Kari Plog
Tacoma News Tribune
Tacoma, WA, United States
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East Pierce firefighters respond to 3-car crash in Sumner
East Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a three-car crash Thursday night in Sumner. → Read More
‘More than a victim:’ South Hill mother, remembered as loyal prankster, left her mark
Teresa Ryan’s coworkers say she left her mark all over the office. → Read More
Man who walked away from Lakewood adult home still missing
A 55-year-old man who walked away from an adult care home in Lakewood last week remains missing. → Read More
Police warn parents about attempted luring in Puyallup
Puyallup police are warning parents to watch for a man who tried to lure a teenage girl early Tuesday. → Read More
Marijuana deal goes sour: Teenager charged in Tacoma armed robbery
A 16-year-old boy with prior felony convictions is accused of robbing two young women at gunpoint in Tacoma. → Read More
Construction to close ramps at night near Tacoma, Fife
Construction projects in Tacoma and Fife will cause a series of nighttime ramp closures this week. → Read More
Car crashes into Lakewood gym; man suffers minor injuries
A man suffered minor injuries Friday when he was struck by a woman’s car after she drove it into a Lakewood gym. → Read More
Police seek two suspects in string of takeover-style bank robberies
Several police agencies in Pierce County want help identifying two suspects responsible for a string of armed takeover-style bank robberies. → Read More
Orting officials struggle, strive to inject diversity
The spotlight doesn’t often shine on Orting, a quiet east Pierce County city of roughly 7,000 people. → Read More
Need to dispose of a tree? Here’s how
The time has come to get rid of the Christmas tree that’s deteriorated from symbol of holiday cheer to fire hazard. Here’s where and how to dispose of it around Pierce County: → Read More
Korean astronaut living in Puyallup now talks like a local
Soyeon Yi is starting to sound like a local. She’s gardening and complaining about traffic congestion. → Read More
12 years after football left him paralyzed, Washington man releases memoir
The tackle changed everything, but not in a way most anticipated. → Read More
12 years after football left him paralyzed, Washington man releases memoir
The tackle changed everything, but not in a way most anticipated. → Read More
Puyallup man’s goals ‘haven’t changed a bit’ despite wildfire accident
Daniel Lyon couldn’t wait to see his dog, Ozark. And both of them couldn’t wait to finally enjoy some fresh air. → Read More
Orting councilman under investigation after forwarding racially charged email
The city of Orting is investigating a mass email sent by a longtime City Council member and former mayor, after a black police officer complained about its content, which the city condemned as “offensive and deplorable.” → Read More
Clinic hopes to offer methadone treatment in Puyallup; city not yet sure
Thanksgiving marked a milestone for Daniel Hagerman. → Read More
Pierce County finishes election recounts, original results confirmed
Pierce County has finished recounting ballots in two close races from the Nov. 3 general election — a hand recount in Orting and a machine recount in University Place. Both confirmed last month’s original results. → Read More
Pierce County deputy executive named city manager for Glendale, Arizona
Deputy Pierce County Executive Kevin Phelps is leaving to become city manager of Glendale, Arizona. → Read More
Joint vision for historic Puyallup farmland honors Neil Van Lierop’s legacy
Neil Van Lierop’s land is his life, and the retired daffodil farmer said it’s emotional to part with it. → Read More
Property crimefighters approved in 2016 Pierce County budget
The Pierce County Council unanimously approved the final version of the 2016 budget Tuesday, building on last month’s spending plan from County Executive Pat McCarthy. → Read More