Most fans at Tacoma Rainiers game comply on first day of state's outdoor mask mandate

The Tacoma Rainiers’ double-header baseball game on Monday provided a closer look at compliance with Washington’s outdoor mask mandate at large gatherings. The new rule started on September 13, requiring crowds of 500 people or more to mask up regardless of vaccination status.

Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma

On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.

Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma
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On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.

Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma
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On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.

Tacoma Police investigating homicide after woman's body found

Tacoma Police said they found a woman's body on the ground Monday afternoon near Pacific Ave. S. and 96th St.

Pierce County murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotype

A man accused of fatally shooting an ex-girlfriend in 2017 at her Milton apartment has won his appeal after he successfully argued that prosecutorial misconduct deprived him of a fair trial.

Washington hospitals seeing more pregnant COVID patients

The latest and most troubling numbers of the COVID-19 surge across Washington have health officials pleading for people to get vaccinated. 

No charges for caretakers after 4 vulnerable adults went missing for days in Pierce County

Pierce County prosecutors are not yet filing charges against two women who were arrested after four vulnerable adults went missing for several days. But charges could come if new evidence is uncovered.

Pierce Co. worries about firefighter exodus over vaccine mandate

Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say about 30 percent of their departments or membership have yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.

Tacoma city leaders discuss plans to address concerning increase in violent crimes

In 2020, Tacoma saw the most violent crimes per capita than other communities in Washington, according to interim police chief for the Tacoma Police Department, Mike Ake.

Toll rates to increase for SR 99 tunnel, SR 520 bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge

The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted toll rate increases during a hearing on Tuesday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the SR 99 tunnel and SR 520 bridge.