Tacoma's mayor: 'I want to be held accountable' for campaign promises
TACOMA, Wash. - Just over a month into her term, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said she is committed to confronting the challenges she promised to fix on the campaign trail.In an interview last month at her office in City Hall, Woodards spoke about issues at the top of her priority list: jobs, affordability, crime, homelessness.
TACOMA, Wash. - Just over a month into her term, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said she is committed to confronting the challenges she promised to fix on the campaign trail.In an interview last month at her office in City Hall, Woodards spoke about issues at the top of her priority list: jobs, affordability, crime, homelessness.
Tacoma mayoral debate: Jim Merritt and Victoria Woodards
In November, Tacoma residents face the first open seat for Tacoma Mayor in 8 years. The top-two vote getters coming out of the August primary were Jim Merritt, an architect, and Victoria Woodards, a former city council member.
In November, Tacoma residents face the first open seat for Tacoma Mayor in 8 years. The top-two vote getters coming out of the August primary were Jim Merritt, an architect, and Victoria Woodards, a former city council member.
Tacoma street honors fallen police officer Reginald Gutierrez
A street in front of a Tacoma Police Department substation has a new name. It pays tribute to Reginald Gutierrez, an officer killed in the line of duty last year.
A street in front of a Tacoma Police Department substation has a new name. It pays tribute to Reginald Gutierrez, an officer killed in the line of duty last year.
Panera plans to hire 118 delivery drivers for Seattle-Tacoma
Panera Bread is breaking into the food delivery service industry and they are starting in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
Panera Bread is breaking into the food delivery service industry and they are starting in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
The nation's oldest registered nurse is still working at Tacoma General
The oldest working registered nurse in the U.S. lives right here in Washington state. Florence ‘SeeSee’ Rigney is 92 years old.
The oldest working registered nurse in the U.S. lives right here in Washington state. Florence ‘SeeSee’ Rigney is 92 years old.
Street in park to be named after slain Tacoma police officer
A street in a city park will soon be named in honor of slain Tacoma Police officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
A street in a city park will soon be named in honor of slain Tacoma Police officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Tacoma business to partner with homeless shelter to provide youth job training
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
Tacoma woman celebrates her 105th birthday
With balloon tablecloths and a large cake, a church in Tacoma celebrated the birthday of one of their dearest members. Florence Motley will turn 105 this week.
With balloon tablecloths and a large cake, a church in Tacoma celebrated the birthday of one of their dearest members. Florence Motley will turn 105 this week.
SWAT sniper who shot officer Reginald 'Jake' Gutierrez's killer acted lawfully, prosecutor finds
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
Man charged with decapitating 2 women, burning down Tacoma house to hide crime
Pierce County prosecutors said two women found dead in a fire last week were beaten and decapitated by 32-year-old Matthew Leupold amid a drug binge at a house in Tacoma’s Lincoln District.
Pierce County prosecutors said two women found dead in a fire last week were beaten and decapitated by 32-year-old Matthew Leupold amid a drug binge at a house in Tacoma’s Lincoln District.
'It's the best medicine!' Family hopes cards from strangers will help Tacoma man battling leukemia
Sometimes the best medicine is a kind word, especially when it feels like the cards are stacked against you.
Sometimes the best medicine is a kind word, especially when it feels like the cards are stacked against you.
Grinch steals Christmas decorations from Tacoma home
Surveillance video captured a person stealing Christmas decorations from the front yard of a home in Tacoma.
Surveillance video captured a person stealing Christmas decorations from the front yard of a home in Tacoma.
Jimmy John’s shops donate 100% profits to slain Tacoma officer’s family
Five Jimmy John’s sandwich shops across the Puget Sound donated 100 percent of their profits to the family of fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Five Jimmy John’s sandwich shops across the Puget Sound donated 100 percent of their profits to the family of fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Fiancee of Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty shares her pain
The fiancee of the Tacoma police officer killed in the line of duty was robbed of the chance to get married.
The fiancee of the Tacoma police officer killed in the line of duty was robbed of the chance to get married.
Teen heading to school hit by a suspected drunk driver in Tacoma
A 13-year-old girl walking to catch a bus to school was hit by a car in Tacoma Wednesday morning.
A 13-year-old girl walking to catch a bus to school was hit by a car in Tacoma Wednesday morning.
Tacoma General nurses say hospital is understaffed
Dozens of Tacoma nurses left the hospital Wednesday morning for the picket lines. They’re demanding extra staffing at Tacoma General Hospital.
Dozens of Tacoma nurses left the hospital Wednesday morning for the picket lines. They’re demanding extra staffing at Tacoma General Hospital.
Thousands show up to pay respects to fallen Tacoma officer
Outside the Tacoma Dome, bagpipers signaled the arrival of the hearse carrying fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Outside the Tacoma Dome, bagpipers signaled the arrival of the hearse carrying fallen officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez.
Q13's coverage of Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial
Q13 News will carry Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial service starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday both on air and streaming live on Q13Fox.com.
Q13 News will carry Officer Jake Gutierrez’s memorial service starting at 12:30 p.m. Friday both on air and streaming live on Q13Fox.com.
Route, times for slain Officer Jake Gutierrez procession and funeral on Friday
A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.
A procession will begin at 10:30 a.m. It will travel from Joint Base Lewis-McChord along South Tacoma Way to the Tacoma Dome.
Family of Tacoma police officer killed in line of duty releases statement
TACOMA -- The family of a a Tacoma police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call released a statement Monday afternoon.Officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez, 45, joined the department in 1999.
TACOMA -- The family of a a Tacoma police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call released a statement Monday afternoon.Officer Reginald "Jake" Gutierrez, 45, joined the department in 1999.