Kevin McCarty
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Tacoma, WA, United States
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‘A nightmare that won’t end’: Family and friends of missing Tacoma woman plea for help
Diana Davis’ daughter says her missing mother is loved by family and friends. → Read More
Private Schools in Pierce County to reopen despite spike in coronavirus cases
Three large private schools in Pierce County will be open in the fall. → Read More
Pierce County seeing record number of COVID-19 cases
People are out, on the move and spreading COVID-19 cases in Pierce County in record numbers. → Read More
Coronavirus: Washington restaurant owner reopens his business in ‘prot
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. - The line to get into That One Place stretched down the walkway outside the restaurant. There was no social distancing and virtually no one wore a facemask as they waited for their party to be called to an open table inside. “I’m excited, I’m looking forward to it,” said John Weiman. “It’s about time. It’s time to make a change.” His wife Michelle Weiman added, “I’m looking… → Read More
Port Orchard restaurant owner reopens his business in “protest”
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — The line to get into That One Place stretched down the walkway outside the restaurant. There was no social distancing and virtually no one wore a facemask as they waited for their party to be called to an open table inside. “I’m excited, I’m looking forward to it,” said John Weiman. “It’s about time. It’s time to make a change.” His wife Michelle added, “I’m looking forward… → Read More
Couple reunited after both survived COVID-19
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Tammy and Brian Edwards shared a kiss through their protective face masks after 26 days apart, as friends cheered. The couple was reunited outside Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington, where Brian was recovering from COVID-19. “I love it. This is great,” said Brian Edwards. “Didn’t expect it, but this is great.” Brian was back on his feet after spending weeks… → Read More
McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma to reopen Friday with safety measures in place
McMenamins Elks Temple in Tacoma is reopening on Friday, but very slowly and cautiously. → Read More
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties offering free day care for children of essential workers
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is offering free daycare to the children of essential workers. → Read More
Pierce buses become Wi-Fi hot spots for online schooling
Pierce Transit has set up mobile Wi-Fi hot spots for students who need access to high speed internet to do online studies. → Read More
Pierce County, Tacoma roll out coronavirus help for businesses, renters
Small business owners in Pierce County forced to shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic are getting desperate for help to survive. → Read More
Restaurants, Tacoma councilmembers want state to allow cocktails to go
Owners of restaurants shut down by the coronavirus want the state liquor and cannabis board to ease restrictions allowing them to sell premade cocktails to go. → Read More
Pierce Transit limits number of people on board buses
These days riding the bus can feel risky. With fellow riders wearing masks and the possibility of contracting the coronavirus, just boarding a bus leaves some people nervous. “Yeah, I am, actually,” said Brandon Milton as he waited to board a bus in Lakewood. “I mean I see they decontaminate it when they come in here but is still makes me nervous. Yeah, of course.” Pierce Transit is working to… → Read More
Gig Harbor distiller is making hand sanitizer delivered to your home
GIG HARBOR, Wash. — It's a noisy operation bottling hand sanitizer at Heritage distillery's Gig Harbor plant. Machines pour a clear mixture into bottles originally meant for whiskey, gin and vodka. Crew members all wear masks to prevent contamination of the bottles. Heritage CEO and co-founder Justin Stiefel says he made the switch when he heard about nationwide shortages of hand sanitizer as… → Read More
Tacoma Schools give 2,500 laptops to kids stuck at home
TACOMA, Wash. — Students in Tacoma are getting free laptops from Tacoma Public Schools to help them with online studies. People stood in line or waited in cars outside Mt. Tahoma High School Wednesday morning as the district began distributing 2,500 laptops to students who need them. “It’s huge,” said Tiffany Metcalf who came with her daughter Mel. “We have three kids, two are juniors, one is… → Read More
Hundreds laid off as coronavirus shutdown costs Metro Parks Tacoma millions in lost revenue
Tuesday was the last day on the job for more than 500 employees and volunteers for Metro Parks Tacoma as the coronavirus shutdown forced parks management to hand out layoff notices. → Read More
Tacoma Public Schools adds study aids to free lunch handouts
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma Public Schools are now handing out study aids in addition to free meals for kids stuck at home during the coronavirus shutdown. The so-called enrichment packets are meant for families who may not have online access or just need a supplement to the school district’s internet-based study guides. “I do, but I don’t have a printer so this helps out a lot,” said Donna Dial as… → Read More
South Sound technical college shuts down after student goes into coronavirus quarantine
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Clover Park Technical College shut down campuses in South Hill and Lakewood after a student was put in quarantine with suspected coronavirus symptoms. The student only attended classes at the South Hill location and is under quarantine at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup awaiting results of those tests, according to a statement released by the college. As a precaution,… → Read More
Teenager paralyzed in 2017 Amtrak crash sues for millions
Timothy Brodigan is still working to overcome injuries he suffered in the derailment of Amtrak 501, a devastating crash that left him paralyzed and unable to walk. In the two years since part of his spine was crushed, he’s making progress, but slowly. “He’s a fighter and that’s what I’m most proud of about my young client,” said Brodigan’s attorney. Todd Gardner. who filed a lawsuit in U.S.… → Read More
Trial begins for deaths of missing woman Susan Powell’s boys
It took eight years for the wrongful death lawsuit suit to finally come to court. Eight years after the deaths of 5-year-old Charlie and 7-year-old Braden Powell at the hands of their father, Josh. It was Feb. 2012 and the boys were in the custody of their maternal grandparents, Chuck and Judy Cox. Josh Powell was fighting to get custody back. On Sunday Feb. 5, Powell bludgeoned the boys with a… → Read More
WSDOT crews clearing SR 706 after landslide causes closure
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation are moving mud, cutting down trees and trying to divert water crossing State Route 706 east of Ashford. A logging road above the two-lane roadway came apart in two places during last week’s heavy rain, sending hundreds of tons of mud, rocks, trees and water crashing onto the highway, stranding park employees and 200 people in Nisqually… → Read More