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'More scary than painful': Owl attacks Gig Harbor boy

Gig Harbor, 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 · 20h

KING 5

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5 western Washington schools to close

Olympia, WA · 1d

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This Washington Waterfront Tavern Serves Fresh Seafood On A Deck Overlooking A Marina Full Of Boats

A harbor seal made a cameo while diners waited for a table here, and nobody even had to buy a ticket. That’s the kind of lunch line I can get behind. This long-running tavern sits right on the water in Washington, with a deck that looks over a marina packed with boats. The menu leans hard into seafood, with halibut and cod fish and chips, clam chowder, and salmon tacos.

Gig Harbor, WA · 5d
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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

The Olympian

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Recent Olympia-area business closures, including a drive-in restaurant

Multiple longtime Olympia-area businesses have announced closures in recent weeks, including a Lacey bakery, a west Olympia drive-in and a farm supply store. Here are key takeaways: Miss Moffett’s Mystical Cupcakes in Lacey plans to close by the end of the year after nearly 14 years in business. Owner Rachel Young, who finished as runner-up on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” in 2013, cited declining sales, higher gas prices keeping customers away and rising food, labor and utility costs. Builders FirstSource has closed its west Olympia location at 1830 Black Lake Blvd. SW, consolidating operations into its Lakewood and Shelton facilities. The Coastal Farm & Ranch store at 5500 Martin Way E. in Lacey is winding down operations by Dec. 31 , according to store manager Rob Re. Everything is being sold, including fixtures, with current discounts up to 50% expected to grow as the final day nears. The Sonic Drive-In at 1303 Cooper Point Road SW in west Olympia permanently closed Oct. 15 , a company spokesperson confirmed. Sonic encouraged customers to visit its Lacey location at 7746 Martin Way E. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Olympian reporter Rolf Boone.

Olympia, WA · 3d

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Little Creek Casino Resort Levels Up With SCORE! Arcade and Eats & Sweets Nov. 27

SHELTON, Wash. (Nov. 14, 2026) — Little Creek Casino Resort will breathe new life into its iconic Boardwalk space on Friday, Nov. 27, when SCORE! arcade and Eats & Sweets open at 10 a.m., bringing new ways to play alongside familiar flavors. Located just off the hotel’s atrium lobby, next to the pool, the 3,400-square-foot arcade and refreshed dining space are part of a broader Boardwalk makeover.

Shelton, WA · 17h

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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 · 6d

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

First For Autos

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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 · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Just four votes separate candidates in East Pierce County state House race

A person who represents East Pierce County in the Washington state Legislature has run for re-election — and her bid for another term is on thin ice. According to the Washington Secretary of State’s website , the race for the 25th Legislative District’s second state representative has a four-vote difference. As of 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Republican incumbent Cyndy Jacobsen has 28,359 votes (49.97%) to Democratic challenger Jenn Marie Strickling’s 28,355 (49.97%). The 25th Legislative District stretches across Puyallup, South Hill and the Summit-Waller area. Voters first elected Jacobsen to the seat in 2020, replacing Rep. Chris Gildon (R), who went on to become the district’s state senator. She has been re-elected twice, once in 2022 and once in 2024. Before running for her seat in Olympia, Jacobsen served one term on the Puyallup City Council. According to the voter’s guide , Strickling is from Orting and served on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission after being elected in 2025. Jacobsen ran alongside fellow representative Michael Keaton (R), whose bid for a second term looks unlikely. As of Wednesday afternoon, Keaton had received 27,951 votes to Democratic challenger David Berg’s 28,851 votes — a 900-vote difference. Kyle Haugh, elections manager

Pierce County, WA · 2d

The Olympian

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Parents sue Olympia School District after decision to close three schools

Five parents who are attorneys filed a Notice of Appeal Nov. 13 in Thurston County Superior Court after the Olympia School District Board of Directors voted the night before to close Madison, McKenny and LP Brown elementary schools. District parent Marissa Smith shared a media statement and the appeal with The Olympian on Nov. 13. “The parents allege that the district failed to meet the minimum requirements in state law for public engagement,” according to the media statement. “According to the lawsuit, the school board cannot close any school until it first adopts a formal policy explaining how citizens will be involved in the development of the closure proposal. The parents argue that the school board’s current policy does not meet the statutory requirements for citizen engagement and therefore is invalid.” Parents are also concerned about Superintendent Patrick Murphy presenting a closure proposal without any formal request from the school board, according to the media statement. “The lawsuit cites a school board policy that says a closure proposal cannot proceed until the school board publicly requests a written analysis of the proposal from the district,” according to the media statement. The Olympian has reached out to district spokesperson Conor Schober,

Olympia, WA · 1d

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

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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

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Kspek Plans Nov. 28 Studio Opening in Downtown Gig Harbor

Kathleen van der Spek plans to open Kspek on Nov. 28 in Gig Harbor's downtown business district. It will be her first brick-and-mortar shop, The News Tribune reports, for a beachy, vintage line of sweatshirts, jackets and bags made from vintage beach towels. Gig Harbor Now describes Kspek as her new retail and design studio, puts the opening on Small Business Saturday, and says the Sunset Chaser sweatshirt has sold more than 3,000 at $165.

Gig Harbor, WA · 3d

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 · 3d

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DC Holiday Market Opens in Dupont Circle

Celebrate the holiday season with local businesses, artisans and boutique brands at Dupont Circle’s DC Holiday Market. The marketplace will feature holiday-inspired gifts, decor and treats daily along the 1500 Block of New Hampshire Avenue NW through Dec. 23. Visitors are invited to browse seasonal decor, art, antiques and more under the market’s festive lights.

Dupont, WA · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Pierce County city wants a new tax on warehouses. Will more cities follow?

Warehouses are set to become a source of new tax revenue for the city of Fife under an ordinance that’s been in the works for more than a year. What’s left is figuring out the exact details of what the tax structure will look like. Following a lengthy discussion and debate among Fife council members at the regular Nov. 10 meeting, the council voted to approve an initial version of the measure on first reading, but made clear that language would be adjusted for the second, final reading, which could be as soon as two weeks. Fife, along with other Pierce County metros, has seen its share of warehouse development with its proximity to the Port of Tacoma and Interstate 5. According to Fife’s website: “Businesses operating large warehouse and logistics facilities generate significant road usage and infrastructure wear, while contributing less through retail sales tax than other business types. This tax is designed to create a closer link between infrastructure demand and funding.” The council on Tuesday appeared to be moving toward restricting the revenue to the cost of administering the tax in the first year, return funds to the transportation benefit district that came out of the fund

Pierce County, WA · 2d

Washington State Standard

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Newly elected, WA’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 state lawmaker, and the first Black transgender legislator in the nation. But she doesn’t want to be seen as only focused on LGBTQ+ rights. Scott, who […]

Washington · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three major Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask why increased spending hasn’t resolved either district budget problems or concerns about student performance. Speaking with host Charlie Harger on “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio, McKenna...

Washington · 3d