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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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

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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 · 6h

Tacoma News Tribune

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‘Only seen this in textbooks.' Pierce Co. girl's journey with rare brain malady

Kinley Harriman was 10 days old when she had a stroke. It was the summer of 2017 when her mother, Kayla Harriman, rushed her to Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, where staff prepared to perform heart surgery. Just before Kinley went to the operating table, an ultrasound revealed something completely different: an ultra-rare brain condition called Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM). Kinley — who lives in Bonney Lake with Kayla, her stepfather and two younger brothers — was the one person out of every 3 million with VOGM, according to a 2023 study from Duke University. Boston Children’s Hospital says the condition happens when arteries in the brain connect to veins instead of capillaries. The capillaries normally act as a buffer, slowing down blood flow; but with VOGM, bypassing the capillaries causes high-pressure blood to rush straight into the veins. VOGM is nearly 100% fatal if left untreated, according to the Journal of Neurosurgery — often leading to heart failure and severe brain injuries. Because the condition is so rare, specialized treatment is scarce, often forcing families out of state for complex surgeries — including the Harrimans, who flew across the country six times to see specialists at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Bonney Lake, WA · 1d

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 · 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 · 18h

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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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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 · 12h

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

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‘No excuse for what happened’: Ursula condemns failure to protect WA inmate from assault after $150K verdict

A federal jury in Tacoma awarded former inmate Mozzy Clark $150,000 after she sued over allegations that staff failed to protect her from a cellmate at Washington’s women’s prison in Gig Harbor. The jury found corrections officer Gregory Brooks liable but ruled in favor of the other officer named at trial.

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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22 year-old woman shot inside Milton home shares story of survival

A 22-year-old Pierce County woman who was shot multiple times near 15th and Alder in Milton is now out of the hospital and sharing her story of survival.

Milton, WA · 2d

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Kent’s oldest bar Pied Piper Pub continues to win big

Designated as Kent’s oldest bar, Pied Piper Pub is a pillar of downtown Kent, a traditional favorite and a popular spot, especially when it comes to french fries, hamburgers, Bloody Marys and a spot that feels a bit like home. “People enjoy coming here, so there’s not a lot...

Kent, WA · 1d

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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