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Spanaway Community Mourns the Loss of 13-Year-Old in Suspected Overdose Tragedy
A tragic shadow looms over the community of Spanaway, after a 13-year-old boy was found dead in what appears to be a case of overdose early Friday morning. The young teen, whose identity has not been released to the public, experienced a medical emergency at a home where he was staying with his brothers.
‘This is serious’: Violent crime in unincorporated Pierce County alarms officials
(The Center Square) – Gun crime trends in unincorporated Pierce County have officials worried. According to data presented to the Pierce County Public Safety Committee, in 2024, there have been 58 crimes involving firearms in unincorporated Pierce County through March 2024. There were 20 cases in March alone. “That’s really concerning seeing these numbers because I think it’s pretty high,” Pierce County Councilmember Paul Herrera said at Monday's committee meeting. ...
This transit agency could be the first in the Northwest to use hydrogen-powered buses
Move over, electric buses — another (potentially) clean option is coming to the Northwest. A transit agency in Western Washington aims to be the first in the Northwest to run buses on hydrogen. Lewis County Transit in Chehalis is testing three of the hydrogen buses. "It's the opportunity to...
Cascade Community Healthcare continues offering Medication-Assisted Treatment for those recovering from substance use
Cascade Community Healthcare continues efforts to bring Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to those throughout Lewis County who are struggling with addiction. The treatment reduces a
Here's who is running for Pierce County sheriff
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Six candidates have filed to run for Pierce County Sheriff after current Sheriff Ed Troyer indicated he would not run for re-election. Troyer was elected sheriff in 2020 and has been with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) since 1985. Troyer was appointed as Pierce...
Residents can drop off scrap metal, appliances, tools at Lewis County recycling event
Lewis County residents will have a chance to drop off scrap metal, household appliances and gently used tools from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader
Chehalis man convicted Tuesday for repeat voting in the 2022 general election
A Chehalis man charged in late 2023 for voting twice -- once in Oregon and once in Washington -- during the 2022 general election was found guilty of a felony repeat voter charge in Lewis ...
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