A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot to death inside a Tacoma hospital. The shooting occurred in the emergency room waiting room at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital on Union Avenue just after 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, according to Tacoma Police. Officers responded after receiving reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found…
A 59-year-old Puyallup man died after crashing his motorcycle into a barrier on a freeway exit ramp in Tacoma. The wreck happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, on southbound Interstate 705 near the interchange with Interstate 5. The motorcyclist was traveling south and attempting to exit when the bike struck a barrier, according to…
A 32-foot boat burst into flames at the Port of Everett’s Central Marina Friday morning, Aug. 1, prompting a large emergency response and forcing the closure of the marina’s fuel dock. The fire broke out around 9:36 a.m. at the marina’s fuel dock, located in the 400 block of 14th Street, according to the Everett…
A fugitive from Colorado accused of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer seven times during a traffic check made his first court appearance. Jesus Penualas-Agramon, 23, was arraigned on attempted murder and related charges in Whatcom County Court on Wednesday, July 30, after allegedly opening fire on a Lummi Nation police officer, according to sheriff’s…
EVERETT, WA — Two Everett police officers are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a man trapped in a burning vehicle following a crash on I-5. The dramatic scene unfolded near SR 2 early Saturday, July 26, when an electric vehicle crashed and caught fire. The officers were in the area and responded within minutes,…
UPDATE: A Tsunami Advisory has been cancelled for the coast of Washington, Oregon, and Puget Sound, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center. “A Tsunami was generated by this event but does not pose a threat to these areas. Some areas may see small sea level changes,” the agency said. “The decision to re-occupy hazard…
A Seattle artist says thieves ransacked her booth at the Bite of Seattle festival over the weekend, stealing more than $2,000 in merchandise despite organizers’ promises of overnight security. Courtney Leanne, a local creator known for her pride-themed prints and apparel, had paid nearly $1,000 to reserve her vendor spot at the iconic food and…
A 26-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a Lummi Nation police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic investigation in Whatcom County. The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Monday, July 28, along the 3200 block of N. Red River Road The officer — a 37-year-old who has been with the department…
An impaired driver is facing vehicular homicide charges after causing a double fatal crash on SR410 in Pierce County, police said. The wreck happened near State Route 512 in Sumner at around 6 a.m. Sunday, July 27, according to the Washington State Patrol. A vehicle was reported traveling north in the southbound lanes of SR…
A fugitive wanted on serious felony charges out of state was caught hiding out on San Juan Island. Jared Lodholm, 37, was apprehended Thursday, July 24, following a joint investigation by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and the US Marshals Service, according to police. Lodholm was wanted in Michigan on felony warrants for sexual…
