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.

ID needed of thief who ransacked car dealership office in Fife and stole four vehicles

 The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public's help to identify a burglary who smashed out a window at I-5 Motors in Fife early Wednesday morning, ransacked the office, stole owner’s manuals and car keys.

Restaurant Rally program designed to entice dine-in customers with 30% discount

A new program offered to restaurant owners in the South Sound is meant to entice diners back to their favorite haunts for a sit-down mean and up to 30% off their bill.

Man accused of killing star Federal Way High School student-athlete faces judge

A promising and bright young man was tragically shot and killed while attending a birthday party in late September. On Friday, at the Pierce County Courthouse, his accused killer faced a judge for the first time. 

Secretary of State: Voter registration will near 5 million by November

Voter registration and turnout figures are expected to break records this presidential election. In Pierce County, voters believe this is the most important election of their lifetime.

Tacoma Police to hold virtual memorial service for K9 Ronja, killed in the line of duty

Tacoma Police will hold a virtual memorial service on Wednesday, celebrating the life of K9 officer Ronja, who was killed in the line of duty during a suspect pursuit in August. 

Parents scramble after Tacoma Public Schools abruptly cancels return to in-person learning

Parents with kids enrolled in the South Sound’s largest school district are now scrambling after learning a planned return to in-person instruction for this coming Monday had been cancelled.

Man shot, killed in Tacoma
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A man died after being dropped off at a Tacoma hospital.

Tacoma Public Schools delays start of in-person learning

On Thursday, Tacoma Public Schools announced it will not start in-person classes on Monday, Sept. 28 after all.

Three people shot at beach party in Tacoma

Three people were injured after shots rang out at a beach party overnight in Tacoma.