A new ranking is highlighting the most desirable places to live in Pierce County right now, with one Tacoma neighborhood taking the top spot. The list, compiled by Niche, ranks communities based on factors like schools, cost of living, crime, jobs, and overall livability. Top 5 Places To Live In Pierce County (2026): Top Spots…
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death in north Tacoma. Officers responded to the Hilltop neighborhood around 9 p.m. Thursday, April 23, after receiving a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of South J Street, according to the Tacoma Police Department. When officers arrived, they found an…
A Tacoma-area store owner is accused of running a scheme that illegally exchanged food assistance benefits for cash, resulting in more than $600,000 in losses to a federal nutrition program, according to prosecutors. Manjit Bedi, 64, of Kent, was arraigned Wednesday, April 22, in Tacoma federal court on multiple counts of wire fraud and SNAP…
A late-night pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Pierce County took a dangerous turn when a suspect allegedly threw a chainsaw at pursuing deputies. Pierce County sheriff’s deputies responded around 11:50 p.m. Sunday, April 19, after a caller reported her vehicle had just been stolen from an apartment complex in the Parkland area, the agency…
A Milton City Council member is drawing backlash after suggesting that drivers who don’t speak English should not be allowed to drive through the city. Councilmember Bob Whalen made the comments during a public city council meeting on Monday, April 20, while officials were discussing a proposed ordinance to limit semi-truck traffic in Milton. “Where…
A dog and several neglected reptiles were rescued from a Pierce County home after deputies found them abandoned in deplorable conditions. The case began Sunday, April 12, when a homeowner reported that former renters had abandoned animals inside the residence before leaving, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. (Watch video of the rescue below.)…
A Powerball player in Western Washington is $250,000 richer after hitting a six-figure prize in the latest drawing. The winning ticket matched four white balls and the red Powerball in the Saturday, April 18 drawing, according to Washington’s Lottery. That combination typically pays $50,000, but the prize was boosted to $250,000 after the player added…
A Tacoma teen has earned a rare invitation to an elite Broadway training program in New York City—she just needs some help getting there. Jaleesa Holmes, 17, a senior at Fife High School, was selected for the OpenJar Institute’s College Intensive, a week-long, invite-only program that trains aspiring performers in music, dance, and acting. “This…
A little over $1 million can buy you a nearly century-old historic estate tied to Everett’s industrial roots — or a brand-new home a block from the beach in Tacoma. Both are in Western Washington. That’s where the similarities end. Everett: Historic Estate, Nearly 4,000 Sq Ft, Deep Local Roots $1,135,000 — 4918 S 3rd…
A new documentary revisiting one of the Puget Sound region’s most shocking aviation incidents is now streaming, bringing renewed attention to the 2018 theft of a Horizon Air plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “#SKYKING: Panic in the Sky” premiered on Hulu on Tuesday, April 14, examining the life and final moments of Richard “Beebo” Russell,…
