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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will conduct maintenance work requiring daytime ramp closures on northbound I-705 and under the SR-509 interchange in Tacoma from March 24 to 28, 2025. During this period, the City of Tacoma will manage detour routes while performing various maintenance tasks. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes to minimize travel disruptions.
Tacoma Arts Live is hosting an event titled "An Interactive Evening Suitable for Introverts," featuring singer-songwriter Allison Preisinger. The event will include a creative workshop, music, and poetry, encouraging participants to engage with art at their own pace. The workshop will focus on softcut block printing, allowing attendees to create unique animal designs.
The article discusses the ongoing restoration of the historic H-Barn in Lakewood, highlighting significant funding commitments from Amazon and The Hokold Foundation. The project, spearheaded by Partners for Parks, aims to transform the H-Barn into a multi-functional community space, with a fundraising goal of $3.5 million. The renovation marks an important step in preserving local history while enhancing community engagement.
Investigators have solved the cold case of Jeffrey Klungness, a boy who went missing in 1996, through the identification of his remains. The suspected perpetrator, Martin Malcolm, was set to face charges but died in 2022, leading to the case being closed. This resolution brings closure to the Klungness family after nearly three decades of uncertainty.
The Pierce County Council has officially proclaimed March 2025 as Women's History Month, emphasizing the theme "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." This milestone marks a significant achievement as the council is now composed of a majority of women, showcasing increased female representation in governance. The proclamation highlights the vital contributions of women throughout history and their ongoing influence in various sectors, including education and public service.
Idaho has become the first state in the U.S. to designate death by firing squad as the preferred method of execution, as signed into law by Governor Brad Little on March 16, 2025. This decision follows a recent execution by firing squad in South Carolina and comes amid ongoing discussions about the efficacy and ethics of lethal injection methods. The law is expected to affect current death row inmates and potential future cases, including that of the suspect in the University of Idaho college murders.
A wrong-way crash on I-5 in Thurston County, Washington, tragically resulted in the deaths of three individuals early Sunday morning. The accident involved two vehicles colliding head-on, leading to a third vehicle's involvement, though its driver escaped unharmed. Authorities have closed and diverted traffic on the northbound lanes while an investigation is underway.
A delivery driver was awarded $50 million in a negligence lawsuit against Starbucks after suffering severe burns from a spilled tea at a California drive-through. The jury found that the employee's failure to secure the hot drink properly led to the incident, resulting in significant medical procedures for the victim. Starbucks plans to appeal the decision, asserting that they maintain high safety standards.
A significant fire at a wrecking yard in Kent, WA, has led to multiple rows of cars burning, prompting a response from local firefighters. Heavy equipment is being utilized to dismantle the car piles for better access and extinguishing efforts, with no reported injuries. Hazmat crews are on-site to monitor potential environmental impacts from the fire.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have seized the passport of Joshua Riibe, the last known person seen with missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki. Riibe’s conflicting accounts of the night of her disappearance have raised concerns, prompting a personal interrogation by the Dominican Attorney General as the search for Konanki intensifies.