News across Pierce County
Egyptian restaurant Cairo opens Oct. 3 in Ballard
Cairo, a new Egyptian restaurant from Tacoma caterer Om Eldonia, will open in Ballard on Saturday, Oct. 3. The restaurant will open at 5 p.m. at 5465 Leary Ave NW, ... Read more
America 250 Memorial Flag Project
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the City of Puyallup is erecting a landmark civic improvement that will proudly recognize this historic milestone and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Se Habla News: Sept. 29, 2026
In today’s headlines: A man accused in stabbing of UW student declared incompetent to stand trial, and a 4.2 earthquake reported near Gig Harbor.
Request for Proposals - Affordable Housing Sales Tax Credit Funds (HB 1406)
The City is seeking proposals from entities interested in using City’s HB 1406 funds for projects within one or more of the three categories outlined in the Background section of this RFP.
'Keep Pierce Moving' Campaign Touts Major Bus Service Expansion Plan
Pierce County transit advocates are confident that this is the year they can overcome the history of voters not getting on board with adding bus service funding in the South Sound. If Prop 1 is successful, Pierce Transit plans to ramp up service by 49% in the coming years.
Call for Artists: Signal Cabinet Wrap Artwork Program
The City of Puyallup is seeking artists to create original artwork for reproduction and installation on traffic signal cabinets throughout the city.
Scam Alert - Fraudulent Emails Impersonating City Staff
The City of Puyallup is warning residents, businesses, and applicants about fraudulent emails that are impersonating City employees and attempting to obtain payments.
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Amtrak's 300-passenger Airo trains debut Sept. 30 on Cascades route, adding seats but not speed or frequency.
Seaside man transferred from Washington detention center, family says
A longtime Seaside resident and business owner who was arrested by federal immigration officers last week appears to have been abruptly transferred from a detention facility in Washington state. Martin Anguiano, the 63-year-old owner of Guadalajara Taco Shop in Seaside, was being…
Save Vancouver Streets argues its case before state court of appeals
SVS attorney Jackson Maynard argued before three appellate judges in Tacoma, with a ruling expected in four to six months.
Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.
Homicide Suspect Arrested
On September 8, 2026, Vancouver Police were notified that homicide suspect Maai E. Hinton had surrendered to police in Tacoma […]