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Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County grocery store opens soon in former Rite Aid building

A new grocery store in the works for over a year in Pierce County is set to open this month. In a social media post this week, Grocery Outlet announced the store at 22201 Meridian E. in Graham will have its grand opening at 7 a.m. Nov. 19. Monday was the first day of stocking and “setting the store,” according to the post. In early October, the store announced more than 300 people had applied to work at the store. The News Tribune first reported on plans for the store in October 2025 . The building, formerly a Rite Aid, was purchased in May 2025 by an LLC affiliated with Dickerhoof Properties of Corvallis, Oregon. Dickerhoof owns/manages retail property across multiple states. Plans for the Graham site were submitted near the end of July 2025. Another Dickerhoof Properties-affiliated property in Belfair (also a former Rite Aid) saw the opening of a Grocery Outlet last fall. A third new Grocery Outlet that’s been planned for the former Big Lots site at 5401 100th St. SW, Suite 102, is still in the works. Kelie Kahler, media representative for the City of Lakewood, told The News Tribune via email late Tuesday that: “The

Pierce County, WA · 2d

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The Crackly Fried Chicken Oprah Had Flown Across The Country Comes From A Tiny Washington Takeout Counter

Oprah Winfrey once had fried chicken from a modest Washington takeout counter flown across the country. Yes, the same Oprah. The chicken traveled farther than most of us do on vacation. The skin is the real headliner here. It comes out crackly enough to make noise when you bite in.

Seattle, WA · 6d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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New wood-fired pizza restaurant opening this weekend in East Pierce County

Bonney Lake’s newest family-friendly restaurant will open Saturday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. and a raffle to win free pizza for a year. Cascadia Pizza Co ., which started in Enumclaw as a single food truck in 2015, has partnered with a young but ambitious employee, 22-year-old Jacob Andrew, on the new franchise in the Route 410 plaza just east of the roundabout at 224th Avenue East. The company operates four other restaurants in the region and in recent years expanded to franchising in other states including Idaho, Oregon and Arizona with another in Texas en route. The Bonney Lake location will be its first franchise in Washington state, TNT Diner previously reported, and the first in Pierce County but likely not the last. “I started working at Cascadia when I was 16, and I never imagined that six years later I’d be opening my own location,” he said in a press release this week. “I’ve grown up with this company in so many ways. To have the opportunity to take everything I’ve learned and build something of my own is pretty incredible.” The brand is known for wood-fired pies (10-inch personal, $12-$17, or 14-inch large, $21-$29.50)

Bonney Lake, WA · 1d

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Where Do Longtime Tacoma Locals Eat Breakfast? Shakabrah on 6th Ave Has Been the Answer for Years

Every neighborhood has one breakfast spot that locals name without even thinking. In Tacoma, that answer has stayed the same for a long time, and it sits inside an old building with a big garage door. The pancakes come out so large that even the small one can take over...

Tacoma, WA · 2d
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Major Grocery Chain to Close Another Washington City Store, Affecting 100 Workers

Another major grocery store is preparing to shut its doors in Washington, leaving approximately 100...

Tacoma, WA · 4d

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Pierce County Airport Runway Reopens After Reconstruction

Following a monthslong reconstruction project, the runway at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field officially reopened Nov. 3. The project widened the runway from 60 to 75 feet while maintaining its 3,650-foot length, extending its expected lifespan by another 20 to 30 years. Additional improvements include new LED lighting, upgraded drainage, replacement approach lighting, repaved taxiway connectors, and electrical upgrades to four county-owned hangars.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

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The Old-School Drive-In In Washington Where You Can Still Get A Full Meal For Under $10

There’s a little spot in Shelton, Washington, that makes you feel like the rest of the world forgot to keep up with the times, and honestly, thank goodness for that. The Ritz Drive-In is the kind of place that reminds you food doesn’t need to be complicated, overpriced, or served by someone who calls you “valued guest.”

