WA troopers arrest teens for climbing Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Two teenagers were arrested over the weekend for climbing the cables of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, causing traffic diversions for drivers heading to and from Tacoma.

Armed man arrested after hours-long standoff at Tacoma, WA mosque

A man was arrested after an hours-long standoff after he allegedly pointed a handgun at a worker inside the Islamic Center of Tacoma.

Tacoma, WA cleans up thousands of pounds of trash ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tacoma city leaders announced a major summer clean-up initiative to crack down on litter throughout the city ahead of a busy summer including 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tacoma launches massive summer trash cleanup
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Tacoma leaders have announced summer cleanup efforts to ensure trash isn't piling up as the city prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Pregnant 'wheelman' charged with murder in WA teen necklace robbery

Deputies have arrested two people in connection with the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old boy over Memorial Day weekend in Parkland.

Street Soccer USA unveils new Tacoma youth program
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Street Soccer USA has partnered with Visa and Bank of America to launch a new initiative in Tacoma aimed at bringing youth soccer to underserved communities by breaking down the financial barriers of "pay-to-play" sports.

Memorial walk honors Tacoma hit-and-run victim
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The family of a father of four killed in a hit-and-run two years ago held a memorial walk along Pacific Avenue in Tacoma to urge drivers to slow down and pressure the city for safety improvements.  

Troopers search for suspects after Tacoma crash
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Troopers have set up a perimeter near the Port of Tacoma to search for suspects who ran from the scene after their stolen SUV rear-ended another car on southbound I-5.  

Tacoma, WA Point Defiance Park attacker sentenced to 22 years

Nicholas Matthew was sentenced to 22 years in prison for brutally attacking a woman on a Point Defiance Park trail in 2024.

Man sentenced to 22 years in Point Defiance Park stabbing
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The man found guilty of stabbing a woman multiple times in the face and neck along a popular walking trail in Tacoma will spend the next two decades behind bars.

Sound Transit Board votes to expand light rail to West Seattle, Tacoma, not Ballard

The Sound Transit Board has passed a motion for the future ST3 light rail expansion plan to add lines in West Seattle, Everett and Tacoma, but not Ballard.

Tacoma, WA college student detained after mass shooting threats, shotgun seized

A college student from Tacoma is in the hospital and was served with an extreme risk protection order after authorities say he threatened a mass shooting.

Puyallup Tribe carves gifts for visiting FIFA World Cup countries

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over two weeks away, the Puyallup Tribe is preparing to welcome international visitors to the region with handmade, traditional gifts.

Police search for suspect in deadly Tacoma stabbing
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Tacoma Police launched a homicide investigation after a man was stabbed and later died in the hospital Sunday night.

Suspect wanted in deadly Tacoma stabbing
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Tacoma police are searching for a suspect after a man who was stabbed near Ernest S. Brazil Street and South M Street died at a local hospital.  

Man dies after stabbing in Tacoma, WA; woman arrested

A woman has been arrested after a man was stabbed in Tacoma and later died at the hospital Sunday night. 

Online search history helps lead to murder arrest in ‘no-body’ Tacoma case

A 30-year-old Tacoma man has been charged with murder after investigators uncovered evidence linking him to the disappearance of his girlfriend, despite her body not yet being found.

Tacoma hosts 26th annual dragon boat races
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Despite a rainy morning, 62 teams from British Columbia to Oregon gathered in Tacoma to celebrate Chinese traditions at the 26th annual Rainier Dragon Boat Festival.