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Tacoma News Tribune

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New Pierce County grocery store opens soon in former Rite Aid building

A new grocery store in the works for over a year in Pierce County is set to open this month. In a social media post this week, Grocery Outlet announced the store at 22201 Meridian E. in Graham will have its grand opening at 7 a.m. Nov. 19. Monday was the first day of stocking and “setting the store,” according to the post. In early October, the store announced more than 300 people had applied to work at the store. The News Tribune first reported on plans for the store in October 2025 . The building, formerly a Rite Aid, was purchased in May 2025 by an LLC affiliated with Dickerhoof Properties of Corvallis, Oregon. Dickerhoof owns/manages retail property across multiple states. Plans for the Graham site were submitted near the end of July 2025. Another Dickerhoof Properties-affiliated property in Belfair (also a former Rite Aid) saw the opening of a Grocery Outlet last fall. A third new Grocery Outlet that’s been planned for the former Big Lots site at 5401 100th St. SW, Suite 102, is still in the works. Kelie Kahler, media representative for the City of Lakewood, told The News Tribune via email late Tuesday that: “The

Pierce County, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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New wood-fired pizza restaurant opening this weekend in East Pierce County

Bonney Lake’s newest family-friendly restaurant will open Saturday, Nov. 7, with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. and a raffle to win free pizza for a year. Cascadia Pizza Co ., which started in Enumclaw as a single food truck in 2015, has partnered with a young but ambitious employee, 22-year-old Jacob Andrew, on the new franchise in the Route 410 plaza just east of the roundabout at 224th Avenue East. The company operates four other restaurants in the region and in recent years expanded to franchising in other states including Idaho, Oregon and Arizona with another in Texas en route. The Bonney Lake location will be its first franchise in Washington state, TNT Diner previously reported, and the first in Pierce County but likely not the last. “I started working at Cascadia when I was 16, and I never imagined that six years later I’d be opening my own location,” he said in a press release this week. “I’ve grown up with this company in so many ways. To have the opportunity to take everything I’ve learned and build something of my own is pretty incredible.” The brand is known for wood-fired pies (10-inch personal, $12-$17, or 14-inch large, $21-$29.50)

Bonney Lake, WA · 2d

The Center Square

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Washington GOP Election Results: Close Races Could Shift Power in Olympia

Washington · 1d

KNKX Public Radio

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Election results for key races in Tacoma and Pierce County

From Tacoma tenants' rights to transit in Pierce County, we have initial results and context on some of the hottest races in the region.

Tacoma, WA · 4d

The Chronicle

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Pierce County voters rejecting amendments to change office of sheriff

Pierce County voters appear to be rejecting two charter amendments that would dramatically change the office of the sheriff. Amendment 53 asked Pierce County voters if they want to switch to an

Pierce County, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Elementary school evacuated in Pierce County after students find ‘unusual odor'

Staff and students evacuated an elementary school in Spanaway today because of an unusual odor. According to a post from Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews went to Naches Trail Elementary School in the 15000 block of Waller Road East at about 7:58 a.m. The school day had not started, but several students who had arrived early noticed the odor and then said they felt ill. Paramedics evaluated the students, then released them to their parents, the post said. Crews also monitored the air throughout the building and said people could re-enter the school safely. While investigating, crews found an illegal outdoor burn in the area, which might have caused the odor, the post said. Crews found the burn and extinguished it. “Bethel School District officials communicated with affected staff and families throughout the incident,” the post said. “Once the building was determined to be safe, students and staff were able to return to school.” CPFR is taking the opportunity to remind residents about the impacts of outdoor burning. “Burning garbage, plastics, treated wood, and other prohibited materials is illegal and releases harmful pollutants into the air. In some areas of our fire district, burning yard waste is prohibited year-round,”

Pierce County, WA · 1d

southsoundmag.com

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Pierce County Airport Runway Reopens After Reconstruction

Following a monthslong reconstruction project, the runway at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field officially reopened Nov. 3. The project widened the runway from 60 to 75 feet while maintaining its 3,650-foot length, extending its expected lifespan by another 20 to 30 years. Additional improvements include new LED lighting, upgraded drainage, replacement approach lighting, repaved taxiway connectors, and electrical upgrades to four county-owned hangars.

Pierce County, WA · 2d

gigharbornow.org

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Gig Harbor wasn’t exempt from the blue wave

A blue wave washed up on the shores of Gig Harbor. Democrats nationally seized control of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and appear on the verge of flipping five governors’ offices around the nation. The pattern held on the peninsula, where Democrats retained the Pierce County Council...

Gig Harbor, WA · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They just want good government’: Pierce County Council candidate says voters are tired of us-versus-them politics

Brenda Lykins holds a big lead in the race for the Pierce County Council’s District 7 seat. She said voters sent a clear message: They’re tired of hyperpartisan politics. “They just want good government, good people doing good things, showing basic decency and kindness,” Lykins said on “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio.

