UPDATE: Burglars Are Cutting Power To University Place Businesses

Although not much merchandise has been taken, University Place Police issued a Code Red telephone message to businesses.

REPORT: Lakewood Man Dies From Fall While Hiking With Son in Chelan County

The Lake Chelan Mirror reports that a search party dicovered the body of William Berry, 40, in a boulder field near the Lake Donald area Saturday.

Lakewood Police Shoot Armed Man Who Held Credit Union Employees Hostage

fter approximately 45 minutes the suspect walked into the glass enclosed foyer with the victim and was still visibly armed with the firearm. Fearing for the safety of the hostages, officers shot and disabled the 48-year-old man.

Detectives Seek Possible Additional Victims in Child Porn Case

Christopher M. Dupea of Spanaway, 20, was arrested for distributing child pornography and detectives fear there might be other young victims in the Pierce County area.

Blue Steele Coffee Company Up For Best Coffeehouse In The West

The former Forza Coffee Company - the site where gunman Maurice Clemmons gunned down four Lakewood Police Officers - has qualified for the regional America's Best Coffeehouse Competition. You can help Blue Steele win.

Spanaway Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

The Washington State Patrol Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force detectives arrested two people suspected of trading of sexually explicit messages and images involving underage children.

Man Who Flipped His Car On Interstate 705 in Tacoma Identified

Scott Jablon of Federal Way, 58, died after his Ford car flipped onto Interstate 705 on Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lakewood Shoppers Fill the Fire Engine With Food, Toiletries

The West Pierce fire department conducted the drive Wednesday for the nonprofit Caring for Kids group. The food and toiletries donated will go to children in low-income families in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom.

Gig Harbor Motorcyclist, Airman From JBLM Killed on Reid Drive

Ty C. Barnes, 23, flipped his motorcycle Monday night on Reid Drive Northwest. He was an active-duty airman at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Help West Pierce Fire & Rescue Fill The Fire Engine This Week

The fire department is accepting food and toiletries donations - which will benefit Caring For Kids - at its Pacific Highway Southwest station and University Place headquarters. It will also hold a Fill The Fire Engine event at Lakewood Towne Center on We

UP Police Nab Woman Suspected Of Numerous Identity Theft, Possession Of Stolen Property Counts

Brandi Blake, 35, is in Pierce County Jail. She was observed using stolen cards belonging to a woman who was parked at Chambers Bay Golf Course earlier this month. UP Police arrested her this week.

UPDATE: Two Missing Boys From South Cedar Street In Tacoma Have Been Found

The two boys were reported missing from the 5400 block of South Cedar Street around 5 p.m., Thursday.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Fires Blackening Cle Elum Area

Crews continue to battle the Taylor Bridge Fire. More people were evacuated from their homes today.

PICS: East Pierce Firefighters Help Battle Taylor Bridge Fire in Cle Elum

Members of East Pierce Fire & Rescue joined the battle against wildfires in Eastern Washington today and are documenting the fire's progress via Facebook and Twitter.

Woman Who Opened Fire at Peninsula Market Charged for Attempted Murder

The Pierce County prosecuting attorney has charged the 20-year-old woman for two counts of first-degree attempted murder and one count of first-degree assault.

Pierce County Fire Marshal Declares Stage 1 Burn Ban

The countywide burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires.

PICTURE OF THE DAY: Someone Turned The 40th Street Roundabout Into A Large Bubble Bath

Apparently some jokesters thought it would be funny to soapy bubbles to the roundabout on 40th Street West.

Lakewood Police Arrest Man Who Barricaded Himself At Home

Authorities are at a trailer park in the 3200 block of 96th Street South for an armed barricaded male subject wanted on domestic violence charges.

TONIGHT: National Night Out

Patch will be hitting up neighborhood celebrations in University Place and Lakewood.

PATCHES NEARBY: Firefighters Respond to Fire at Grandwood Furniture in Lakewood

West Pierce Fire & Rescue is working to put out a 3-alarm fire at Grandwood Furniture on 52nd Avenue West. No injuries were reported. In all, there were 13 large apparatus, 3 medic units and several support staff on scene.

Motorcyclist Involved In Interstate 5 Collision Sunday Near Gravelly Lake Drive Dies

The collision occurred when the motorcyclist passed a car on northbound I-5 and couldn't negotiate the turn. Thomas J. Wear, 59, of Jackson City, TN,

Swimmer Rescued from Lake Tapps Dies at Hospital

A young man rescued by dive crews late Sunday afternoon on Lake Tapps passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital later in the evening.

