Tacoma police search for second vehicle in death of WSP trooper

Investigators say they are searching for a second vehicle believed to be involved in the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, who was killed Friday night on SR-509 near Port of Tacoma Road. Tacoma police say a dark-colored pickup struck the trooper after an initial crash and left the scene, prompting a call for the public’s help as the memorial for Guting continues to grow.

Memorial growing for WSP trooper killed while helping drivers in Tacoma, WA

Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed Friday night while assisting drivers involved in a crash in Tacoma. The 29-year-old, an eight-year Army National Guard veteran, is the 34th trooper killed in the agency’s history, with Tacoma police now investigating the incident.

29-year-old WA trooper killed in Tacoma identified

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed on Friday night in Tacoma while helping motorists involved in a crash on SR-509. On Saturday, WSP released a statement with more information about Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting and her service in Washington. 

29-year-old WA trooper killed in Tacoma while helping drivers

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed on Friday night in Tacoma while helping motorists involved in a crash on SR-509. On Saturday, WSP released a statement with more information about Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting and her service in Washington.

29-year-old WA trooper killed in Tacoma identified

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed on Friday night in Tacoma while helping motorists involved in a crash on SR-509. Multiple agencies across the state and nation are offering their condolences.

Tree falls onto Tacoma home

While flooding continues to be top of mind for many Washingtonians, strong winds toppled trees overnight, taking out power lines and even the gas meter to a Tacoma home.

Deadly house fire investigation in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home.

Pet of the Week: Lion

Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Lion, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

14-year-old dies after Tacoma shooting; suspect turns himself in

Tacoma police say a 14-year-old boy shot Friday afternoon on McKinley Avenue has died, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. An adult man who turned himself in has been booked into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.