Kenny Ocker
The Olympian
Tacoma, WA, United States
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Why is everyone bad at driving? We asked the experts
Every last one of us has been cut off, stuck at a light, hung out to dry on a zipper merge or worse, and we’ve asked that question. So I sought out an unwitting panel of local law enforcement officials and put it to them, without giving them any time to prepare. → Read More
Man killed after crashing into tree at Roy Y, State Patrol says
A man was killed Saturday night on state Route 7 after his truck crashed into a tree near the Roy Y, according to the Washington State Patrol. → Read More
Skinned dog found near Nisqually River came from corner-cutting taxidermist, deputies say
The skinned dog carcass found along the Nisqually River last week was the work of a local taxidermist who improperly disposed of the remains of someone’s family pet, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday evening. → Read More
Pedestrian struck, killed in crosswalk near Parkland, deputies say
A pedestrian was killed after walking into traffic Sunday night near Parkland, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. → Read More
Why can’t I ride the bus to Point Ruston?
Why is there no bus stop at Point Ruston? A Pierce Transit route along Ruston Way would be hard to fit the stops in between Commencement Bay and the railroad tracks. → Read More
Man choked Tacoma officer after nightclub assault, police say
A Lakewood man put a choke hold on a Tacoma police officer responding to a dispute at a nightclub early Sunday, Pierce County prosecutors say. → Read More
Cantwell, Hutchison confirm debate date at PLU
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and challenger Susan Hutchison have finalized their plans for a debate Monday afternoon at Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, the Washington State Debate Coalition announced Tuesday. → Read More
Man driving stolen truck leads police, troopers on wrong-way I-5, SR 16 chase
A man driving a stolen truck in Lakewood led law enforcement on a wrong-way chase on Interstate 5 and state Route 16 on Sunday morning before a Washington State Patrol trooper stopped him with his patrol vehicle, officials say. → Read More
Washington Trooper Rams Stolen Truck to End Pursuit
Two men have been charged with prowling cars early Sunday before leading law enforcement on a chase through Lakewood and Tacoma that saw them twice enter freeways in the wrong direction. → Read More
WSDOT is going to add lanes to Interstate 5 near JBLM. What's the catch?
Q: Says here that WSDOT is going to add lanes to Interstate 5 near JBLM. What’s the catch? → Read More
WSDOT is going to add lanes to Interstate 5 near JBLM. What’s the catch?
WSDOT is adding lanes to Interstate 5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. When does the construction project start, and when will it be complete? → Read More
Deputies: 2 shot in gang fight in Midland
Two people were shot Thursday evening in a gang fight in Midland, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. → Read More
They stole computers, cars, equipment from a DSHS office in Tacoma. Recognize them?
Three people forced their way into a DSHS office in Tacoma Sunday morning and stole computers, construction equipment and two state-issued cars. → Read More
Elton John to bring career-ending tour to Tacoma Dome
Elton John is extending his career-ending tour into next year and making his only Washington stop at the Tacoma Dome, the city announced Wednesday. → Read More
State office building evacuated after bomb threat
The Washington State Patrol evacuated the state Highways Licenses Building for a bomb threat Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Tacoma man drugs 11-year-old, propositions her for sex, police say
A Tacoma man drugged an 11-year-old girl staying at his home and propositioned her for sex over the weekend, Pierce County prosecutors say. → Read More
Tacoma woman found shot dead on JBLM, FBI says
The FBI is investigating the death of a Tacoma woman found dead on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a bureau spokeswoman said Thursday. → Read More
JBLM soldier playing with handgun shoots girlfriend, police say
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier playing with his pistol shot and wounded his girlfriend Tuesday evening in Lakewood, according to Pierce County prosecutors. → Read More
Tacoma woman found shot dead on JBLM, FBI says
The FBI is investigating the death of a Tacoma woman who was found dead on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a bureau spokeswoman said Thursday evening. → Read More
JBLM soldier playing with handgun shoots girlfriend, police say
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier playing with his pistol shot and wounded his girlfriend Tuesday evening in Lakewood, according to Pierce County prosecutors. → Read More