UPDATE: Teen Girl Who Prompted Shelton Amber Alert Found Safe

16-year-old Vivian Gaspar was found alive and well in Olympia after her disapperance from her home in Shelton the night before prompted an Amber Alert.

TWITPIC: Collision on Interstate 5

This was shared by Washington State Patrol spokesman Trooper Guy Gill.

Authorities Charge Group That Allegedly Kidnapped, Tortured and Held JBLM Soldier Hostage

After tying the victim up with an electrical cord, using a taser on him, punching and shooting him with a BB gun, one of the alleged kidnappers drove the victim around. Somehow, the victim convinced the driver to take him on base.

QUESTION: What's Your Favorite Mobile Food Spot in the South Sound?

On Sunday, foodies will get to indulge off a menu of mobile food options at The Moveable Feast at Cheney Stadium, right outside University Place.

University Place Police Arrest Woman Suspected of Multiple Thefts and Car Prowls

Calista Almitra Landers was booked into Pierce County Jail on Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree theft, third-degree theft, identity theft, vehicle prowl and driving with a suspended license.

Ex-JBLM Soldier Dakota Wolf Pleads Not Guilty to Murder of Scarlett Paxton

The father of the 19-year-old Kirkland student brutally slain last November urges stiffer sentences if convicted, citing that Wolf could be back on the street in 28 years. “This coward" would be walking the streets while we are still alive, Ernst Paxton s

DISCUSS: Have You Or Anyone You've Known Been Struck By Lightening?

East Pierce Fire and Rescue responded to an incident this morning where a man was injured by lightning; he transported to the hospital for evaluation in good condition.

QUESTION: Should Warner Brothers Have Pulled "Gangster Squad" Trailer Before "Dark Knight?"

The studio came under fire with the trailer immediately following today's theater shooting in Colorado. One scene depicts a quartet of gunmen opening fire on a crowded theater from behind the movie screen.

QUESTION: Do You Feel Safe Going To The Movies?

People across the country are stunned following a midnight shooting of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, CO. Police have arrested a suspect, James Holmes, 24, who witnesses say was firing randomly at people. Twelve people are confirmed dead.

Lakewood Police Searching For Hit-And-Run Suspect

The incident occurred shortly before 2 a.m., in the 3500 block of 92nd Street South. Witnesses said the driver goes by the street nickname of "J-Rock."

University Place Man Arrested On Federal Charges For Alleged Vietnam Assassination Plot

The U.S. government contends that Long Van Nguyen conspired with an undercover Homeland Security agent to kill at least seven in Vietnam. Court papers detail how authorities build their case.

Seattle Seahawks Star Marshawn Lynch Arrested For Suspected DUI

Seattle Seahawks running back busted in Oakland, booked at Dublin's Santa Rita Jail.

Washington State Patrol's Crown Victoria Patrol Cars Will Be Thing Of The Past

The last Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor ever to be used by the agency rolled out of the patrol’s fleet section in Olympia at the end of June. It's now assigned to a trooper in Spokane. Ford has stopped making the vehicle.

UPDATE: Male Body Found in Gig Harbor Ditch Near Purdy

The unidentified male body was believed to be a homicide victim, according to Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

Lakewood Police Continue To Seek Public's Help Locating Missing Person Faatoaga Ufuti

Faatoaga Tavita Ufuti, 39, has been missing since March 12, when Utufi's wife contacted authorities to report her husband missing.

Lakewood Isn't Likely To Trap Fort Steilacoom Park Raccoons Unless Another Attack Occurs

The state Fish and Wildlife concurs with Lakewood that no additional action is needed right now.

VIEWFINDER: Pierce County/Metro Area Drill at West Pierce Fire & Rescue

The drills - which are taking place at Station 21 in Lakewood - are meant to help firefighters improve their communications, efficiency, and operations during emergencies.

WHEN RACCOONS ATTACK: Woman Says Critters Chased, Attacked Her At Fort Steilacoom Park

The 28-year-old victim was walking her dog Monday at the trail along the Lakewood park. She is recovering, but "for a child or elderly person, it could have been life-threatening," her boyfriend says. And definitely don't feed them.