Pierce County Prosecutor candidates talk approach on crime, courts, public safety
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Bryan Chushcoff and Coreen Schnepf look to take over as the new Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney, each offering distinctly different backgrounds and visions for the office. FOX 13's David Rose sits down with the candidates to discuss crime, public safety, and what they would change.

New Thomas Dambo trolls on display at Pierce County parks
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Twelve new Thomas Dambo troll exhibits are now on display in Pierce County, available to see at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek!

Student arrested, lockdown lifted at White River High School in Buckley, WA

A 14-year-old student was arrested Wednesday morning following a security scare at White River High School that prompted a brief lockdown.

Aftershocks follow 4.2-magnitude earthquake near Gig Harbor, WA

In the days following a 4.2-magnitude earthquake in Gig Harbor, at least four aftershocks were too small to feel, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

Warrant issued for father wanted in death of 5-year-old son
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is searching for 32-year-old Kyler Lawrence, wanted in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of his 5-year-old son in March 2025.

Pierce County, WA father charged, wanted in 5-year-old's fentanyl death

Pierce County prosecutors have charged Kyler Wayne Lawrence with first-degree manslaughter in the fentanyl overdose death of his 5-year-old son.

2 arrested after drive-by shooting and Pierce County, WA patrol car crash

Two 22-year-old men were arrested after allegedly fleeing a drive-by shooting, crashing into a Pierce County sheriff's patrol car, and hiding inside a Fred Meyer.

Police investigate armed carjacking near WA's University of Puget Sound

Tacoma police are investigating two separate armed carjackings that occurred early Sunday morning, including one directly across from the University of Puget Sound campus.

Tacoma police investigate 2 carjackings near University of Puget Sound
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Students at the University of Puget Sound said they were shocked after police responded to two armed carjackings right across the street from the school on Sunday.

Tacoma, WA skateboarding nonprofit recovering after $6K break-in

Burglars targeted Alchemy Skateboarding on South 7th Street on Tuesday night. Intruders smashed a window, broke through protective security bars, and stole $6,000 in gear, including power tools, technology, and shop inventory.

Tacoma skate park hit by destructive break-in
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Thousands of dollars worth of gear was stolen from Alchemy Skateboarding, a Tacoma nonprofit that mentors local kids. Now, the skate park it rebounding after the destructive break-in.

Bullets riddle Milton, WA home, woman shot in chest
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Milton police are investigating an overnight shooting that detectives believe was a targeted attack, sending a woman to the hospital in critical condition.

Woman shot in the chest in Milton, WA; suspect at large

Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the chest in Milton, Washington early Thursday morning.

Tacoma, WA police identify murder victim as suspect of another murder
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One of the men killed in a Tacoma double homicide over the weekend has been identified as a man who had a warrant out for his arrest for a murder back in 2020.

Tacoma, WA bail bonds office bombed, police investigating

Tacoma police are investigating after someone detonated an explosive device at a bail bonds office on Monday.

Pierce County, WA mom charged after suspected I-5 DUI crash, stabbing

A 35-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly causing a rollover crash and stabbing her child on I-5 in Pierce County.

Tacoma, WA considers job cuts, taxes to address $40M budget deficit

Tacoma city leaders are working to close a $40 million deficit in the city's General Fund, with proposals on the table to eliminate up to 100 municipal jobs, end public safety programs, and raise local business fees.

Mother charged after alleged DUI crash, stabbing
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A mother is now facing a slew of charges, accused of trying to stab her own children before causing a crash on I-5 in Pierce County.

Tight House race in Tacoma for WA's 29th District
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Candidates Joe Bushnell and Patrick Stickney are on the November ballot for Washington's 29th Legislative District. The two speak on why they think they're the better person for the position, which includes parts of Tacoma, Parkland, Spanaway and Lakewood.