Could the Puyallup Loop Trail be Pierce County’s best-kept dog-friendly secret? Our outdoors reporter thinks so.

Bridge Point Tacoma 210, 10922 34th Ave. E., has sold to an LLC representing Ashley Furniture Industries. Construction was completed at the site in 2024. Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer online ...

A lucky gambler turned pocket change into a jackpot win at a Western Washington casino, officials said. The slot machine player scored roughly $20,000 at Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel in Fife, casino ...

One lane of the Fox Island Bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday while crews inspect the bridge, in the first of three visits to assess its condition and expected lifespan. “They will ...

The U.S. small-business landscape is locked in a striking paradox: Despite severe headwinds from rising inflation and dampened market optimism, entrepreneurship remains remarkably durable as new ...

Back-to-school season can bring a concentrated wave of expenses, including supplies, clothing, technology, transportation and activity fees. Deloitte's 2026 Back-to-School Survey found that parents ...

The North Slope Historic Park, located at the corner of North 8th and North K Streets, first opened in 2002. Photo courtesy Parks Tacoma A park in North Tacoma less than a quarter of an acre in size ...

Grambling State University's World Famed Tiger Marching Band is taking its century-old HBCU brand to another national stage, this time as part of Urban Outfitters' first dedicated Back-to-Campus ...

Caribbean Queens Festival celebrates island culture and cuisine in downtown Tacoma, 915 Broadway on Aug. 16. The family-friendly event is free to attend with a community Carnival-style parade near the ...

The 2nd NFL Films HBO episode on the Seahawks’ training camp explores team’s culture with Arnold facing felonies, life in prison in Florida.

According to NASA, the “ most popular meteor shower” of 2026 falls on the same night as the August new moon. With a potential for clear skies in Washington state, here’s what to know: The Perseid ...

Small businesses founded in the past year are more likely to have insurance than those that have been operating longer, according to a new survey of small business owners by ERGO NEXT. Today's ...