Pierce County, WA · 3d

southsoundbiz.com

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Covington to Get New Residential Urban Village

A new housing community is coming to Covington. Designed by Brookfield Residential and Toll Brothers, Inc., the urban village-style LakePointe community will spread across 210 acres with 1,750 homes and 1.35 million square feet of commercial space up to lease. Homes are planned to go on sale sometime in mid-2027.

Covington, WA · 2d

KOMO News

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Swap, mend and learn at Pierce County’s ReFashion Fair on Nov. 7 in Parkland

What percentage of landfill waste in Pierce County is textile waste?. Pierce County is hosting a free ReFashion Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7 that will offer a clothing swap, mending help and lessons on how textile waste affects the environment. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. at the...

Pierce County, WA · 1d

KOMO News

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Auburn's 61st Veterans Parade and Observance

AUBURN, Wash. — KOMO 4 News invites you to be part of Auburn's 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance on Saturday, Nov. 7, to honor our country's veterans and active-duty military personnel. FULL PARADE VIDEO BELOW | Auburn's 61st Veterans Parade and Observance. The parade began at 11 a.m....

Auburn, WA · 15h

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They no longer have a place to rent’: Jake warns of unintended consequences as Tacoma voters favor stronger tenant protections

Tacoma’s Safe Homes for All initiative led in early election returns with more than 60% support, putting the city on course to expand enforcement of tenant protections. The measure would establish rental licensing, increase penalties for violations, and require landlords to bargain in good faith with tenant unions. The...

Tacoma, WA · 1d

whatnow.com

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The Spar Tavern Changes Hands in Old Town Tacoma

The Spar Tavern, at 2121 N. 30th Street in Tacoma’s Old Town, has changed ownership. A Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board application lists Spar Pub Old Town as the new business name. The family behind the business announced the November 1 transition on social media, saying it had...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

natlawreview.com

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With Nearly Two-Thirds of Tacoma Homes Built Before 1980, Local Plumbing Company Warns of Seasonal Plumbing Risks

Pierce County Plumbing technician performing underground sewer line installation at a home in Tacoma, WA. Pierce County Plumbing offers free home inspections and hose bib covers to help homeowners protect aging plumbing systems ahead of winter. TACOMA , WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With nearly two-thirds of...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Covington Pushes Duveneck House Toward 2027 With New Design Phase

Having stabilized the crumbling walls of the Frank Duveneck House, Covington is now turning its attention to what comes next: figuring out exactly what it will take to finish the job. Architects and engineers are drafting plans meant to spell out the work still needed before any construction crews move in at the historic property on Greenup Street.

Covington, WA · 18h

MyNorthwest.com

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‘Even local government in WA is being polarized’: Former Burien mayor links Tacoma housing debate to party pressure

Tacoma’s Safe Homes for All initiative would expand tenant protections, increase penalties for rental-law violations, and establish additional licensing and enforcement requirements. The proposal appeared on the Nov. 3 ballot as Initiative Measure No. 1, building on tenant protections voters approved in 2023. The initiative led in early election...

Tacoma, WA · 3d

Tacoma News Tribune

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‘This is a problem.' Ferry service cuts prompt outcry on Pierce County island

Proposed service cuts to the Anderson Island ferry in 2027, including on weekends, holidays and both early and late daily runs, have prompted outcry from residents who say rates are increasing despite a reduction in service. More than 700 people filled out a recent survey about the proposed changes, said Josh Diekmann, the director of Pierce County’s Planning and Public Works Department. In a statement Thursday, Diekmann said staff are “conducting a full analysis of the survey data to prepare an updated schedule,” which will be presented along with survey results to the Anderson Island Community Advisory Board later this month. “While that analysis is still underway, we have heard the community’s concerns clearly — particularly regarding the proposed Sunday schedule and two-boat service changes. We have also received feedback from first responders who serve Anderson Island, and we are closely evaluating how our proposed schedule can be adjusted,” Diekmann said. “We’re seeing maintenance needs increase significantly for our two ferries as they age. The initial schedule proposal was developed to direct more of our ferry program’s limited resources toward critical maintenance work and provide more reliable day-to-day service. We know that any schedule change can have real impacts on

Pierce County, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘Last place you want to go is government housing’: Curley warns about Tacoma’s direction after tenant measure vote

Tacoma voters backed a sweeping tenant rights measure on Election Night. KIRO host John Curley said the people who wrote it see it as a first step toward something he thinks renters should be wary of: government-owned housing. Curley, host of “The John Curley Show” on KIRO Newsradio, reacted a...

Tacoma, WA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Four South King County Weeklies Merge Into One Paper Starting Friday

Four weekly newspapers that have covered South King County for decades are becoming one. Beginning Friday, the Kent Reporter, Renton Reporter, Auburn Reporter and Federal Way Mirror will combine into a single regional print publication called the South King Reporter, even as their individual websites stay online. The move was...

King County, WA · 1d