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Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
New charcuterie board shop in downtown Tacoma offers grazing boards, boxes
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
How late are Tacoma grocery stores open on Christmas Eve? See holiday hours
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
WA to pay $2.3M after patient fatally strangled at psych facility in Pierce County
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Tacoma teen sentenced for shooting outside Lincoln High School
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
Woman charged in Milton fatal stabbing ordered to undergo competency test
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
New charges filed in federal court Tuesday shed light on the events leading up to the shooting by Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
Feds confirm death penalty in play for Bellingham man accused of D.C. shootings
New charges filed in federal court Tuesday shed light on the events leading up to the shooting by Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
New charges filed in federal court Tuesday shed light on the events leading up to the shooting by Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
The court settlement was not an admission of fault or liability by PSD, which denied wrongdoing.
Why Puyallup schools agreed to $300K payout over claim 8-year-old was abused
The court settlement was not an admission of fault or liability by PSD, which denied wrongdoing.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The court settlement was not an admission of fault or liability by PSD, which denied wrongdoing.
Although populations of bighorn sheep have been reintroduced in Washington since they disappeared 100 years ago, their future remains at risk.
Eastern WA, Idaho bighorn rams poached. Rewards of up to $45,000 offered
Although populations of bighorn sheep have been reintroduced in Washington since they disappeared 100 years ago, their future remains at risk.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Although populations of bighorn sheep have been reintroduced in Washington since they disappeared 100 years ago, their future remains at risk.
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2025 all-state team
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
It’s hard to trust Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, but easy to believe in him
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
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December 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
Obamacare isn’t working. Repeal the employer mandate instead | Opinion
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
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December 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Rather than nibbling around the edges of more socialized medicine, Congress should revisit the healthcare reform proposed in 2019. | Opinion
Construction crews finished repairs to state Route 410 near Boise Creek.
Emergency repairs completed on Enumclaw highway after floodwater damage
Construction crews finished repairs to state Route 410 near Boise Creek.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Construction crews finished repairs to state Route 410 near Boise Creek.
The popular Netflix show is coming to the big screen.
Where can I watch ‘Stranger Things’ finale in Washington? Theaters, tickets & more
The popular Netflix show is coming to the big screen.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The popular Netflix show is coming to the big screen.
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
People’s Pharmacy: Pine extract appears to help hair loss
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
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December 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Q. I think I’ve read in your column that Pycnogenol could help hair loss. Is there any truth to that?
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
Feds award incentive pay of $89M to 5 contractors at WA radioactive waste site
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The 5 Hanford site contractors all earned scores of 90% or more for work in fiscal year 2025.
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
New charcuterie board shop in downtown Tacoma offers grazing boards, boxes
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Each board features an artful display of cheeses, meats, local produce and more.
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
Why are KC Chiefs moving to Kansas? Explaining historic choice to leave Arrowhead
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Jackson County vote in 2024 was the catalyst for the Chiefs’ move to Kansas. We break it down in our latest SportsBeat KC podcast.
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
How late are Tacoma grocery stores open on Christmas Eve? See holiday hours
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Some local stores are also open on Christmas Day.
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
WA to pay $2.3M after patient fatally strangled at psych facility in Pierce County
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The state has settled a lawsuit over a killing at Western State Hospital in 2022.
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
Woman charged in Milton fatal stabbing ordered to undergo competency test
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Prosecutors charged the woman with first-degree murder following the incident Monday.
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Tacoma teen sentenced for shooting outside Lincoln High School
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A 16-year-old boy was hurt in the shooting during the last week of school before summer break.
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
Missing California Central Coast girl found shot to death in rural Utah: ‘Ruthless act’
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Melodee Buzzard’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder Tuesday morning.
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
High school football: The News Tribune’s 2025 all-state team
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
These were the best high school football players in Washington this fall.
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
It’s hard to trust Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, but easy to believe in him
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons