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‘It saved my life’: Detox services expanded in Tacoma to help combat opioid crisis

Pierce County Human Services recently awarded $1.3 million to expand detox services at Metropolitan Development Council's 32-bed detox center in Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. — More funding is going towards fighting the...

New tiny home village opens in South Tacoma: ‘I’m just so grateful’

The site includes 60 tiny homes and offers 24/7 staffing, along with case managers to support residents as they work toward stability. TACOMA, Wash. — A new tiny home village in...

Tacoma closes Old Town Dock to protect newborn seal pup

Parks Tacoma said a person picked up the seal on the day it was born, which can be harmful and is illegal. The baby seal was born on July 9. TACOMA,...

More families accuse school for kids with special needs of abuse, neglect

Six families are seeking legal action against the now-shuttered Northwest School of Innovative Learning. It had campuses in Tacoma, Tumwater, and Redmond. TUMWATER, Wash. — More families are coming forward alleging...

Beloved western Washington teacher dies from fall during California backpacking trip

Rescue crews said he appeared to have fallen off the side of a mountain. He taught in Tacoma most recently, but spent around 20 years teaching on Vashon Island. VASHON ISLAND,...

Cooling centers open across Puget Sound region amid heat wave

The Federal Way Community Center opened up as a cooling center as temperatures are expected to be higher than 90 degrees. FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — As temperatures climb across western Washington,...

Driver sentenced to 8.5 years in crash that killed Thurston County father

A Thurston County judge sentenced Matthew Orr to 8.5 years for causing a deadly crash while fleeing police last November. TUMWATER, Wash. — A Thurston County judge on Friday sentenced a...

Volunteers try to stop Lewis Army Museum from being shut down

The Lewis Army Museum is one of 29 army museums that could potentially be closed down by 2029. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Several museum volunteers and elected leaders are...

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