Pierce County
Susan Cox Powell’s Parents Push For New State Law
Nearly two years after their grandsons were killed, Chuck and Judy Cox testified before a state Senate committee considering a bill that would restrict or block visitation rights for someone who is the subject of a murder investigation.
RAGS Wearable Art Show and Sale March 7 – 10
Creative clothing, fashion accessories, and unusual jewelry from more than 75 artists of local, regional, and national acclaim will be for sale at the boutique-style show. Plus, a third of each RAGS artist sale benefits the YWCA’s domestic violence prevention and intervention programs.
Amazon: New Distribution Center to Open in DuPont
Seattle based online seller Amazon.com has announced it plans to open a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in the Pierce County community of DuPont, Washington.
Guide to Harvest Time Food Drives in Puget Sound
It’s a time of harvest, and sharing with those less fortunate. Help stop hunger in Puget Sound by giving to one of these food drives.
Your Ballot May Need Two Stamps
As more than 3 million Washington voters finish filling out their ballots in the state’s first presidential all-mail election, some should put two stamps on envelopes in counties where the ballot weighs more than an ounce. But don’t worry if the postage is short; the Postal Service always delivers.
Guide to Green Tacoma Day on October 20
For the first time ever, Green Tacoma Day will wrap Tacoma’s Arbor Day celebration and Metro Parks’ Fall Tree Festival with the celebration of Tacoma’s open and natural greenspaces. Do your part to help the environment. Bring the kids and come out for some fun!
Best of the Tacoma Holiday Food and Gift Festival
It’s the 30th year of fun over 5 BIG DAYS! Come to Tacoma’s largest holiday gift show October 17 – 21! Shopping, cooking demonstrations, live music, Santa and more!
Hold Onto Your Hat: Wind Advisory For Western Washington
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Western Washington from Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
Guide to Haunted Houses in Puget Sound
From Snohomish to Tacoma, Puget Sound is filled with ugly horror that will give you goosebumps. If that’s what you’re looking for this Halloween… dare to take a peek at some of our favorite haunts.
Pierce Co. Man Gets 6 Months For Beating Dog
A Pierce County man who beat a neighbor’s dog with a hatchet after luring it with treats has been sentenced to six months in jail.
