GEO Group gets 10-year contract for Tacoma, WA ICE detention center

The company operating Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center has secured a new 10-year federal contract, even as questions remains about conditions inside.

Rep. Jayapal, Randall tour Northwest ICE Processing Center
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For months, FOX 13 has been reporting on the conditions inside the Northwest ICE Processing Center, a detention facility in Tacoma. Congresswomen Pramila Jayapal and Emily Randall toured the facility and spoke with detainees, reporting back what they saw inside.

Mom of 16-year-old murdered in Tacoma asks community for help

A Tacoma mother is seeking the community's support after her 16-year-old son was killed in a parking garage shooting that police say was a retaliatory ambush.

Mother speaks on tragic Tacoma parking garage death
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A grieving mother speaks out after her 16-year-old son is killed in a Tacoma parking garage ambush.

Multiple businesses robbed at Court House Square in Tacoma, WA

After their tattoo shops were allegedly broken into and vandalized over the weekend in Tacoma, three women are asking the community to help them recover from thousands of dollars worth of losses.

Tacoma Film Festival marks 20 years
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The 20th annual Tacoma Film Festival kicks off today at The Grand Cinema, featuring dozens of independent movies and local documentaries.

Damon Wayans Jr. coming to Tacoma, WA
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Damon Wayans Jr. is coming to Tacoma Comedy Club this weekend, starting Friday at 7 p.m. through Sunday.

Mother of teen murdered in Tacoma, WA speaks in front of accused killer

The mother of a 16-year-old boy killed in a Tacoma parking garage addressed a judge Wednesday as three suspects accused in the fatal ambush made their court appearances.

Suspects in Tacoma teen murder appear in court
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Three suspects accused of murdering a teenager in Tacoma earlier this week appeared in court on Wednesday, each facing assault and murder charges.

Unbreakable: Finding hope in a rare disease
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A local man born with a rare joint condition is debuting a documentary at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma on Nov. 15 to share his recovery from alcohol addiction and inspire others.

New Tacoma, WA speed cameras catch 400K speeders in first month

Two newly installed speed cameras in Tacoma captured 400,000 speeding drivers during the first month of operation, creating a volume so massive that city officials cannot process every violation.

Tacoma speed cameras catch 400K drivers in first month
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Two new speed cameras in Tacoma caught 400,000 speeding drivers in just one month. So many, the city can't even process them all.

Three adults arrested after boy killed in Tacoma, WA shooting

Three adults were arrested in connection with the homicide of a juvenile boy that occurred in Tacoma over the weekend. 

3 arrested for Tacoma, WA shooting that killed boy
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Three adults were arrested in connection to the homicide of a juvenile boy that occurred in Tacoma over the weekend.  What We Know

Police searching for suspect in deadly Tacoma shooting
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Tacoma police are investigating a parking garage shooting on Commerce Street that left a boy dead early this morning.

Boy dead after shooting in Tacoma, WA: police

A boy died on Sunday morning following a shooting in Tacoma, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

Tacoma Holiday Festival wraps up today
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Shoppers and foodies have until 6 p.m. Sunday to visit the Tacoma Dome for the final day of the early holiday festival in Pierce County.

True Northwest: Good reads at the Tacoma Book Center
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In this edition of True Northwest, photojournalist Michael Driver explores Tacoma Book Center, a place that encourages you to put down your devices and lift your favorite story off the shelf.

SNAP fraud suspect back in US custody after fleeing country
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A local grocer who left the country to avoid federal charges is back in custody, accused of pocketing thousands of taxpayer dollars meant for hungry families.