3.8-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, experts say. ‘Felt it Big Time’
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Southern California area, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The more than 6-mile deep ...
Jarran Reed was a rookie on the Legion of Boom Seahawks. He’s demanding that mentality now
The now-31-year-old defensive tackle wants this 5-5 team to have more of a “dog” approach to practices, like the LOB teams ...
Interim head of Tacoma private school died from natural causes, medical examiner finds
The interim leader of Charles Wright Academy died from natural causes last month, according to the Pierce County Medical ...
50-million-year-old ‘worm lizard’ — the ‘largest’ ever — found as new species in Tunisia
Beneath the arid landscape of Tunisia, a new species was hidden in the stone for millions of years. Mohamed Fsili via ...
82-year-old woman plays ‘special’ lottery numbers every time. She finally hit big
A Michigan lottery player’s “special” numbers that she uses every time finally hit big, officials said. The 82-year-old Bay County woman said she has a “ special set of numbers for all the draw games” ...
Controversial homeless village breaks ground in Pierce County as picketers march nearby
On Nov. 21, Tacoma Rescue Mission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its property at 176th Street and Spanaway Loop Road. The property, situated next to Spanaway Lake, will be the site of what is ...
1,500-year-old amulet depicting Biblical figure found in Turkey. Read its inscription
A rare, ancient amulet with biblical ties was recently unearthed in Turkey. The metal artifact — which is about the size of a ...
Sheriff’s official stole from grandma to dine out and go clubbing in Vegas, feds say
Roxana C. Laub, 33, of Santa Ana, an employee of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, is accused of forging checks ...
Deal signed for ‘largest clean energy project in WA history.’ Opponents race to stop it
Scout, which is owned by a Canadian investment firm, announced Thursday it signed the site certification agreement for the ...
Lottery player ‘struck gold’ with Maryland ticket. ‘I’ve never seen so many zeroes’
For years, a Maryland woman chased after a big lottery win. In search of a noteworthy prize, she made “countless scratch-off purchases,” Maryland Lottery officials said in a Nov. 21 news release. Her ...
Got what it takes to lead a WA state agency? Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson wants you to apply
Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah, a Gov. Jay Inslee appointee, revealed Tuesday that he’ll be stepping down next year.
Officers abused migrant locked up alone for weeks over language barrier, complaint says
At the jail, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detains migrants, officers are accused of neglecting and ...