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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 · 21h

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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 · 1d

The Olympian

Teriyaki spot scores 100 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for Nov. 10

Comments are taken directly from the latest Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) inspection reports, which are available for each food establishment, at the Thurston County Environmental Health Office and their website. For questions concerning these reports, contact the health office at 360-867-2667. Report restaurant, grocery store, deli or bakery complaints online via the complaint form here: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/eh-problem.aspx . Reading inspection scores: Red violations are those most likely to cause food-borne illness and must be corrected immediately if feasible or according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: not keeping food at the right temperature. Blue violations relate to the overall cleanliness and condition of operation and must be corrected according to a compliance schedule established by the health officer. Example: a worn floor that needs replacing. If red points exceed 45, the county will require a reinspection within 10 business days. A reinspection also is required if total red and blue points exceed 65. If red points exceed 100 and there’s a lack of managerial control, the county may shut down the establishment. The establishment may reopen after the person-in-charge develops a written course of action to correct all violations and demonstrates corrective action

Thurston County, WA · 3h

Tacoma News Tribune

Tacoma man killed his father during mental health crisis. Here's his sentence

A Tacoma-area man who fatally shot his father with a shotgun last year has been sentenced to 15 years and three months in prison. A psychologist found that the shooter was in the throes of a mental health crisis at the time. Michael Paul Courtney, 42, pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to second-degree murder with a firearm for the death of 63-year-old Paul Courtney in his Parkland home. After his arrest, Michael Courtney’s mother told law enforcement that her son had been acting strangely in the days leading up to the incident, saying odd things and talking to himself. According to court documents, the defendant’s parents were watching a Seattle Mariners game the evening of Oct. 10, 2025 when his mother heard him talking upstairs as if he was communicating to another person. Michael Courtney’s father walked upstairs to ask him who he was talking to. The defendant’s mother later reported that she heard her husband ask, “Who are you talking to?” and “Are you pointing a gun at me?” just before hearing the fatal gunshot. Pierce County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the home in the 400 block of 142nd Street Court South shortly after 8 p.m. Michael Courtney did

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The All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At This Washington Restaurant Has Locals Coming Back Every Week

Ask around Tacoma about weekly rituals and you’ll hear about football Sundays, farmers markets, and one very specific buffet that people build their whole weekend schedule around. That buffet is Harvest Buffet, and once you understand why it earns that kind of loyalty, you’ll probably start planning your own...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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This Washington Italian Spot Puts Rotisserie Chicken in the Lasagna and Sends You Home With Leftovers

Rotisserie chicken goes into the lasagna at one Washington Italian spot, and I think that alone deserves a little applause. The prawns show up spicy with Calabrian chili. The zucchini gets cut lengthwise and fried in tempura batter. That menu reads like a family recipe box that kept growing. Mushroom...

Puyallup, WA · 1d

First For Autos

Diesel Truck Blasts Corvette With Thick Black Smoke During Road-Rage Incident in Viral Video

A resurfaced viral video clip featuring a merging dispute in Tacoma, Washington, has renewed scrutiny over the practice of modifying diesel trucks to blast thick black exhaust at other motorists. According to The Auto Wire, the widely shared footage shows a pickup appearing to aim its exhaust at a C4-generation Chevrolet Corvette, enveloping the sports […]

Tacoma, WA · 1h

Tacoma News Tribune

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When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

Washington · 3h

KIRO 7 Seattle

VIDEO: Deputies arrest suspect who tried to steal semi-truck from Puyallup farm

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they say tried to make off with a big rig.

Puyallup, WA · 2d

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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 · 1d

The Olympian

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Bail set at $3 million for suspect who ran from Thurston Co. deputies on Nov. 1

Bail was set at $3 million on Nov. 2 for a 30-year-old male suspect who allegedly fired his weapon at law enforcement before driving into south Thurston County and running from deputies, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Lewis County released the update about the incident on Friday because they are investigating it after a Thurston County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired their weapon at the suspect. Those shots did not hit him. Use-of-force incidents are investigated by a multi-county law enforcement group called the Region 3 Critical Incident Investigation Team. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is part of that group. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault and attempting to elude law enforcement. Keith Rouse then appeared in Lewis County Superior Court on Nov. 2 and bail was set at $3 million, according to the sheriff’s office update. The original incident About 6:15 a.m. Nov. 1, the Washington State Patrol began pursuing Rouse after he fled and allegedly fired a weapon at them, according to the update. Thurston County deputies arrived to assist, then Rouse’s vehicle was stopped by spike strips in the area of northbound Interstate 5 and Exit 88 near Grand Mound. “The driver

Thurston County, WA · 2d

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 · 1d

CDLLife

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 · 1d

Yahoo!

Tacoma woman accused of using counterfeit $100 bills arrested in Sequim

Clallam County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 28-year-old Tacoma woman for allegedly using counterfeit $100 bills to pay for goods in Sequim and Port Angeles. According to law enforcement, the woman used the bills at Big 5 Sporting Goods and the Olympic Game Farm, a roadside zoo. Deputies were first...

Tacoma, WA · 15h

Tacoma News Tribune

Tacoma doughnut shop known for decadent fried treats will close after 14 years

Legendary Doughnuts will close its Tacoma store Nov. 15, ending a 14-year run on Sixth Avenue, the owners announced on social media over the weekend. In Nov. 7 Facebook and Instagram posts, Shannon and Ken Patten said the last few years “have been quite a struggle for us at this location,” pointing to pandemic-related challenges, a general economic downturn and customers having to “choose between treats and necessities for them and their families.” They also said they recently received notice of “a substantial rent increase close to $2,000 a month and continued price increases,” which contributed to their decision. “It is with great disappointment that we have to announce the closing of our Legendary Doughnuts Tacoma location,” the post read. They thanked their customers, especially regulars who returned week after week, and their employees. “We were able to build and foster business relationships throughout the community and would like to think we did our small part at being good neighbors.” In an email Monday afternoon, Shannon Patten confirmed that the property owner had informed them last month of a rent increase of approximately $1,800. They had been on a month-to-month lease since November 2025, she said, and they “did not

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Tacoma shop owner watches a Dodge pickup allegedly smash through his doors at 5 am. Then he realizes their goal: ‘They came in looking for Pokémon’

A Tacoma, Washington, trading card game (TCG) shop decided to hire security guards for a night shift position after Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering (MTG) cards were stolen by thieves, according to Dexerto. The theft happened on November 2, shortly after 5 a.m., according to the Tacoma Police Department. The thieves allegedly used a black […]

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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SR 167 Expressway to start tolling in December

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) makes it official — the State Route 167 Expressway in Fife will start asking for toll payments on Dec. 14 at 5 a.m.

Fife, WA · 3h

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Beloved Sixth Avenue Doughnut Shop Is Closing This November

A vibrant, family-friendly pastry shop and bakery, Tacoma’s Legendary Doughnuts store is closing. After 14 years of service, the doughnut shop will shut down this weekend. The bakery team cited continued economic challenges and rising rent as the main reasons for the closure. Legendary Doughnuts’ Tacoma Outlet to Close...

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From the archives: Photos reveal the destruction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed on Nov. 7, 1940, just four months after its grand opening in July. The incident remains described as "the most dramatic failure in bridge engineering history," said the Washington State Archives. They say during the violent collapse, the main suspension cables were tossed 100 feet...

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