Human remains discovered in a wooded area of Chelan County have been identified as a Tacoma woman who disappeared nearly 40 years ago. The remains were identified as Patricia Colyer, who was last seen on July 4, 1986, before being reported missing from Tacoma, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and Chelan County Coroner’s…
A simple question about breakfast burritos quickly turned into a love letter to one Tacoma restaurant. When Bremerton resident James Villareal asked members of a local foodie group where to find the area’s best breakfast burrito, one name surfaced again and again: Memo’s Mexican Food. The longtime Tacoma favorite drew the overwhelming majority of recommendations,…
Someone considering a move from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Tacoma recently posed a simple question online: Is Tacoma a good place to move? The answers revealed a city that inspires strong opinions. Some residents described Tacoma as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most underrated places to live — a city with waterfront views, walkable…
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood on Sunday night. Officers were called to a Tacoma hospital around 8:30 p.m. after a man arrived via private vehicle suffering from stab wounds, according to Tacoma Police. He later died from his injuries. Through their investigation, officers located…
A Tacoma-area lineman remembered for his mentorship, humor, and devotion to family has died just days after learning he had melanoma, leaving coworkers and loved ones stunned by how quickly everything unfolded. Seth Peltola died May 8 after being hospitalized on April 27 with what loved ones described as a sudden and aggressive illness. “12…
Puget Sound Book Artists will celebrate 15 years of creative community this summer with a new members’ exhibition opening at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. The 15th Annual Members’ Exhibition runs from June 4 through July 31 at Collins Memorial Library and features work from 69 artists exploring this year’s theme: “15.” Puget…
These burgers come breaded, fried, stacked with curry mayo and tonkatsu sauce, and occasionally topped with pineapple, fried eggs, or enough spice to earn the name “Godzilla Attack.” Katsu Burger, which recently held its soft opening at 2805 6th Ave., brings the Seattle-born Japanese fusion chain’s signature deep-fried katsu burgers to Tacoma — and early…
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County says it is reviewing its policies and taking responsibility after a dog being showcased for adoption at the Tacoma City Marathon fatally attacked another attendee’s pet. The incident happened Sunday, May 3, near the finish area at Dune Peninsula in Point Defiance Park, according to the Humane…
A 16-year-old Foss High School student is facing multiple felony charges after five people, including a security guard, were stabbed during a fight inside the Tacoma campus. Waleed Emad Essakhi was charged Friday, May 1, with four counts of assault in the first degree in Pierce County Superior Court, according to charging documents. Under Washington…
A Tacoma man is facing multiple charges after two pit bulls bit customers outside a convenience store and one person was struck in the mouth with a wrench, knocking out their tooth. The wild incident unfolded Wednesday, April 29, outside the Speed-E Mart convenience store on South 19th Street in Tacoma, according to a probable…
