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July 16, 2025

• Pierce County improperly diverted $4.5M meant to improve 911 calls, audit finds
• Hot weather impacts, Tacoma forecast and resources to stay cool
• Fire destroys building, shuts down major roadway in Pierce County
• Tacoma refugee-aid group scores a victory against Trump administration
• Busy creekside hiking trail in Pierce County will be closed starting next week
• Pacific Northwest whale stories, including new babies and tips to spot orcas
• Loss of ‘operational funding’ leads to layoffs at Tacoma, Seattle shipping firms
• Pierce County casino closing as its operator files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• 4-year-old accidentally shoots mom with gun he got from sleeping dad, WA cops say
• Neighbors rally to help single mom of 5 displaced by Pierce County house fire
• Crews start demolishing downtown Puyallup school building constructed in 1962
• TNT Endorsement: Our pick for Tacoma City Council Pos. 4
• Man sentenced for killing Tacoma woman who cooperated with rape investigation
• High school football recruiting: Here’s how WA’s ’26, ’27 classes are shaping up