Man steals Tacoma Police patrol vehicle, crashes in King County

Police in Tacoma have arrested a man who reportedly stole a police patrol vehicle and crashed it before fleeing the scene. 

MultiCare healthcare workers strike, urging need for more PPEs, staff support

Healthcare workers with MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care went on strike Monday to bring awareness they say to a lack of proper protective equipment provided to staff and ongoing worker fatigue, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Washington state.

Attorney general deciding charges in death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma

The Washington State Patrol has finished its investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died while being restrained by Tacoma police officers.

4-year-old girl shot in Tacoma

A 4-year-old girl was taken to a hospital Sunday after being shot in her home. 

Dozens of dogs rescued in Tacoma cruelty investigation now up for adoption

More than three dozen dogs rescued from a home in Tacoma amid a cruelty investigation have shown "true resilience" and are ready to find their forever homes. 

City of Tacoma proposing reduced fire engine service

The City of Tacoma is considering a proposal to reduce fire engine service as part of its 2021-2022 budget.Hans Stegemoeller lives next to one of Tacoma's 16 firehouses and said he's torn about the proposal."The first thought that I had was maybe that's a bad thing because I don't want to have an emergency and not have help, but the more I think about it, I just want to know more about the numbers and how much we're using right now," said Stegemoeller.The city proposed shifting resources from fire engines to basic life support (BLS) transport units; a service the Tacoma Fire Department does not provide.

City of Tacoma considering additional space for warming centers as temperatures drop

As temperatures are dropping, concern is rising for those who are living on the street or can’t afford utility bills to warm their home. The City of Tacoma offers a warming center on specific days when the weather is too cold for anyone who does not have heat.

City of Tacoma creating database to help local businesses

The City of Tacoma is working to create a new way to help its local businesses reach customers directly during the pandemic.

36 dogs seized from Tacoma home less than a year after similar incident at same property

Pierce County sheriff's officials say animal control officers seized three dozen dogs, including 15 puppies, from a Tacoma home as part of an ongoing investigation.

Tacoma seeing most homicides in more than 20 years

Authorities say more people have been killed in Tacoma, Washington, this year than in any of the last 22 years.

Landlords receive little support with mounting financial pressure

As Governor Jay Inslee is set to sign an updated proclamation to extend the eviction moratorium through December 31, landlords are speaking out about the financial pressure that is mounting each month.