Conner Board

Advertisment

Gig Harbor police chief to retire after 34 years with department

Busey, who has served as chief for 11 years, will officially step down on June 23. He joined the department in 1991 and has witnessed major changes in that time. GIG...

City of Tacoma will lose 167 homeless shelter beds by the end of next month

The city asked for funding to sustain 307 shelter beds for two years from the state legislature, but was only able to get enough funding to sustain 140 for one year. ...

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to lay off more than 100 employees

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health said around 200 employees will be impacted by the changes, specifically those in virtual services and administrative roles. TACOMA, Wash. — One of the area's largest hospital...

Old Tacoma elementary school being transformed into a workforce and childcare hub

The Pierce County Central Labor Council is transforming a former school into a workforce and childcare hub for union families in Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. — A new workforce and childcare hub...

Mother recounts harrowing moments at Lakewood park shooting

Amber Ross was one of seven people who were shot at Harry Todd Park in Lakewood last week. No one is in custody for the crime. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — It has...

Wife of Lakewood shooting victim shares her family’s experience

A mother recounts the harrowing shooting at Harry Todd Park that injured her husband and six others. The couple was there with their five children. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The wife of...

Tacoma church offering hope through housing with 60 new affordable units

Shiloh Baptist Church in the Hilltop neighborhood recently opened the Shiloh New Life Apartments, an effort years in the making. All 60 units are now occupied. TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma’s need...

Beloved Pierce County biker ‘Fish Hook’ hit, killed by apparent DUI driver

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office said a 42-year-old woman was arrested and booked into jail for suspicion of vehicular homicide. PUYALLUP, Wash. — Bikers across Pierce County are honoring and remembering...

Conner Board

Advertisment