Pierce County budget proposal includes $473.1 million for public safety, addressing rising crime
As crime numbers rise in the region, law enforcement agencies are looking for new ways to help keep the streets safe. Several departments are getting creative about ways to recruit.
Families enjoy opening day at Washington State Fair as health officials announce new outdoor mask mandate
On Friday the Washington State Fair kicked off its opening day after the being forced to close last year due to pandemic restrictions. Families filed into the fairgrounds to be part of a South Sound tradition that has touched generations for more than a century.
Washington State Fair opens with mask requirement
The Washington State Fair opened Friday in Puyallup with masks required for all both indoors and outdoors.
Washington State Fair opens Friday with new health, face mask protocols
The hours are counting down for the return of the Washington State Fair. Doors open to the public Friday, but it won’t be the same fair people might remember.
Masks to be required for all, both indoors and outdoors, at 2021 Washington State Fair
Local health and Washington State Fair officials said in a joint statement that masks must be worn at all times at The Fair this year, both indoors and outdoors.
Investigators describe why Puyallup commercial fire was so difficult to put out
Fire crews have wrapped up their investigation into a massive cold storage facility fire in Puyallup that burned for nearly a week.
Washington hospitals seeing more pregnant COVID patients
The latest and most troubling numbers of the COVID-19 surge across Washington have health officials pleading for people to get vaccinated.
'We think it’s a bad idea:' Washington State Hospital Association says to avoid mass events, state fair
The Washington State Health Association (WSHA) is advising people to avoid large gatherings, including the Washington State Fair that starts on Friday. "Yes, we think it’s a bad idea. Anybody disagree with me?" asked Cassie Sauer, President of WSHA. Another member echoed Sauer’s thoughts and said, "I think it’s a very bad idea."
Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
Fire burns for third day at cold storage facility in Puyallup
Crews are have been fighting the fire for three days. Residents nearby are no longer under a shelter-in-place advisory.
Shelter-in-place advisory issued for Puyallup residents near large commercial fire
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents near 15th Street SE and E Main Street in Puyallup, however, shelter-in-place advisories have been issued.
Small plane crash at Pierce County airport sparks small fire
A small plane crashed at the Pierce County airport Thursday afternoon in Puyallup, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The pilot was the only person on board, and their condition is unclear.
South Hill brush fire
Residents forced to leave their homes due to a fire in Puyallup
Teenage suspect arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old in Kohl's parking lot
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting of a 16-year-old in South Hill, Pierce County late July.
Gunman accused of killing a man in a Puyallup parking lot still on the loose
Deputies in Pierce County say new state laws prevented them from pursuing a murder suspect in Puyallup shooting.
Deputies searching for suspect after man shot dead in Puyallup parking lot
Authorities in Pierce County are searching for a suspect after a man was shot dead in a parking lot late Wednesday.
$4.8 million investment in policing and mental health response in WA
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) awarded $4.8 million in grants for mental health response to 14 law enforcement agencies in the state.
Mom wants answers after her daughter was shot and killed in Puyallup
The mother of the woman dropped off at a Puyallup hospital with a fatal gunshot wound the weekend of the Fourth of July hopes sharing her story will help bring justice for her family.
New night market in Puyallup brings community together after COVID
Puyallup’s new Night Market provides an opportunity for locally owned businesses to get back out into the community, and to give people in the city a way to celebrate fully reopened Washington.
New night market in Puyallup brings community together after COVID
Puyallup’s new Night Market provides an opportunity for locally owned businesses to get back out into the community, and to give people in the city a way to celebrate fully reopened Washington.