Detectives from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the Puyallup Police Department, and the Tacoma Police Department need your help to identity the suspects responsible for series of armed takeover-style bank robberies.
If you choose to drive while impaired this holiday weekend, the Washington State Patrol is committed to making sure you are arrested and successfully prosecuted.
As the countdown begins toward 2016, Better Business Bureau has tallied the year’s top scams with the help of Scam Tracker. Investigators collected reports from more than 10,000 consumers nationwide and processed the data using a heat map so that users can see what scams are happening in their area.
Bonney Lake would like to give its residents a quick reminder about New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Every year there are stories of communities coming together in the face of insurmountable challenges or devastating losses only to come out stronger than ever on the other side. They may not always make it to the larger newspapers or news stations, but these life-changing events define a community even more than a bridge closure or an empty lake.
Sumner 53, Life Christian 50
December 29 in San Diego
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The weekly newscast is produced by PCTV. Find it on channel 22 Comcast and Click!, and channel 20 Rainier Connect every day at 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Watch online anytime at www.piercecountytv.org/pcn.
Seattle’s march to a citywide $15 minimum wage takes another leap forward on Friday, when the city’s minimum wage rises to $13/hour for many workers. Meanwhile, the rest of the state will not see an increase at all, as the statewide minimum remains stuck at just $9.47/hour for another year.
Television has made hoarding into prime time entertainment. But hoarding is serious business that can last a lifetime – a mental health disorder that may touch over 1 million people in the US. Often families are torn apart, friends are alienated and marriages suffer. Researches are only now beginning to understand the problem.
Sumner 62, Livermore (Calif.) 57
December 28 in San Diego
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State wildlife managers are seeking public input on their recommendations to keep killer whales and streaked horned larks on Washington’s endangered species list.
With the end of 2015 right around the corner, it’s time to examine everything that happened over the last 364 days of the year before setting goals for the next. For the Courier-Herald, that means taking a look at all the news stories that touched the Plateau, whether they be tragic deaths and senseless crimes or triumph over adversity and celebrations of enduring life.
Ready to clean up and make extra room after the holidays? The BLHS Marching Band is once again hosting a Free Electronics Recycling Event.
