Mariners' Spring Cuts Offer Sobering Reminder for Lazaro Montes
Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes fails to make big impression in spring training, but long-term outlook remains bright.
Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize
Barclays PLC Boosts Holdings in Columbia Banking System, Inc.
Weather
Tacoma, WA Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies and Occasional Showers
10-day outlook for Tacoma, WA 98445 with highs, lows, and precipitation chances

Tacoma Forecast Calls for Cloudy Skies, Occasional Showers
Temperatures to remain mild with highs in the 50s Fahrenheit
Hourly Weather Report for South End, Tacoma
Latest updates as of 7:27 AM UTC
Crime
3 Killed in Pierce County Stabbing Remembered for Selfless Service
Victims Joanne Brandani, Stephanie Killilea, and Louise Talley were active community volunteers in Gig Harbor.

Tacoma Home Sprayed with 50 Rounds by Masked Shooters
Police search for three unidentified gunmen who targeted a family's residence.
4 Killed in Stabbing Attack Near Tacoma; Suspect Shot Dead by Deputy
Authorities say the suspect violated a protection order before the deadly attack
Politics
Federal judge denies press pass restraining order for Washington media figures
Lawmakers deemed the plaintiffs as political participants, not neutral observers, and denied them floor access

Proposed Funding Cuts to State's Derelict Vessel Removal Program
Governor's budget plan would redirect $5 million from program that helps clean up abandoned boats in Washington waters
Washington Lawmaker Apologizes for Drinking on the Job
House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon admits to consuming alcohol before a budget meeting, calling it a "serious mistake".
Business
Toray CMA Appoints Teruyuki Sakimon as New President and CEO
Sakimon to succeed retiring Dennis Frett, who led the company for 15 years

O'Reilly Auto Parts to Pay $5.6M for Pregnancy Discrimination in Washington
The company violated state law by failing to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers at its stores, including a distribution center in Puyallup.
Pacific Northwest Utilities Join SPP Markets+
Grant County PUD and Tacoma Power commit to join SPP's Markets+ program, expanding the Western Interconnection footprint by 2028.
Sports
Mariners to Promote Prospect Blas Castano
The 23-year-old outfielder will join the big league club ahead of a series against the Astros.

Mount Si boys basketball finishes 4th in state tournament
The Wildcats defeated Glacier Peak 54-46 in the consolation final after earlier losses to Emerald Ridge and Puyallup.
Mariners option Troy Taylor to Triple-A
The 25-year-old outfielder will continue development at Tacoma