Oversight committee among recommendations for police body cameras in Tacoma

In Tacoma, the spotlight will once again be on police body-worn cameras. The police department, which is made up of a few hundred officers, does not currently have a body camera program.

Family of missing pregnant woman plans search for area where phone last pinged

It’s been over three weeks since a pregnant Parkland woman seemingly vanished the day before her first ultrasound, setting off a massive search for her that her family is working to keep alive. Kassanndra Cantrell’s loved ones are planning another search at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma this Saturday, hoping they’ll find something-anything, to help bring her home.

Family organizes search for missing woman Kassanndra Cantrell
video

Family of missing pregnant woman Kassanndra Cantrell is organizing a search this weekend in the area where Cantrell's phone pinged for the last time.

Food insecurity could reach 1 in 5 Washingtonians by year’s end

Ever since the pandemic hit, more and more families across Washington are feeling the pinch of a struggling economy. And more than ever, families are growing increasingly worried about food insecurity.

Washington state county states goal to remove polluting dam

A Washington state county announced its goal to remove the Electron Dam on the Puyallup River located roughly 42 miles (68 kilometers) southeast of Seattle following the pollution of the river by the dam’s owners.

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
video

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
video

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.