Though not as significant as the jump to $13.50 per hour that happened at the start of 2020, the minimum wage will increase for 2021.
A trio of weather systems will mean wet weather in Washington through the new year, including a healthy dose of mountain snow by Thursday.
The Quadrantid meteor shower kicks off 2021, which also features three supermoons, a “real” blue moon, and solar and lunar eclipses.
You can place the tree on the ground or in your yard waste container as long as it is cut into shorter sections and fits in the container.
If you're hoping for a white Christmas this year, you'll have to head into the mountains. Otherwise, prepare for a rainy weekend.
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions at Safeway, QFC and more.
Christmas Served to Hundreds of Puyallup Families Through Collaboration of Salvation Army, LDS Church and Community Efforts
Now that the smoke has cleared, investigators are releasing more information about the crash and its potential impacts.
Now that vaccine shipments are arriving in Washington, how can residents get shots? The Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department explains.
The council has approved a 0.1 percent sales tax to fund "behavioral health and therapeutic court services."
Puyallup police say there is no danger to the public, but they have closed nearby roads while the line is fixed.
Congress has passed a $900 billion coronavirus relief package. Here's how that money will be spent on the evergreen state.
A flood watch will be in effect until Sunday night as river levels rise and Washington get walloped with rain from three weather systems.
A second vaccine is approved, and state health leaders say Washington is on track to contain the winter surge. Catch up on the latest.
Community meets unprecedented need
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries says it's the "most occurrences ever of overworking teens".
The county council appeared poised to approve a controversial proposal to dissolve the Tacoma - Pierce Count Health Department late Tuesday.
Classic December weather is on tap for Washington, with cycles of rain, wind and mountain snow stretching as far as the forecast can see.
The governor has announced a proclamation which will put a pause on the Pierce County Council's proposal to dissolve the health department.
The first coronavirus vaccine is cleared for emergency use, but the public health crisis won't be solved overnight. Catch up on the latest.
While the mountains will almost certainly see snowfall over the next few days, there is also a chance for snowfall in the foothills.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says a carjacking investigation uncovered a laundry list of charges.
Police are hoping the public will recognize two men who robbed Kirk's Pharmacy last week.
You've probably seen someone dismiss the coronavirus as "just the flu" but this flu season and the pandemic couldn't be more different.
The LCB and Thurston County Narcotics Task Force found more than 100 pounds of illegally-grown marijuana in a Puyallup home.
The report proposes the construction of a rail system traveling 250 mph from Portland, through Seattle and up to Vancouver, BC.
Call of Duty: Warzone - trios competition
A new tool uses public data to show just how close your local hospital is to being at or over capacity.
"Normally when you want to break up with a partner you at least talk to them first," said Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards.
The next few days are likely to look a little more like December, but temperatures are poised to stay above normal through the week.
Local food pantry needs help with Christmas
Both Thompson Elementary and Spanaway Middle School were placed in lockdown as law enforcement responded.
Comcast Extends COVID Support with 60 Days of Free Internet to June 30, 2021 for Low-Income Customers in Puyallup
A plan to dissolve the Tacoma - Pierce County Health Department is one step closer to reality after a vote by committee Monday.
71,000 Public WiFi Hotspots throughout Washington state will Continue to be Available to Everyone for Free, including Non-Xfinity Customers
Applications must be submitted via the online application no later than 5:00 p.m., on January 20, 2021.
This week WA logged more than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases. That's 2,000 fewer than the week before, but there's still work to be done.
Double your impact in the community
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs have created a tool to find your spot on the waiting list.
Another month, another round of new COVID-19 testing events across Pierce County. Here's a look at what they've got planned.