Iconic Tacoma hangout The Swiss to close after 27 years

The coronavirus pandemic and its toll on small businesses have claimed another victim: The Swiss, a popular downtown Tacoma restaurant, bar, and live music venue, is closing after 27 years. 

2 home, several garages burn in South Tacoma fire

At least two homes and two garages caught fire Tuesday afternoon in a South Tacoma neighborhood.

Fire destroys one home, spreads to others
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A good Samaritan was able to help people evacuate the home before firefighters arrived.

Volunteers look for clues in case of missing pregnant Tacoma woman

A group of volunteers say they feel they’ve made progress in the search for Kassanndra, after finding someone they say is a potential witness, someone who can help build the timeline for her last known whereabouts. It’s another potential piece to the puzzle that could help bring her home. 

Tacoma teacher on leave as district investigates possible hate group affiliation

A newly hired Tacoma Public Schools teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the district investigates allegations that he's affiliated with a hate group. 

Tacoma teacher on leave as district investigates possible hate group affiliation
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A newly hired Tacoma Public Schools teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the district investigates allegations that he's affiliated with a hate group.

Man in stable condition after Tacoma police shooting

A man is in stable condition after he was shot by Tacoma police officers Wednesday morning. Police have not said what prompted the officers to fire their weapons. 

Boris the polar bear, the oldest male of his species in human care, euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo

Boris, an elderly polar bear believed to be the oldest male of his species on the planet, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Sept. 1 following a significant decline in his health.

Family of man who died in Tacoma police custody announces $30 million lawsuit

The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.

Family of man who died in police custody announces $30 million lawsuit
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The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.

Two dead after hit-and-run driver crashes into parked car in Tacoma

Two people are dead and one is seriously injured after a hit-and-run driver crashed into a parked vehicle while fleeing the scene of a previous crash. 

Parents in Tacoma overwhelmed by sample school day schedule

Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.