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Tacoma News Tribune

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Girl, 5, died in Pierce County in August. ME has released her cause of death

The 5-year-old girl who died in August on a property south of Graham died of multiple traumatic injuries, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Friday. Sheriff’s deputies have said forensic testing supported the conclusion that a dog attacked her. Alice Jo Sandholm Locke died Aug. 13 while spending the day with her grandmother. A 911 caller reported her missing. The Sheriff’s Office has said an aggressive dog came at arriving deputies, and a woman came out to restrain it. Deputies later shot and killed a dog found near the girl’s body so they could render aid to her. In a phone call Friday evening, Alice Jo’s mother, Josie Locke, said she still has unanswered questions about what happened to her daughter. Locke said the loss has been hard on her and her family, and she still struggles to sleep knowing she’ll never see Alice Jo again. “We love her, and we miss her every day,” Locke said.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Former Ram Restaurant in Lakewood will soon offer a ‘taste of Southern charm'

The owner of Hot Fish House, known for fried catfish and a giant turkey leg stuffed with and surrounded by all manner of Southern specialties, will soon introduce a full-service restaurant in the former Ram Restaurant and Brewery in Lakewood. Quinton Gethers is hopeful he can reach the finish line to open Q’s Restaurant — with a tagline of a “taste of Southern charm” — by the end of the year. The black-and-gold signs went up in October. He has been working on the approximately 8,000-square-foot space since April, he said, super-cleaning the carpet in the main dining room, which boasts a tall fireplace and several built-in, half-circle booths. ( The Ram in Lakewood closed in September 2025, but its other locations in Washington, including on Ruston Way, continue.) He spruced up the Ram’s old tables and chairs, painted the walls a Kelly-green hue and hung interesting images of animals in unusual settings, some in military garb. He already fielded inquiries for the generously sized private banquet room. The Ram company constructed the building in 1988, about 17 years after debuting its brewpub concept in what became Lakewood Towne Center. It feels somewhat of that era, with a cool greenhouse-style

Lakewood, WA · 1d

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Thanksgiving in Pierce County: Where to Eat When Nobody's Cooking

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, togetherness, and pretending you know how to make gravy from scratch. But if you're visiting Pierce County for the holiday, there's a decent chance your accommodations don't come with a roasting pan, six burners, or an oven…and maybe that's a good thing! Even if you’re simply unwilling to spend your day off work elbow-deep in a turkey, this one’s for you.

Pierce County, WA · 1d
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Tacoma News Tribune

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Over 130 dogs sent to Tacoma-Humane Society in November. Shelter asks for help

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is asking the public for help after receiving too many dogs. In a Nov. 11 Facebook post , the organization said it has received 130 dogs since Nov. 1 — 30 more than in mid-October. “This rise in dog intake is pushing us beyond our capacity. As one dog is adopted or reunited with their family, more than one dog is waiting to take their place,” the post said. “We need the support of our community to help us ensure there is space for the pets that desperately need our care.” Adoption fees for dogs who are at least 1 year old will be waived from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, the post said. Residents can help the shelter by: Adopting. Interested dog owners can visit the Humane Society’s website or visit at 2608 Center St. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Mondays. If an owner has committed to a dog that is waiting to be spayed or neutered, they can foster the dog until their surgery. Fostering. Someone who can’t adopt but can provide a temporary home for a dog can help save space, the post said. The

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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You Can Still Score A Giant Breakfast For Under $15 At These 10 Hole-In-The-Wall Washington Diners

Want to find hole-in-the-wall diners in Washington where a giant breakfast won’t drain your wallet?. These 10 diners serve up satisfying morning meals and genuine local charm!. 1. Marcia’s Silver Spoon Cafe (Tacoma) The sign out front says “Cold Beer! Great Food!” and honestly, that’s a mission statement...

Washington · 15h

hoodline.com

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Puyallup Police Hunt Two Women Accused of Stealing Shopper's Red Walker

Puyallup Police are asking the public to help identify two women accused of stealing a customer's red walker from the Fred Meyer store in downtown Puyallup. Investigators say the theft happened on November 4, and the women were seen loading the walker into a white Chevrolet SUV or crossover with no license plates before driving off.

Puyallup, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Centralia woman charged with felony after allegedly assaulting ex, damaging vehicle 

A 26-year-old Centralia woman is facing a felony criminal charge after allegedly assaulting her ex and stabbing the hood of his vehicle and a tire with a set of needle nose pliers.  Martha

Centralia, WA · 2d

valleyrecord.com

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Man, 20, receives 19 years for Federal Way murder in 2023

A judge sentenced a 20-year-old Tacoma man to 19 years, four months in prison for the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old man in 2023 at a Federal Way gas station. Tau’rean Curtis Sonnell Forks, just 17 at the time of the July 15, 2023 shooting at a Arco gas station, 3910 S. 320th St., was sentenced Nov. 6 by King County Superior Court Judge Taki Flevaris at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Forks pleaded guilty Aug. 27 to second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement, a lesser charge than the original first-degree murder charge.

Federal Way, WA · 1d

The Chronicle

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Newly elected, Washington's first openly transgender legislator ready to 'stand on business'

When Jaelynn Scott arrives in Olympia in January, she doesn't want to be labeled a one-note legislator.  Elected by voters last week, Scott will be Washington's first openly transgender

Washington · 3d

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Two men to be arraigned for $5.6 million in theft from four retailers

One Texan and one Californian will be arraigned in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Nov. 13 for allegedly leading a sophisticated multi-million-dollar fraud scheme involving the theft and reselling of products from four online retailers. Court documents state that the defendants attempted to steal more than $9.7 million worth...

