Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred

Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom. 

Tacoma teachers plan sick-out
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Teachers are calling in sick en masse to highlight their concerns about returning to in-person learning.

Tacoma Police speed up body camera rollout
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All patrol officers in Tacoma will be wearing body worn cameras by February 28th.

Old Tacoma Starbucks closing
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The Old Town coffee shop has been a neighborhood staple for more than 20 years.

Trident Seafoods fishing vessel on fire in Port of Tacoma
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The commercial fishing ship is carrying tens of thousands of gallons of diesel and thousands of gallons of ammonia.

Tacoma community mourns death of 'Sonics guy' Kris Brannon

He was one of the most recognizable and friendly faces in town: Seattle SuperSonics superfan and Tacoma resident Kris Brannon, better known as "Sonics guy," has died. 

Tacoma Police ID man killed in shooting outside illegal nightclub

Investigators are still searching for suspects involved in a fatal shooting outside an illegal Tacoma nightclub that left a 29-year-old man dead and three others injured. 

Local teen breaking barriers, becoming one of the first females to earn Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts

A local teen is making headlines today after becoming one of the very first females in the nation to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. It’s the highest achievement for the Boy Scouts of America and about only 4 percent of scouts have earned that rank, but this is not her first time breaking barriers.

Advocates in Tacoma rush to provide more resources for homeless as temperatures drop

The threat of plunging temperatures has homeless advocates in Tacoma working overtime trying to make sure people living on the streets have what they need to survive the bitter cold.

First major event since moving to Phase 2 set at Tacoma convention center

A gymnastics competition is set to be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center next week, the first major event at the venue since moving to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan amid the ongoing pandemic. 

Investigators: At least 6 people hit by car when Tacoma officer drove through crowd

Investigators on Friday released new details in the case of a Tacoma police officer who drove through a crowd of people while responding to calls about an illegal street race in January.

Teen critically injured in Tacoma shooting

A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after he was shot in Tacoma Thursday night.