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‘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. ...
Here's how much you need to earn to live 'comfortably' in the Seattle-Tacoma area
SEATTLE - The cost of living in Western Washington continues to rise, and rent prices are a huge part of living expenses. Seattle ranks 27th on ConsumerAffairs' list of income needed to afford to live in the largest U.S. cities. With median rent at $2,179 (as of Feb. 2024), the salary needed for a single adult to make ends meet is $87,146 or an hourly wage of $41.90.
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.
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...
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