Christmas Day substation attacker sentenced to prison
A man who admitted to vandalizing four power substations in Pierce County, Washington will go to prison for 18 months.
Sen. Murray pushes Pentagon to address housing concerns for servicemembers, including at JBLM
Lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray of Washington, have intensified their efforts to address substandard housing conditions for military personnel, including those at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The push follows concerns over mold, lead-based paint, and asbestos in housing facilities.
Police arrest man after deadly shooting earlier this week in Tacoma
Tacoma Police said they arrested a suspect after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed late Tuesday.
Police arrest man after deadly shooting earlier this week in Tacoma
Tacoma Police said they arrested a suspect after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed late Tuesday.
Family speaks out after woman is attacked in front of children
The family of Nodra Hursey is speaking out days after her estranged husband, 55-year-old Joseph Ricky Emile, was charged with aggravated first-degree murder and violation of a court order.
Family of Nodra Hursey speak out after estranged husband is charged with murder
The family of Nodra Hursey is speaking out days after her estranged husband, 55-year-old Joseph Ricky Emile, was charged with aggravated first-degree murder and violation of a court order.
Tacoma becomes first city in Washington to ban cat declawing
The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to ban cat declawing in the city, except when done by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic reasons only.
Defense requests dismissal of Ellis case after controversy in final stage of trial
Controversy filled the courtroom during the final stage of the Manny Ellis death trial, as the defense requested dismissal of the case due to the prosecution’s cross-examination.
Tacoma will be first city in Washington to ban cat declawing
Tacoma is the first city in Washington to ban declawing cats unless medically necessary. The ordinance goes into effect March 31, 2024.
Tacoma Police investigate overnight homicide
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Tacoma on Tuesday.
Second officer charged in Manny Ellis death testifies in trial
On Tuesday, Tacoma Police Officer Timothy Rankine testified about what happened the night Manny Ellis died.
I-5 in South Sound beset with flooding, poor visibility amid heavy rainfall
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
Parkland double shooting under investigation, suspect allegedly fires back at police
Police are investigating after two victims were shot inside a home in Parkland on Tuesday. Authorities say the suspect shot back at officers before turning the gun on himself.
Tacoma officer charged with killing Manny Ellis testifies in court
For the first time since the death of Manny Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody in 2020, one of the officers charged is publicly sharing their side of the story.
Lakewood PD: 5 kids flee from stolen car, 1 drowned in nearby swamp
Lakewood Police say a child ran into a swamp and drowned, after fleeing a stolen car with five others over the weekend.
Bodies found near JBLM identified as missing Lacey couple
The Thurston County coroner has confirmed that two bodies found near Joint Base Lewis-McChord are those of a Lacey couple who went missing in November.
Missing man last seen in Pierce County located
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says they have located a man who was previously reported missing in Pierce County.
Wendi Traynor's family fighting to keep her killer behind bars following appeal, plea deal in Pierce Co.
The family of a woman killed by her ex-boyfriend is fighting to keep him behind bars. They will be voicing their concerns before a Pierce County judge on Friday.
Wendi Traynor's family fighting to keep her killer behind bars following appeal, plea deal in Pierce Co.
The family of a woman killed by her ex-boyfriend is fighting to keep him behind bars. They will be voicing their concerns before a Pierce County judge on Friday.
Racial slurs in Tacoma, anti-Semitic outbursts in Lynnwood: Can city council members cut off offensive speech?
A rash of racist rants during public comment at local city council meetings has some Western Washington elected officials looking for solutions.