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How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

How many sign-ins about the ‘millionaires tax’ were fake? Thousands, group says

State Sen. Victoria Hunt and former U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer say that their names were used to oppose the bill without their permission.

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM

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Gig Harbor woman killed in wreck near SR 16 exit identified by medical examiner

Updated February 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM

WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House

February 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM

Tacoma boy, 14, identified as victim of apparent-road rage shooting

February 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Tacoma police find roughly 50 shell casings after reports of shots fired, 1 hurt

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Tacoma police find roughly 50 shell casings after reports of shots fired, 1 hurt

Tacoma police find roughly 50 shell casings after reports of shots fired, 1 hurt

Updated February 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Watch: Gunmen open fire on Tacoma home where woman was struck by bullets

Watch: Gunmen open fire on Tacoma home where woman was struck by bullets

February 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM

WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House

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WA Rep. Michelle Valdez announces she won’t seek reelection for state House

February 24, 2026 at 3:25 PM

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

5 dead in Pierce County after stabbing on Key Peninsula, shots fired by deputy

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM

Which of WA’s federal lawmakers will skip State of the Union? ‘He is anti-Black’

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Which of WA’s federal lawmakers will skip State of the Union? ‘He is anti-Black’

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

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Who are the winners and losers of WA Democrats’ proposed budgets?

Updated February 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM

WA budget writers announce Senate Dems’ proposed budget

WA budget writers announce Senate Dems’ proposed budget

February 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Tacoma boy, 14, identified as victim of apparent-road rage shooting

Tacoma boy, 14, identified as victim of apparent-road rage shooting

February 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM

‘Everybody knew Kathy.’ Longtime matriarch of The Spar Tavern in Tacoma has died

‘Everybody knew Kathy.’ Longtime matriarch of The Spar Tavern in Tacoma has died

Updated February 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM

New treatment space in the works for infusion patients at Tacoma hospital

New treatment space in the works for infusion patients at Tacoma hospital

February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Tacoma man sentenced for murdering woman who stole his drugs while he was jailed

Tacoma man sentenced for murdering woman who stole his drugs while he was jailed

February 24, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Millionaires tax backers claim fraudulent SB 6346 sign-ins

Millionaires tax backers claim fraudulent SB 6346 sign-ins

February 24, 2026 at 4:55 AM

Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

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Can I get a ticket for smoking or vaping while driving in WA? What the law says

February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Crews fight flames after barbecue food truck catches fire in Puyallup

Crews fight flames after barbecue food truck catches fire in Puyallup

Updated February 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM

Watch: Take a look inside two of Pierce County's data centers

Watch: Take a look inside two of Pierce County's data centers

Updated February 24, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Gig Harbor woman killed in wreck near SR 16 exit identified by medical examiner

Gig Harbor woman killed in wreck near SR 16 exit identified by medical examiner

Updated February 24, 2026 at 8:11 AM

Chicken kabobs, homemade hummus, gyros and more at new Tacoma-area restaurant

Chicken kabobs, homemade hummus, gyros and more at new Tacoma-area restaurant

Updated February 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM

$2.7M will help support more than 400 affordable homes coming to Pierce County

$2.7M will help support more than 400 affordable homes coming to Pierce County

Updated February 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Why 2 WA Democrats don’t support the millionaires tax. ‘Families are struggling’

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Why 2 WA Democrats don’t support the millionaires tax. ‘Families are struggling’

Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Gambler scores at Western WA casino. Learn about ‘needle-in-a-haystack win’

Gambler scores at Western WA casino. Learn about ‘needle-in-a-haystack win’

Updated February 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Democratic lawmaker opposes WA's proposed 'millionaires tax'

Democratic lawmaker opposes WA's proposed 'millionaires tax'

February 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Property in ‘Little Lake Tapps’ controversy accused of illegal mobile home park

Property in ‘Little Lake Tapps’ controversy accused of illegal mobile home park

February 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Little Lake Tapps is no more, what caused the flooding?

Little Lake Tapps is no more, what caused the flooding?

February 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM

At least three data centers call Pierce County home. Here’s a look inside two

At least three data centers call Pierce County home. Here’s a look inside two

February 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM