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Pacific Lifestyle Homes is launching a new phase of home sales at McCormick Trails in Port Orchard, featuring 22 new homes starting at $760,000. The community will eventually include over 1,500 homes and amenities like nature trails and a retail village opening in spring 2025.
Famous Dave’s has closed its last two locations in Tacoma and Tukwila as of December 4, 2024. The franchise owner, Ascend Hospitality Group, expressed gratitude to the community for their support over the years. This leaves only one Famous Dave’s restaurant operating in Yakima, marking a significant change for barbecue enthusiasts in the region.
On December 5, 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue conducted a controlled burn at the former Key Antiques site in Lakewood as part of a training exercise. This burn will facilitate the development of a new apartment complex with 45 units. Owner David Colegrove expressed sadness over the loss of the building, where he spent 25 years.
Domestic violence survivor Selena expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the SWAT team that rescued her from a dangerous hostage situation during a ceremony at the Tacoma Police Department on December 5, 2024. The incident, which occurred in July, left her injured, highlighting the SWAT team's crucial role in her rescue.
A series of sales involving nearly 30 parcels in Lakewood has generated over $9.1 million and will facilitate multifamily housing developments near transit stations, creating hundreds of new affordable housing units.
The Ruston City Council has voted to ban liquor sales after midnight, a decision met with significant opposition from local business owners and residents. The ordinance aims to address public intoxication and noise complaints and will take effect shortly, expiring in November 2025 unless amended. No supporters of the ban were present at the council meeting.
A recent incident in the Puyallup School District has raised concerns among parents after a student accused of making a shooting threat was allowed to return to school. Parents, including Shannon Sullivan, are calling for more transparency to ensure the safety of their children. School officials have defended their actions, citing privacy laws and a thorough threat assessment process.
Washington Attorney General-elect Nick Brown has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of a second Trump presidency during his keynote address at the 2024 Re-Wire Conference. He emphasized his commitment to protecting Washington's laws and the rights of its residents, particularly for vulnerable groups such as undocumented individuals and environmental protections.
Famous Dave’s has closed its last two locations in Tacoma and Tukwila as of December 4, 2024, leaving only one restaurant remaining in Yakima, Washington. The franchise owner, Ascend Hospitality Group, announced the closures on social media, providing support and compensation to affected employees.
Domestic violence survivor 'Selena' expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the SWAT team that rescued her during a ceremony at the Tacoma Police Department on December 5, 2024. In July, she was taken hostage by her ex-boyfriend and suffered a gunshot wound to the head. This emotional event underscores the vital role of law enforcement in combating domestic violence.