Preventing fires from illegal fireworks use in WA
Fireworks, even sparklers, are illegal in Tacoma. Yet, the fire department spent plenty of resources last Fourth of July dedicated to fireworks.
Fireworks, even sparklers, are illegal in Tacoma. Yet, the fire department spent plenty of resources last Fourth of July dedicated to fireworks.
Firework freedom in WA, where you can legally blast pyrotechnics
Tacoma Fire responded to 18 firework-related calls on the 4th of July last year.
Tacoma Fire responded to 18 firework-related calls on the 4th of July last year.
Car hits pedestrian, power pole in Tacoma; suspected DUI driver arrested
Hundreds of Tacoma residents were without power Wednesday morning after a car crash knocked down power lines.
Hundreds of Tacoma residents were without power Wednesday morning after a car crash knocked down power lines.
Tacoma car crash leaves residents without power
Hundreds of Tacoma residents lost power Wednesday morning after a car crash knocked down power lines near South 76th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Hundreds of Tacoma residents lost power Wednesday morning after a car crash knocked down power lines near South 76th Street and Pacific Avenue.
City of Tacoma to pay $6 million to family of Manny Ellis
Tacoma will pay $6 million to Manuel Ellis's family, adding to a previous $4 million settlement from Pierce County.
Tacoma will pay $6 million to Manuel Ellis's family, adding to a previous $4 million settlement from Pierce County.
City of Tacoma to pay $6 million to family of Manuel Ellis
The family hopes Ellis' name and experience will be honored by the city and county.
The family hopes Ellis' name and experience will be honored by the city and county.
Pets of the Week: Stan and Dan
Meet our adoptable pets of the week from Humane society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
Meet our adoptable pets of the week from Humane society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
Tacoma police investigate deadly shooting
Tacoma police are investigating a deadly shooting on Friday night.
Tacoma police are investigating a deadly shooting on Friday night.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Tacoma
Tacoma police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and killed on Pacific Avenue late Friday. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene; no suspects are in custody.
Tacoma police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot and killed on Pacific Avenue late Friday. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene; no suspects are in custody.
Deportation threat: community rallies for Tacoma man's pardon
Family and advocates are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to pardon Tuan Phan, a Tacoma man facing deportation to South Sudan after serving over two decades for murder and assault.
Family and advocates are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to pardon Tuan Phan, a Tacoma man facing deportation to South Sudan after serving over two decades for murder and assault.
Foster homes needed after 32 dogs rescued from 'overwhelmed' WA home
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County says the intake will stretch their resources, especially ahead of the 4th of July.
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County says the intake will stretch their resources, especially ahead of the 4th of July.
Saying goodbye to beloved Tacoma crossing guard, Miss Peggy
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
True Northwest photojournalist Michael Driver was there on Miss Peggy's last day. The beloved Tacoma, WA, elementary school crossing guard brightened the crosswalks for nearly 25 years, until budget cuts would cause her to hang up her stop sign.
Eastside light rail 2 line suspended due to copper wire theft
Light rail service on the 2-Line was temporarily suspended earlier today after thieves stole copper wire from a train near the Wilburton Station.
Light rail service on the 2-Line was temporarily suspended earlier today after thieves stole copper wire from a train near the Wilburton Station.
Community rallies around man burned in Tacoma, WA fire
Wayne Wilson has third-degree burns on over 30% of his body after Tacoma police say an exploding lighter caused an apartment fire early Monday morning.
Wayne Wilson has third-degree burns on over 30% of his body after Tacoma police say an exploding lighter caused an apartment fire early Monday morning.
Community rallies around man burned in Tacoma apartment fire
A Tacoma dad is still recovering at Harborview after he was burned in an apartment fire early Monday morning. Tacoma fire says it likely started from an exploding lighter.
A Tacoma dad is still recovering at Harborview after he was burned in an apartment fire early Monday morning. Tacoma fire says it likely started from an exploding lighter.
16-year-old arrested in shooting outside Tacoma's Lincoln High School
Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in a shooting that injured a boy outside Tacoma's Lincoln High School on Tuesday.
Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in a shooting that injured a boy outside Tacoma's Lincoln High School on Tuesday.
WA's largest Juneteenth event in Tacoma highlights importance of economic freedom
In Tacoma, an estimated 20,000 people filled Stewart Heights Park for an annual event, the largest Juneteenth celebration in the state.
In Tacoma, an estimated 20,000 people filled Stewart Heights Park for an annual event, the largest Juneteenth celebration in the state.
US Marshals seek public's help in WA 2020 Emerald Queen Casino murder case
The U.S. Marshals service is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection with a 2020 homicide at the Emerald Queen Casino.
The U.S. Marshals service is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection with a 2020 homicide at the Emerald Queen Casino.
Search continues for shooting suspect in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma police are investigating a shooting that happened right outside Lincoln High School in Tacoma while school was still in session Tuesday afternoon.
Tacoma police are investigating a shooting that happened right outside Lincoln High School in Tacoma while school was still in session Tuesday afternoon.
Teen shot outside Tacoma's Lincoln High School on 'last day of school'
Tacoma police says one teen was injured, and the shooting sent some students outside the school running for cover.
Tacoma police says one teen was injured, and the shooting sent some students outside the school running for cover.