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Are WA roads getting safer? New data shows a change in years-long trend
Washington state road deaths increased by just over 50% between 2019 and 2023. But new data suggests that trend could start ...
3-year-old was kept in dirty shed without power, GA cops say. Now, couple charged
Sarah Elizabeth Pombert, 34, and Joseph Matthew Turner, 35, were arrested Monday, June 2. They’re accused of keeping the ...
Drought emergency hits Pierce County, much of Western Washington
The Washington State Department of Ecology declared a large portion of Pierce County under drought emergency at a press conference Thursday, although Tacoma was spared.
WA man suspected of killing 3 daughters was previously stationed at JBLM
Travis Decker was assigned to the Pierce County military base for two years, according to a U.S. Army spokesperson.
Tacoma-based credit union to celebrate opening of new Pierce County branch
TAPCO Credit Union’s new full-service branch at 5320 176th St. E. had its groundbreaking a year ago. The the 5,200-square-foot branch officially opened its doors May 12 and replaces TAPCO’s previous ...
Spotted the orange flag above the Tacoma Dome? Here’s what it means.
On June 4, an orange flag was raised on the Tacoma Dome. Three years ago, Mayor Victoria Woodards declared June as Gun Violence Awareness Month. In June 2023, the annual tradition of raising the ...
Gambler bets $3 on slot machine — then hits big jackpot in CA. ‘Awesome win’
A lucky gambler took home a big jackpot after playing a slot machine at a Southern California casino. The gambler was playing ...
Seals playing computer games for science reveal how they navigate in murky water
Nick, Luca, and Miro, three harbor seals involved in the German study, performed almost as well as humans at this task.
Husband ‘executed’ wife in front of her parents who came to help her, FL cops say
A woman called her parents for help to defuse an argument with her husband the day she found out he was cheating on her, then he “executed” her in front of them, according to Florida prosecutors and ...
Philadelphia Eagles legends to battle as HBCU coaches in stadium
Former Philadelphia Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson are bringing their HBCU squads to their former NFL stadium.
Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes
GoodRx tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications.
Shy 16-year-old shelter cat desperately needs a home. He keeps getting ignored
His world has changed so many times and now all he wants is to settle down and feel loved,” the Pennsylvania shelter said.