Brynn Grimley
Tacoma News Tribune
Tacoma, WA, United States
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YMCA wants to log Camp Colman property, but neighbors put up road blocks
The YMCA of Greater Seattle wants to thin some of the timber from its camp property on the Key Peninsula to increase the health of the forest but neighbors say they don’t have easement access to the private road they want to use to haul the timber from the land. → Read More
Credit card information of 2,100 Pierce County ferry riders compromised
People who created online accounts to purchase ferry tickets may have had their credit card information compromised, according to Pierce County. The county fixed the problem last week and is offering free credit monitoring for a year to those impacted. → Read More
PLU and UPS leaders pledge to protect students amid uncertainty of Trump administration
On the eve of Inauguration Day, Pacific Lutheran University President Thomas W. Krise released a letter to students and staff members, promising support to all students, including those without documentation, no matter the actions of President Donald Trump. University of Puget Sound leaders recently made a similar pledge. → Read More
Tips sought for whereabouts of registered sex offender who cut off tracking bracelet
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Bruce Brown, 31, who cut off his GPS monitoring device. The state Department of Corrections also wants him for escape. → Read More
Tacoma man charged with kidnapping, rape and assault of ex-girlfriend
The woman called police Thursday after escaping a motel room where the man allegedly used a stun gun to subdue her before assaulting her. → Read More
Kent man dies in crash on I-405 in Tukwila, Buckley woman injured
Washington State Patrol reports the man was speeding on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange in Tukwila when his car hit another car and the jersey barrier. → Read More
Fire at Sumner RV Center destroys two motor homes
East Pierce Fire and Rescue is investigating how the fire started. → Read More
Sewage spilling into Waughop Lake; source unknown
Sewage was seen floating in the 30-acre lake in November and continues to show up sporadically in the water in Lakewood’s Fort Steilacoom Park. → Read More
‘Unknown’ University Place nonprofit introduces self in big way
Community Connection Place is the new operator of the city of University Place’s senior and community center, a position it hopes to leverage to one day build a multimillion-dollar community center in the city of 33,000 people. → Read More
‘Unknown’ University Place nonprofit introduces self in big way
Community Connection Place is the new operator of the city of University Place’s senior and community center, a position it hopes to leverage to one day build a multimillion-dollar community center in the city of 33,000 people. → Read More
Man found dead on Tacoma Mall Boulevard in Lakewood
A man’s body was found Monday on the side of Tacoma Mall Boulevard between 80th and 84th streets. Lakewood homicide detectives are waiting for an autopsy to determine how he died. → Read More
After short dark period KIRO TV back on DirecTV
Hours after KIRO-TV went off DirecTV its service was restored after a long term agreement was reached between the parent company of the local television station and the satellite television provider. → Read More
Icy roads close Northwest Trek for the day
The wildlife park in Eatonville closed Monday because of inclement weather. It also celebrated record attendance in 2016. → Read More
Pierce County Executive-elect Bruce Dammeier picks Democrat for his top aide
The Puyallup Republican’s inner circle, which includes a former state treasurer, has strong ties to the Legislature. → Read More
Nativity debate to resume in Gig Harbor
A public hearing is planned for Jan. 4 for people to comment about whether the city should allow private displays on public property. → Read More
Fircrest council rejects proposed pot ban, favors allowing stores
The Fircrest City Council this week rejected a recommendation from the city’s planning commission to ban marijuana businesses. Now the council will move forward with allowing marijuana sales in city limits. → Read More
Pierce County Council narrowly rejects mental health tax
A highly anticipated Pierce County Council vote to approve a sales tax increase for mental health and substance abuse services across Pierce County failed by one vote Tuesday night. → Read More
‘Don’t hate, celebrate’ Gig Harbor residents say as they rally for Nativity display
The city of Gig Harbor’s decision not to allow a private Nativity scene on public property this year prompted residents to organize a Christmas celebration rally at city hall before the City Council’s regular meeting Monday. → Read More
Tacoma Narrows Bridge commission: No toll increase needed
Steady traffic over the bridge in the last year means there is no need for a toll increase in 2017, according to state transportation projections. → Read More
Puget Sound Hospital demolition meeting for tonight canceled
Fear of potential snow resulted in the last-minute cancellation of the meeting planned for tonight. The meeting has been rescheduled for Jan. 11. → Read More