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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 · 2d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Tacoma driver suspected of DUI triggers 4-car wreck in Pierce County, WSP says

A 61-year-old woman from Tacoma, suspected of driving under the influence, triggered a four-car crash in Parkland Saturday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol. She’s also accused of “following too close,” troopers say. About 4:30 p.m., the Tacoma woman was headed south on state Route 7, also known as Pacific Avenue, at 121st Street South. Troopers say she crashed into a vehicle in front of her, pushing it into two cars stopped at an intersection in the area. The Tacoma woman was injured and transported to Tacoma General Hospital, according to the State Patrol. No other injuries were reported. Southbound Pacific Avenue was blocked for about an hour following the wreck.

Tacoma, WA · 3h

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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 · 2d
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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 · 2d
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The Nostalgic Washington Drive-In Where Cheeseburgers Still Cost Only $5.70

There’s a red-and-white drive-in sitting in Tacoma, Washington, that has absolutely no interest in keeping up with food trends. And honestly, that’s exactly why you need to go there. Frisko Freeze is the kind of place that makes you feel like the world slowed down just enough for...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

KOMO News

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Driver killed in head-on crash on Maple Valley Highway in Renton

RENTON, Wash. — A driver died after a two-car head-on collision on Maple Valley Highway in Renton just before midnight Friday, police said. A vehicle traveling westbound toward Renton crossed the center line and struck another vehicle, according to the Renton Police Department. One person suffered serious injuries, and...

Renton, 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

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

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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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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 · 2d

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Issaquah police search for missing teen

The 14-year-old was last seen leaving his home near SE Black Nugget Road Oct. 31. Police are trying to locate a 14-year-old Issaquah boy who has been missing for about two weeks. Michael was last seen leaving his home near the 23200 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road at about...

Issaquah, 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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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 · 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

KIRO 7 Seattle

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Tacoma Humane Society waives adoption fees, seeks fosters as dog intake surges

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is asking for the community’s help after a surge in dogs arriving at the shelter pushed it beyond capacity.

Tacoma, WA · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 1d

fox13seattle.com

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WA traffic: Closures to cause delays in King, Snohomish counties

SEATTLE - Road closures are going into effect throughout the state this weekend as crews work to repair various infrastructure, which will almost certainly cause traffic impacts. Keep reading to see where these closures will take place and when they are expected to end. North Creek Bridge closure in Mill...

Snohomish County, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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Largest Costco gas station now open in WA

Costco’s largest gas station is now open in Issaquah. With 50 fueling positions, the expanded station gives drivers more room to fill up. Costco made the announcement in an Instagram post on Friday. “Dang! I wish the Issaquah gas station was just bigger,” a Costco employee said in the...

Issaquah, WA · 1d

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Capitol Hill Safeway Death Ruled Overdose, Seattle Man, 35, Identified

A man found dead behind the Capitol Hill Safeway earlier this month has been identified as 35-year-old Seattle resident Elijah J. Coolshaun Goodall, and the King County Medical Examiner has determined he died of an accidental drug overdose. Seattle Police and Seattle Fire were called to the store's E Thomas side just after 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 after someone reported a man down and blood there.

Seattle, WA · 23h