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KIRO 7 Seattle

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Former inmate who says transgender cellmate assaulted her wins federal case against WA prisons

A former inmate said she was sexually assaulted by her cellmate at the women’s prison in Gig Harbor. She has now won her federal civil rights case against the state, according to her attorney. Mozzy Clark said the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC) put her in a cell with a transgender inmate who had been transferred from a men’s prison. She said that inmate harassed and assaulted her, and that corrections officers ignored her complaints.

Gig Harbor, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Lanes closures snarl traffic on southbound I-5 in Tacoma

Update: Traffic has been cleared, WSDOT posted at 1:41 p.m. Original post: Traffic is backed up on southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma because of police activity. The Washington State Department of Transportation first posted about the delays on X at 1:06 p.m., saying the two right lanes at milepost 131, near South 38th Street, were blocked. At 1:11 p.m., they sent an update, saying three right lanes are blocked. The News Tribune has reached out to the Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to learn more. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Tacoma, WA · 23h

First For Autos

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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 · 10h

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Man fatally shot by Renton Police identified

A Renton firefighter shot during a response call is out of the hospital and the man accused of firing the shot, who was killed by police officers, has been identified. Sonny Miranda Mitchell, 47, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Nov. 9 report by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Renton, 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

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Attorney calls for firing of Auburn Police officer

The attorney for the man repeatedly punched by a Auburn Police officer is requesting that the officer be fired for his “horrific and inhumane” actions. The City of Auburn’s Prosecutor’s Office announced Nov. 5 it has dismissed the charges against Mauro Alberto Felix Valles, the man involved in the case. The Reporter reached out to Seattle attorney Evan Oshan, who represents Felix Valles, to get his reaction to the dropped charges.

Auburn, WA · 20h

KIRO 7 Seattle

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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 · 7h

Yahoo!

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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...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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There’s A Restaurant Hiding Inside This Century-Old Firehouse In Washington

I’d like to respectfully point out that three horses named Nip, Dick, and Joe once pulled a fire wagon out of this building. If I may say so, that’s rather interesting for a place where you can now order a burger. The brick firehouse went up in 1907....

Tacoma, WA · 16h

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 · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New barbecue restaurant now open in downtown Gig Harbor

My 4 Sons BBQ has opened in downtown Gig Harbor with a menu of brisket, pork and chicken by the pound or plate, paired with sides like smoked mac and cheese, BBQ beans and a surprisingly refreshing broccoli salad. It’s still in a soft-open phase, with select-day meat specials — including smoked turkey on Thursdays and beef-back ribs on Fridays and Saturdays — not yet available. But the core menu of meat by the pound and sides in various sizes is ready alongside a full bar with a few local beers on tap and cocktails ranging from mules and margaritas to a bacon old fashioned. Owners Matthew and Brenda Henning purchased the former tenant at 7707 Pioneer Way , Brimstone PNW, late this summer. The couple has operated a takeout-focused barbecue business in the Midland area of Tacoma since 2018. Speaking to The News Tribune in August, Matt Henning said they had been casually looking for a second location and appreciated the rustic vibe of the former Brimstone space. It’s also much larger than their flagship in Tacoma, which would allow some experimentation. He had teased the likes of beef cheek nachos, which were already featured at least once as

Gig Harbor, WA · 2d

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Auburn School District superintendent discusses failed bond

Less than a week following election day, the Auburn School Board held its first meeting since the Auburn School District No. 408 – Proposition No. 1 results came back showing the bond at 52% was not going to pass with the required supermajority of 60%. At the Nov. 9...

Auburn, WA · 21h

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 · 8h

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Multiple agencies help put out rural structure fire

With the help of several different agencies, Mountain View Fire and Rescue were able to respond to a structure fire over the weekend. On Nov. 7 at 9:40 a.m., at the 32000 block of 188th Avenue SE in Auburn, close to Morton Lake and Black Diamond, first responders were able to stop the fire, which was unoccupied. Puget Sound Fire, Valley Regional Fire Authority, King County Medic One and a King County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigator provided “mutual aid assistance” to Mountain View Fire and Rescue, where no injuries were reported.

Auburn, WA · 1d

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2026 High School District Volleyball tournament preview

High school volleyball district tournaments are set to begin and here are the local matchups between teams before the state tournament. 3A West Central District games are at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma with games in the main and auxiliary gyms. The 4A tournament is going between the old and new Bethel High School in Graham.

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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20-year-old sentenced to 19 years in prison for killing man at Auburn, WA gas station

On Friday, a judge sentenced a 20-year-old who shot and killed a man at a gas station in Federal Way to serve about 19 years in prison. FOX 13 Seattle reporter Shirah Matsuzawa has the latest.

Auburn, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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3 WA school districts prepare to sue state over funding

Three Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding. According to The Washington State Standard, Lake Washington, Tacoma, and Yakima say local levies are covering expenses the state should pay. Lake Washington and Tacoma school boards authorized preparations for a lawsuit on Oct. 22. Yakima followed...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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