Puyallup|News|
Community Rallies Around Decoursey Park Restoration Efforts
Friends of Decoursey Park need help with duck counting and community education to keep the pond habitat clean and healthy.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
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Construction Disrupts Water Main Service on 7th Street SE
Approximately 57 residences on 7th St. SE in Puyallup are experiencing disrupted water service during construction in that area from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
More Than 200 Longshore Jobs Open Up in Tacoma
There are 226 entry-level longshore positions available in the Port of Tacoma, but interested applicants must act quickly to make Wednesday's lottery deadline.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Puyallup Street of the Week: West Pioneer Avenue
West Pioneer Ave. from 5th Street SW to the Puyallup city limits is this week's target in the Puyallup Police Department speed emphasis program.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
UPDATE: Man Sought for Questioning in Hit and Run Comes Forward, Search for Suspect Continues
A 16-year-old girl is still in recovery after being hit by a car on West Stewart Ave. and police are searching for a man who was inside the Golden Rule Grocery Store at the time of the accident. He is not considered a suspect in this case.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
PHOTOS: Car Fire in Fred Meyer Parking Lot
A car fire was extinguished in the University Place Fred Meyer parking lot about 8:30 p.m. Monday evening.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
VIDEO: "He Refused Treatment and Said He Could Handle His Issues on His Own," Says Friend of Tony Barrett
Friends and family of Tony and Sara Barrett spoke to media reporters about the couple, after Tony's arraignment for first-degree murder in Pierce County court.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Man Who Took Police Over Tacoma Narrows Bridge Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Wife in Tacoma Motel
Tony James Barrett pled not guilty to first degree murder in the death of his wife, Sara Barrett, in Pierce County Court on Monday.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Smothering Wife to Death in Tacoma Motel
Tony James Barrett pled not guilty to first degree murder in the death of his wife, Sara Barrett, in Pierce County Court on Monday.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Judgement in Joseph Lester's Case Sends Fists Flying in Courtroom, Shockwaves Through Community
Many feel that Joseph Lester, 25, should have gotten more than 22 years in prison for stabbing his pregnant girlfriend to death in front of their child outside her UP apartment. The verdict sent outrage through the Pierce County courtroom.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Affairs Chocolate & Desserts Shutters After 28 Years in UP
Affairs Chocolate & Desserts on Bridgeport Way and 27th Street West has closed for good, after 28 years in the community.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Westbound SR 16 Opens After Semi Collides into Olympic Drive Overpass
A collision on westbound SR 16 had traffic backed up starting at Olympic Drive Sunday early afternoon.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Meet a Princess: Bobbi McGinnis, Franklin Pierce High School
Meet Daffodil Princess Bobbi McGinnis, a senior at Franklin Pierce High School.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Nine-Year-Old Boy in Critical Care After Drunk Uncle Flips Car on SR 16
A 26-year-old Gig Harbor driver who rolled his car on westbound SR 16 Saturday morning was very impaired, said the Washington State Patrol. His 9-year-old nephew was ejected from the car and is in currently in critical care.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Puyallup Police Investigate Hit and Run Accident that Left Teen Girl Severely Injured
A 16-year-old Pierce County girl was transported to the hospital for serious injuries after she was hit by a car on West Stewart Ave. on Thursday night. The driver did not stop; Puyallup Police ask those with information to come forward.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Learn More About Proposed Shoreline Restoration Plans at UP Town Hall Open House
Join the University Place Planning Commission at an open house on the city’s draft Shoreline Master Program and ask questions about land use and restoration projects that are proposed in Day Island and Chambers Bay.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Woman Found Dead in Motel After Husband Admits Murder to TV Station, Leads Police on Pursuit Over Narrows Bridge
Sarah Barrett was found dead in a Tacoma motel after her husband called KOMO News and said he killed her. Tony James Barrett was arrested after leading police on a high speed chase over the Narrows Bridge.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
"Like" the Puyallup Police Department on Facebook
The Puyallup Police Department is now on Facebook.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
University Place, WA|News|
Tacoma Conservatory Hosts Guided Meditation and Gentle Yoga Sessions
Enjoy guided meditation and gentle yoga at the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory this spring, a Metro Parks program.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
Puyallup|News|
Puyallup Medical Explorers See Emergency Medicine, Crisis Management First-Hand
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Medical Explorers 905 gives high school students the tools and education to face any emergency.
Lauren Padgett, Patch Staff