Shelton, WA · 6d

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Why Do Tacoma Locals Still Crowd Into Frisko Freeze’s Neighbor? Because The Southern Kitchen Serves Real Grits

Tacoma has a soft spot for old neighborhood favorites, and one small spot on 6th Avenue keeps pulling crowds like a magnet. People drive two hours to eat here. Some have come back every week for five years. The secret is not fancy plates or a trendy menu, but Southern comfort cooking served by a family that greets you like a cousin who finally came home.

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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You’ll Need Two Days To Finish The Enormous Sandwich At This Jewish Deli In Washington

Seattle has a secret, and it’s stacked about six inches high between two slices of rye bread at Dingfelder’s Delicatessen. If you’ve ever stood in front of a deli counter and felt your heart do a little happy dance, then Dingfelder’s is about to become your new favorite place in the entire Pacific Northwest.

Seattle, WA · 6d

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Tacoma's Prosser Piano Closes After 71 Years, Retirement Sale Now Underway

18505 Firlands Way N. — Shoreline Store Included in Retirement Sale. After 71 years of selling pianos and organs in Tacoma, Prosser Piano & Organ is closing for good. Owners Kerry and Gail Prosser are retiring at the end of 2026, and a retirement sale of all remaining inventory is already underway at the company's stores in Tacoma and Shoreline.

Tacoma, WA · 3d

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The Spar Tavern Changes Hands in Old Town Tacoma

The Spar Tavern, at 2121 N. 30th Street in Tacoma’s Old Town, has changed ownership. A Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board application lists Spar Pub Old Town as the new business name. The family behind the business announced the November 1 transition on social media, saying it had...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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College spot scores 80 red points. Here are Thurston Co. food scores for Nov. 3.

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 · 3d

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This Retro Washington Drive-In Pairs Hand-Cut Fries With Shakes Made From Snoqualmie Ice Cream

The ice cream in the shakes at this little burger stand is custom made by a beloved Washington creamery. That detail alone made me sit up, because shakes usually play backup to the burger and here they might steal the show. The fries get serious respect too, since they are...

Auburn, WA · 1d

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This Washington Restaurant Has Fed The Same Hometown Families For Generations And Still Packs The House

One pot of chili has been feeding the same neighborhood since 1922. Even the secret recipe is famously guarded, with one person said to know all of it. That kind of loyalty is rare in Washington, or anywhere. The menu still hangs on an old-school board with plastic letters. You...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Out & About: Neko Case, Pentatonix, and a Craft Fair

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Neko Case, who came of age in Tacoma, is doing a brief residency in her hometown at McMenamins' Spanish Ballroom. The shows are set for Nov. 11-12; get more details here. Pentatonix Comes to the Tacoma Dome. Popular a cappella group Pentatonix is performing at the Tacoma Dome...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

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Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Thurston County 2026

Ready for Turkey Day but don’t want to cook? Not to worry! There are restaurants in Thurston County where you can pre-order Thanksgiving meals to go, or make a reservation to dine in on Thanksgiving Day! We also have information on free resources for the upcoming holiday. Here is the 2026 guide for Thanksgiving dinner in Thurston County.

Thurston County, WA · 3d

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Pasta Gets Made Fresh Every Day At These 10 Old-School Italian Kitchens In Washington

Thin egg noodles get cut by hand at one Seattle restaurant, right where diners can watch. In Olympia, another kitchen has a pasta table you can spot from your seat. I love that. Nothing builds an appetite faster than seeing dinner start as flour and eggs. Those open views say...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Movie Nights Feel Like the Good Old Days at This Washington Drive-In

The credits roll, and you get to stay for another movie. There’s no second ticket to buy, and you’ve already made yourself comfortable with blankets in the back of the car. For once, the end of a film doesn’t mean the end of the evening. This drive-in...

Bremerton, WA · 2d

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Sip & Savor: Bonney Lake's New Pizza Place, a Wine Walk, and a Tasting

On Saturday, Cascadia Pizza is celebrating the grand opening of its new Bonney Lake location. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., with pizzas ready for cooking afterward. The first 100 customers have a chance at winning free pizza for a year. Find out more about the business here.

Bonney Lake, WA · 2d