Spanaway Community Mourns the Loss of 13-Year-Old in Suspected Overdose Tragedy
A 13-year-old boy in Spanaway died from a suspected overdose at a home where drug paraphernalia was found. Paramedics could not revive him, and an unrelated adult was arrested at the scene. The case is under investigation.
Kent Police Investigate After Two Perish in Fiery Car Crash on S. 272nd Street
Two people died in a horrific car crash in Kent on Saturday night after their vehicle collided with a tree and caught fire. The Kent Police Department and local firefighters confirmed the fatalities as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
Pierce County Deputies Clear Midland Homeless Camp, Recover Abandoned Kittens Near Railroad
Pierce County deputies and a private rail company cleared a Midland homeless camp, removing 20,000 pounds of waste and issuing trespass notices. Two kittens found during the cleanup were taken to the Humane Society.
Washington’s Department of Ecology Proposes New Standards for Water Purity Amid EPA Setbacks
The Washington Department of Ecology is redefining what 'clean' water means in the state, differentiating natural conditions from pollution, following EPA's rollback of provisions in 2021. They seek public input on their dual approach proposal.












