Trooper killed in crash on SR 509 in Tacoma, WA

A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed in a crash Friday night while assisting drivers involved in a separate crash on westbound SR 509 in Tacoma.

Tacoma family with medical needs pleads for power restoration
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A Tacoma family with critical medical needs struggled for hours without electricity Wednesday, with restoration efforts underway.

Tree falls onto Tacoma home
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While flooding continues to be top of mind for many Washingtonians, strong winds toppled trees overnight, taking out power lines and even the gas meter to a Tacoma home.

Strong winds knock down trees, cause widespread power outages in WA
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Strong winds in western Washington are toppling trees and triggering power outages, leaving hundreds of thousands of people in the dark.

Deadly house fire investigation in Tacoma, WA
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Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home.

Pet of the Week: Lion
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Lion, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

Tacoma house fire under arson investigation after crews rescue three residents
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Tacoma firefighters quickly put out a fire near North 29th and North Hudson streets Saturday, safely evacuating three people from the home. Investigators say evidence suggests the fire may have been intentionally set, though the cause remains under review.

Crews investigate deadly apartment fire in Tacoma, WA

Crews are investigating a deadly apartment fire that happened in Tacoma early Thursday morning.

Supporters celebrate after medically unfit ruling halts deportation of Tacoma detainee
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Greggy “Kuya G” Sorio was removed from a deportation flight at Sea-Tac Airport after airline staff deemed him medically unfit to travel, following months of community pressure over his deteriorating health.

Supporters protest planned deportation of ill Filipino detainee at Northwest ICE center
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Dozens gathered outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center to oppose the deportation of Greg “Kuya G” Osorio, a Filipino immigrant recovering from serious medical issues, including a toe amputation and ulcerative colitis.

14-year-old dies after Tacoma shooting; suspect turns himself in
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Tacoma police say a 14-year-old boy shot Friday afternoon on McKinley Avenue has died, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. An adult man who turned himself in has been booked into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Pet of the Week: Butch
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Butch, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

26 years later, family of abducted Tacoma toddler holds toy drive in her honor
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Teekah Lewis’ family returned to the former Tacoma bowling alley where the 2-year-old was abducted in 1998, hosting their first-ever toy drive in her honor.

14-year-old boy found shot in car in Tacoma
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Police said a 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in Tacoma on Friday afternoon.

Tacoma, WA city council to review voter-passed landlord fairness code

Ahead of a new mayor's term beginning in January, Tacoma's city councilmembers are eyeing changes to tenant and landlord rights in a possible vote next week.

Tacoma, WA to review voter-passed landlord fairness code
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In 2023, Tacoma voters passed a landlord fairness code protecting tenants from evictions and high rent hikes.

Pet of the Week: Chicago
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, 10-week old Chicago, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.