Duveneck House Toward 2027 With New Design Phase

Having stabilized the crumbling walls of the Frank Duveneck House, Covington is now turning its attention to what comes next: figuring out exactly what it will take to finish the job. Architects and engineers are drafting plans meant to spell out the work still needed before any construction crews move in at the historic property on Greenup Street.

Covington, WA · 2d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Overnight closure on northbound SR 167 starting Nov. 9

Northbound State Route 167 in Renton will undergo a complete overnight closure from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, to 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to allow construction crews to install a sign bridge, said the Washington State Department of Transportation.

Renton, WA · 1d

decorhint.com

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This Giant Washington Bookstore Makes It Easy To Leave With An Armful Of Books

Roughly half a million books fill one brick building, with shelves stacked from the floor to the ceiling. That sounds like a lot, right? It is the largest used bookstore in all of Washington. Except there’s more to the story. The building went up in 1912 and once held...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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When will train horns stop blaring through Old Town Tacoma? Repairs are delayed

That lonesome wail could stick around North Tacoma for a few more weeks. An intended fix to a train warning system at the McCarver Street rail crossing near Ruston Way in Tacoma’s Old Town has yet not happened, city council member Sarah Rumbaugh told constituents in an email newsletter this week. Until the system is fixed, train operators must continue to sound their horns as they pass through the intersection, Rumbagh said. An initial replacement part did not solve the damage to the wayside horn system, which was caused by a power outage in mid-October, said Rumbaugh, whose district includes Old Town and nearby neighborhoods within earshot of the tracks. The city had expected to have the new system back online within roughly a week of the damage, but the replacement part “did not solve the issue,” Rumbaugh said. She sent a similar email update about the delay on Oct. 30. “The vendor has begun this work and expects to deliver the new panel before the Thanksgiving holiday,” she wrote in her Nov. 5 newsletter, adding that the city will then have to coordinate its replacement and testing, which could further affect the timeline. The $50,000 warning system upgrade was

Tacoma, WA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Four South King County Weeklies Merge Into One Paper Starting Friday

Four weekly newspapers that have covered South King County for decades are becoming one. Beginning Friday, the Kent Reporter, Renton Reporter, Auburn Reporter and Federal Way Mirror will combine into a single regional print publication called the South King Reporter, even as their individual websites stay online. The move was...

King County, WA · 3d

lynnwoodtimes.com

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Washington Homeowner Recovery Fund Issues First Payments to Scammed Homeowners

TUKWILA — Homeowners in Tacoma and Spokane are among the first to receive payments from a new state fund designed to help people recover money lost to unscrupulous contractors. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries formally launched the Homeowner Recovery Fund on July 1. Created by legislation...

Washington · 3d

Yahoo!

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Jaelynn Scott makes history as first openly transgender person elected to Washington Legislature

Seattle and Renton voters have elected Jaelynn Scott to represent the 37th Legislative District in Olympia, making her both the first openly transgender person elected to the Washington state Legislature and the first to be elected to a state legislature in the United States. Scott was leading with 87.44% of...

Renton, WA · 11h