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Researchers at the University of Southern California crafted a new way of measuring rental affordability. Here’s what they found.

A variety of phone scams are targeting Pierce County locals and the sheriff's department wants to prevent anyone from falling victim.
While preparing for an interview to "turn his life around," a man shoplifted cologne and clothing for an upcoming job interview.
This couple allegedly used someone else's credit card to purchase more than $1,000 in tools from the Puyallup Home Depot last month.
Police were called out on several reports of suspicious people over the past week, including one man who was seen waving around a sword.
Su Dillon, 44, allegedly maintained a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old boy for one year while the boy played on her husband's team.
Fewer locals were hospitalized over the past week with influenza than at any other time since the 2018-2019 flu season began last October.
More than 8,000 students across the city will participate in the lahar hazard area evacuation practice later this month.
Kathleen Gallaher, 59, may be wearing a black fleece jacket. She went missing sometime overnight from the 3700-block of 204th Street SW.
When your property has all the same qualities of a fancy resort, why leave town for vacation?
Priceless views of Puget Sound are readily available from this property's backyard, deck, or hot tub. Check it out today!
Two 16-year-old suspects were identified in the murder of Soon Ja Nam. One is in custody; the other is dead.
North Tapps Middle School 8th graders and their families will host the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.
A 77-year-old Spanaway man was killed when he rode his motorcycle into the path of an oncoming semi on SR-7 Tuesday afternoon.
Burglaries, runaways, drunk drivers kept Puyallup police on their toes over the past few days. See their stories here.
New jobs listed for positions at Community Youth Services, Maven Meals, and My Alarm Center. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.
New jobs listed for positions at Heartland, Gordon Family YMCA, and Subaru of Puyallup. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.
New jobs listed for positions at Community Youth Services, Maven Meals, and My Alarm Center. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.
New jobs listed for positions at Joe Weinkauf Agency, TotalWellness, and Health Point. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.
New jobs listed for positions at Joe Weinkauf Agency, TotalWellness, and Health Point. Check out the Patch Jobs Board here.