Seattle, WA · 2d

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Lakewood Weekly Bulletin November 13, 2026

The Lakewood Police Department invites the community to join in remembering and honoring the Lakewood Fallen Four on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026, to mark the anniversary of the 2009 tragedy. The annual remembrance ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. outside Blue Steele Coffee Co. (formerly Forza Coffee) at 11401...

Lakewood, WA · 1d

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Reported reckless I-5 driving by Auburn man kills 1, injures 7

A 23-year-old Auburn man faces potential charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and reckless driving after he reportedly caused a seven-vehicle crash along northbound Interstate 5 in SeaTac that killed one person and injured seven. Troopers responded at about 9:29 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 to the crash near South 200th...

Auburn, WA · 1d

B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Kennedy Catholic’s football Lancers beat Emerald Ridge 29–14 to move on to Class 4A football quarterfinals

Kennedy Catholic’s football Lancers are headed to the Class 4A state football quarterfinals after beating the Emerald Ridge Jaguars 29-14 on Friday night, Nov. 13 at Highline Memorial Stadium in Burien. The fifth-seeded Lancers earned their 10th straight win and eliminated the No. 12 Jaguars in the opening round.

Burien, WA · 21h

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Puyallup Man’s Wheelchair Froze on Train Tracks, Bystanders Couldn’t Save Him

Richie Geiger, 59, was crossing the railroad tracks at South Meridian Avenue in his motorized wheelchair on Oct. 21 when the chair appeared to falter. He was unable to clear the tracks before an oncoming train struck and killed him; bystanders tried to help. Puyallup police have closed their criminal...

Puyallup, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Man who was repeatedly punched by Auburn officer files notice of claim with the city

AUBURN, Wash. — The man at the center of a now-viral video of a police officer punching him in the head has notified the City of Auburn that he may file a lawsuit against the city. On Monday, Mauro Felix Valles, 33, filed a notice of claim with the...

Auburn, WA · 2d

The Olympian

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Olympia Farmers Market vendor receives ‘permanent suspension,' owner says

Crafted Restorations, a knife maker and former vendor at the Olympia Farmers Market that had sought reinstatement to the market after they were suspended last month, has been permanently suspended, the owners announced on social media. The owners, Kevin and Stacy Box, were waiting on an answer about their market status via certified letter, which they received on Saturday. They posted about the news on social media the next day. “As of the November 7th letter from the Olympia Farmers Market director, Crafted Restorations has been permanently suspended from the market,” the social media post reads. It didn’t come as too much of a surprise, owner Kevin Box told The Olympian on Wednesday. “I figured that’s how it would go,” he said. The letter, which was shared with The Olympian, spells out an appeals process that goes through the farmers market board. Box said they plan to appeal and are also pursuing legal action, although he declined to comment on what the legal action might be. In the letter from market director Alvinita J. Stuart, also known as Alvi Stuart, she zeroed in on the vendor’s decision to share their concerns about the market on social media as her reasons

Olympia, WA · 2d

southsoundmag.com

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Local Boy Scout Unveils Veteran-Honoring Project

When 15-year-old Boy Scout Sam Harshman of Troop 9266 was tasked with choosing a project he wanted to lead to obtain his Eagle Scout status, it was one he put into careful consideration. Sam has been with the Boy Scouts for several years, and during that time, he’s quickly collected...

Tumwater, WA · 2d

southsoundmag.com

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Lakewold Gardens to Light the Night at Winter Glow Festival

Lakewold Gardens is hosting its Winter Glow light festival this holiday season. Running the weekends of Dec. 11-13 and 18-20, the display invites visitors to stroll through the darkened gardens and check out light displays that accentuate its natural beauty. Visitors can also stop by the grounds' Wagner House, which will be decorated for the holidays.

Lakewood, WA · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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How DJ Mims turned Puyallup into WA's best high school football team

When Luke Parker broke Puyallup High’s single-season touchdown receptions record in last week’s playoff win over Lewis & Clark, he didn’t have to go far to find the previous record holder. Dane Looker was standing on the sideline, in fact, when Parker recorded his record-breaking 19th touchdown catch. Looker, who played with quarterback Brock Huard in the mid-1990s, is Puyallup’s receivers coach. “Congratulations,” he told Parker, a senior captain. “You earned it.” Looker went on to play at the UW and in the NFL. “It was really rewarding to hear,” Parker said. “But you know, I’m not satisfied. I feel like the state’s championship’s our goal as a team.” That goal is within reach. The WIAA’s state high school football tournaments begin this week across Washington. Puyallup, which is 10-0, is the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A tournament. At this point in the season, Puyallup is the state’s undisputed No. 1 team. Just look at the resume. A 57-14 road win over Rocky Mountain, one of Idaho’s top programs. A 32-14 win over Bellevue, which is a 3A title contender. A 43-42 overtime road win over Lake Stevens, the No. 2 seed in the 4A state tournament. A

Puyallup, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Race for state representative seat in Pierce County separated by 4 votes

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A state legislative seat in Pierce County is coming down to a razor-thin margin, with tens of thousands of ballots already counted. It could flip to a Democrat for the first time in more than a decade. Pierce County's Legislative District No. 25 has two...

Pierce County, WA · 3d