Ashford Community Pulse

Pierce County faces a direct clash over keeping the sheriff elected versus shifting to appointment.

• Commissioner Hunter accuses Sheriff Swank of...

New Washington e-bike laws starting tomorrow cap motor-assisted speed at 20 mph and require working pedals, or the vehicle becomes a motorcycle...

Ashford's vibrant community feel and events attract seasonal visitors due to its short drive from Mount Rainier, pointing to ongoing tourism appeal in 2026.

Washington updated its law last year to protect Good Samaritans who act to rescue children or pets from dangerously hot vehicles. This change matters for residents who may face split-second decisions during summer heat.

Rain showers are expected Monday in Ashford with a 97% chance, highs near 48°F, and lows around 40°F.

Franklin Pierce faces deep cuts while other Pierce County districts project balance.

• Franklin Pierce plans 44+ layoffs and $8.5M savings for...

An excavator struck a residential gas line in Edgewood's 10700 block of 32nd Street East around 10:20 a.m., triggering evacuations and...

Pierce County Ready is alerting residents to moderate to major flooding expected in the area, with resources available for those experiencing homelessness. Check the official site for real-time emergency updates.

Plan your days in Ashford with today's sunrise and sunset times plus the full monthly schedule available for your location.

Neighbors in a Pierce County apartment complex called 911 after spotting a 31-year-old sex offender from another state lurking shirtless near...

Pierce County is investing $300,000 to distribute 1,500 biometric gun lockboxes for free at Family Resource Centers and other spots, aiming to prevent...

Health officials conduct 100+ unannounced checks weekly across Pierce County, from downtown eateries to neighborhood coffee stands, showing active monitoring of local restaurants.

Lake Kathryn Village is adding nearly 10,000 square feet of new retail space, drawing interest from a coffee company, medical facility, and teriyaki...

Two suspects have been arrested in the Parkland robbery-homicide, with Pierce County Sheriff's detectives now searching for Brandon Torres-Mesa.

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