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Family of Manuel Ellis Reaches Settlement with Tacoma in Police Custody Death

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Family of Manuel Ellis Reaches Settlement with Tacoma in Police Custody Death

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TACOMA — The city of Tacoma agreed Monday to settle for $6 million a wrongful-death lawsuit brought by the family of Manuel Ellis over his oxygen-deprivation death in police custody, according to an attorney for the family. Read more...See the Story

Unlock the Magic of Summer Across Pierce County

Independence Day · Tacoma

Unlock the Magic of Summer Across Pierce County

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

TACOMA, Wash., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With Independence Day coming up and the summer event season in full swing, Pierce County's event calendar is full to overflowing with chances for family adventures and cultural experiences. To help travelers make…See the Story

Tacoma Defensive Lineman Ta’a Malu Commits to Washington Huskies

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Tacoma Defensive Lineman Ta’a Malu Commits to Washington Huskies

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Washington coach Jedd Fisch received a commitment Friday from three-star defensive tackle Ta'a Malu out of Annie Wright Upper School in Tacoma.See the Story

Off-Duty WDFW Employees Rescue Couple Who Fell Overboard

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Two off-duty Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) employees rescued a couple from a boating incident near Point Defiance Park in Tacoma in June. Andrew Potter and Tom Mathews, who have over 30 years of combined experience with the WDFW, were fishing west of the Clay Banks after work when they noticed the couple fall overboard from their boat, according to a release from the department. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. when Pot…Ottawa, Ontario · Ottawa See the Story

Free Speech Fight Reignites as Sparks Fly in Aussie Politics

Coverage: 2 sources

Political and news issues often flare like bushfires, then rage for weeks or even months, until they are finally extinguished by action or fade by being overtaken by the next big thing.Bushfires · Tacoma See the Story

Mariners reliever Juan Burgos settles in after ‘surprising’ call-up

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After one outing with Triple-A Tacoma after being promoted from Double-A Arkansas, reliever Juan Burgos was called up by the Mariners and made his MLB debut on Tuesday, capping a whirlwind week.MLB · Tacoma Read Article

The Princeton Review Has Named University of Puget Sound a Best Value College

Submitted by By Veronica Crakerd. University of Puget Sound has been named one of the nation’s Best Value Colleges for 2025 by The Princeton Review, highlighting its academic excellence, career outcomes, and commitment to affordability. The honor places Puget Sound among 209 top-tier institutions selected for their return on investment. The full list, ranking categories, and college profiles are available at PrincetonReview.com/BestValueColleges…Tacoma · Tacoma Read Article

Ke-Lah-Bid Bridge bridge mural highlights environment – The Suburban Times

By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. A group of hardworking volunteers donned gloves and grasped paint rollers earlier this month to create a new mural on the Ke-Lah-Bid bridge located near the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority. Drivers cruising down East 32nd Street in Tacoma couldn’t miss it even if they tried. The project was funded by grant dollars from the Washington State Department of Commerce in collaboration with the Wrap Around Program…Environment · Tacoma Read Article

Board of Health approves consulting contract for Director Reed in response to investigator’s report

At its July 2 meeting, the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health unanimously approved a contract with Nash Consulting, Inc. to work with Director Chantell Harmon Reed and her leadership team to create greater cohesiveness, increased trust, stronger leadership skills, and a general increase in effectiveness. The Board took this action in response to an outside investigator’s report following the Board’s receipt of a letter describing complaints ab…Tacoma · Tacoma Read Article

Mitsuko Saruwatari - Rafu Shimpo

April 4, 1932 – May 11, 2025 Mitsuko Saruwatari, 93-year-old, Tacoma, Washington-born, resident of Harbor City, peacefully passed away at residence on May 11th. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ray Saruwatari. She is survived by her loving family: sons, Craig and Alan (Traci) Saruwatari; grandsons, Ryan and Cory Saruwatari; also survived by many […]Tacoma · Tacoma Read Article

US (WA): Foundation helps youth through growing training

As it nears its first anniversary this July, the Feeding Our Future program, an initiative of the Making A Difference Foundation in Tacoma, Washington, continues to empower disadvantaged and at-risk youth and young adults ages 16 to 25. In addition to promoting the mental, physical, and social well-being…Tacoma · Tacoma Read Article

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