Puyallup

Communities Man on inner tube feared drowned on Lake Spanaway (Video)

By Jamie Lynn and KOMO staff Published: May 5, 2013 at 6:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM PDT

The man went under about 3:15 p.m. when he slipped out of his life jacket, Sheriff's officials said.

Communities 'Poster child for felony DUI law' charged for 5th time

By KOMO Staff Published: May 1, 2013 at 4:20 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT

A 48-year-old Pierce County man who prosecutors call a "a poster child for felony DUI law" was charged Wednesday with his fifth DUI.

Communities Victoria's Secret store robbed by trio of 'bra bandits' in Puyallup

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

A trio of young women stole thousands of dollars worth of bras in a "grab-and-run" style robbery at a Puyallup lingerie store Saturday morning, police said.

Communities Man arrested after allegedly killing intruders at home grow-op

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

The 36-year-old Puyallup man who allegedly killed two masked intruders at his home marijuana grow-op back in December was arrested Wednesday after prosecutors decided to file charges.

Communities Puyallup boy credited with helping save his mom's life (Video)

By Elisa Jaffe Published: May 6, 2013 at 6:17 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM PDT

A third grader from Puyallup was recognized with a life-saving award for how he handled an potentially deadly emergency with his mom.

Communities Persistent good Samaritan helps get injured eagle treatment (Video)

By Molly Shen Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM PDT

Barney Phillips saw one eagle that couldn't fly, but grew frustrated when no agency wanted to step in and help.

Communities 'It's breathtaking, actually': Burien's dead whale draws a crowd (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Apr 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

Hundreds of people showed up Sunday to get a good look at a dead fin whale that washed ashore at Seahurst Park in Burien.

Communities Anxious neighbors wait as Steven Powell's release date nears (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 5:16 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

It isn't set to happen for another month, but already neighbors in one Pierce County town are preparing for the release of convicted sex offender Steven Powell.

Communities Tax error leaves Puyallup animal shelter at risk of closure

By Elisa Jaffe Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 3:55 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

Sunny Sky's Animal Rescue owes thousands in back property taxes due to confusion over it's non-profit status.

Communities 5 teen girls injured in rollover crash near Tacoma (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Associated Press and KOMO Staff Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

Five teen girls were injured when their car left Highway 167 near Tacoma about 3 a.m. Thursday, grazed a pole, uprooted two trees and rolled over on its roof, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Communities Son in Puyallup double shooting dies of his injuries (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 4:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

A 46-year-old Puyallup man who allegedly was shot in the head by his father on Sunday has died of his wounds, police said Thursday.

Communities Dad's 911 call: I just shot my son and daughter (Video) (Audio)

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 3:46 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM PDT

A man accused of shooting his adult son and daughter as they slept in their Puyallup home early Sunday told a 911 dispatcher he had to get "rid of their demons."