Tacoma officer 'not a racist criminal': Police union responds to outrage over cruiser incident

"The involved officer — a decorated 30-year officer and member of the Tacoma community with a stellar record who hails from Southeast Asia — is not a racist criminal. He is a human and a dedicated public servant who reacted to a violent mob trying to do him harm," the Tacoma Police Union said.

Police union defends Tacoma officer
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The union says the Tacoma officer who drove through a crowd while responding to illegal street racing is not a "racist criminal," but a decorated veteran officer.

'It's not worth it': Local family warns of street racing

Local leaders are trying to figure out how to combat what some are calling an epidemic of street racing. 

Pierce County pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens serving thousands

A new pop-up clinic opened in Pierce County on Tuesday, giving thousands of Washingtonians the chance to roll up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine without getting out of their cars.

Community reacts to Tacoma Police Department's cruiser incident

There is mixed reaction to the weekend incident that started with street racing at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and South 9th Street.

Tacoma leaders search for answers after street racing leads to police incident

Tacoma Police released the name of the officer involved in the incident: Officer Khanh Phan, a 58-year-old man who has been a member of the Tacoma Police Department for more than 29 years.

Protest erupts in Tacoma over police car driving through crowd

Protesters set a large fire, damaged buildings and marched with signs late Sunday in response to a police car driving through a crowd in Tacoma the day before, leaving at least two people injured.

Special meeting in Tacoma
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The Tacoma City Council will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon to address outrage over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them.

Tacoma mayor responds to protests over police officer driving through crowd of people

The City of Tacoma’s mayor is responding to protests over a police officer driving through a crowd of people and running over some of them Saturday night. 

Tacoma Stars ready for indoor season opener against Kansas City

A local Major Arena Soccer League team is gearing up for its first game since the pandemic forced its season to end early last year. The Tacoma Stars are set to take on the Kansas City Comets Friday in Missouri.

One killed, three injured in two separate double shootings in Tacoma

Police in Tacoma are investigating two separate double shootings that killed one person and injured three others just hours apart. 

Two double shootings in Tacoma
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One person was killed and three others were injured in two separate double shootings in Tacoma.

Tacoma kindergarten students prepare for return to in-person classes on Tuesday

Tuesday is the big day for Tacoma Schools where up to 15 kids will be allowed into each classroom. Students will spend two days on campus each week while distance learning from home for the others.