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Puyallup
Pierce County, Washington
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Wheelchair malfunction on Puyallup train tracks may have caused man’s death
Richie Geiger, 59, was struck and killed by a train at a Puyallup railroad crossing on October 21. A witness told KIRO 7 that his motorized wheelchair jerked and appeared to stop working as he crossed the tracks; two…
Wheelchair malfunction on Puyallup train tracks may have caused man’s death
A witness has offered new information about the wheelchair used by Richie Geiger, 59, before he was struck and killed by a train at a Puyallup railroad crossing on Oct. 21. Diane Drapac said she saw the wheelchair…
Bodycam video of man trying to steal semi-truck in Pierce County
Pierce County deputies arrested a 24-year-old man accused of trying to steal a semi-truck from a farm in the Puyallup area. Body-camera footage released by the sheriff’s office shows deputies ordering him out of the…
VIDEO: Deputies find suspect behind wheel of running semi-truck during alleged theft attempt in Puyallup
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Puyallup after attempting to steal a running semi-truck from a farm. Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies found the suspect in the cab, allegedly under the influence of narcotics…
VIDEO: Deputies arrest suspect who tried to steal semi-truck from Puyallup farm
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 24-year-old man accused of attempting to steal a semi-truck from a farm in Puyallup. Deputies arrived on November 4 to find the suspect inside the cab, having started…
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Two aircraft emergencies in Pierce County on Saturday
Two separate aircraft emergencies occurred in Pierce County on Saturday. A helicopter pilot suffered moderate injuries after an engine failure led to a hard landing at a tree farm. Later, a small plane with landing gear…
Three people safe after plane experiences landing gear malfunction near Puyallup
Three people were safely rescued after their plane experienced a landing gear malfunction near Puyallup on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews from Central Pierce Fire and Rescue were dispatched to Pierce County Airport…
Planet Fitness PF Puyallup (South Hill) Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting & Check Presentation Set for Nov. 9
Planet Fitness will host a grand opening celebration for its new Puyallup (South Hill) location on Monday, November 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event features free workouts, facility tours, giveaways, and a $1,000 donation…
Whitworth finishes strong to beat Pacific Lutheran
Whitworth secured a 33-24 victory over Pacific Lutheran on Saturday in a Northwest Conference football matchup. After trailing in the third quarter, the Pirates rallied by scoring 13 unanswered points to seal the win…
Whitworth wins road tilt against Pacific Lutheran, 33-24
The Whitworth Pirates secured a 33-14 victory over the Pacific Lutheran Lutes in a road game held in Puyallup, Washington. This win marks the fourth consecutive victory for the Pirates, improving their season record to…
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How local innovations are fueling Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
The U.S. Bureau of Indian Education reports a record high school graduation rate of 79% for 2025, up from 50% in 2015. According to the Associated Press, this significant improvement is largely attributed to local…