Defense requests dismissal of Ellis case after controversy in final stage of trial
Controversy filled the courtroom during the final stage of the Manny Ellis death trial, as the defense requested dismissal of the case due to the prosecution’s cross-examination.
Controversy filled the courtroom during the final stage of the Manny Ellis death trial, as the defense requested dismissal of the case due to the prosecution’s cross-examination.
Tacoma will be first city in Washington to ban cat declawing
Tacoma is the first city in Washington to ban declawing cats unless medically necessary. The ordinance goes into effect March 31, 2024.
Tacoma is the first city in Washington to ban declawing cats unless medically necessary. The ordinance goes into effect March 31, 2024.
Tacoma Police investigate overnight homicide
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Tacoma on Tuesday.
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Tacoma on Tuesday.
Second officer charged in Manny Ellis death testifies in trial
On Tuesday, Tacoma Police Officer Timothy Rankine testified about what happened the night Manny Ellis died.
On Tuesday, Tacoma Police Officer Timothy Rankine testified about what happened the night Manny Ellis died.
I-5 in South Sound beset with flooding, poor visibility amid heavy rainfall
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
Tacoma officer charged with killing Manny Ellis testifies in court
For the first time since the death of Manny Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody in 2020, one of the officers charged is publicly sharing their side of the story.
For the first time since the death of Manny Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody in 2020, one of the officers charged is publicly sharing their side of the story.
Wendi Traynor's family fighting to keep her killer behind bars following appeal, plea deal in Pierce Co.
The family of a woman killed by her ex-boyfriend is fighting to keep him behind bars. They will be voicing their concerns before a Pierce County judge on Friday.
The family of a woman killed by her ex-boyfriend is fighting to keep him behind bars. They will be voicing their concerns before a Pierce County judge on Friday.
Racial slurs in Tacoma, anti-Semitic outbursts in Lynnwood: Can city council members cut off offensive speech?
A rash of racist rants during public comment at local city council meetings has some Western Washington elected officials looking for solutions.
A rash of racist rants during public comment at local city council meetings has some Western Washington elected officials looking for solutions.
Use-of-force testimony in Manny Ellis death trial
A contentious day in court during the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with the death of Manny Ellis.
A contentious day in court during the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with the death of Manny Ellis.
Mother of suspect shot and killed by deputies in Puyallup urged son to turn himself in
Faafili Latu said it was her son, 22-year-old James Salanoa, who was shot and killed by Pierce County deputies Tuesday night.
Faafili Latu said it was her son, 22-year-old James Salanoa, who was shot and killed by Pierce County deputies Tuesday night.
Kia owner fed up with multiple thefts dumps his car back at dealership
Car thefts continues to plague Western Washington with Kia and Hyundai owners being targeted.
Car thefts continues to plague Western Washington with Kia and Hyundai owners being targeted.
WSP seeks witnesses of Tacoma drive-by shooting, suspects wore ski masks
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a drive-by shooting that happened in the Tacoma area last Tuesday.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a drive-by shooting that happened in the Tacoma area last Tuesday.
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ may help more residents over next 2 years
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ could be on track to help another round of participants over the next two years.
Tacoma's guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ could be on track to help another round of participants over the next two years.
Use-of-force expert in Manny Ellis death trial says officers were not wrong
After more than a week-long delay due to COVID concerns and Thanksgiving, the trial of three Tacoma Police officers accused of killing Manny Ellis is back in session.
After more than a week-long delay due to COVID concerns and Thanksgiving, the trial of three Tacoma Police officers accused of killing Manny Ellis is back in session.
‘People threaten my spouse and my family’; Responding officer takes stand in Ellis trial
Tacoma Police Officer Masyih Ford talked about trying to subdue Manny Ellis during the deadly March 2020 incident.
Tacoma Police Officer Masyih Ford talked about trying to subdue Manny Ellis during the deadly March 2020 incident.
Echo Glen escapees now in custody
Two inmates are in custody after they escaped Echo Glen Children's Center overnight.
Two inmates are in custody after they escaped Echo Glen Children's Center overnight.
Tacoma PD seeks man accused of kidnapping, raping woman at gunpoint
Tacoma Police need help locating a man suspected of kidnapping and raping a woman at gunpoint.
Tacoma Police need help locating a man suspected of kidnapping and raping a woman at gunpoint.
‘Kia Boyz’ social media trend prompts armed carjacking in Tacoma, threats to school
The ‘Kia Boyz’ are known for stealing cars to commit crimes. Tacoma is experiencing issues with the group, most recent of which targeted a middle school.
The ‘Kia Boyz’ are known for stealing cars to commit crimes. Tacoma is experiencing issues with the group, most recent of which targeted a middle school.
Bail set at $450,000 for convicted felon who disabled electronic home monitor
A convicted felon who disabled his electronic home monitor after he bailed out of jail last August is back in custody.
A convicted felon who disabled his electronic home monitor after he bailed out of jail last August is back in custody.
Family members say the man killed in a Kitsap County standoff was wanted for shooting, killing Tacoma dad
An hours-long standoff in Bremerton ended with law enforcement shooting and killing a man suspected of murder. Officials say he barricaded himself inside a home with guns and was shooting several rounds at officers all morning. They said they had been partnering with the FBI to find him and the agencies tracked him down in Kitsap County.
An hours-long standoff in Bremerton ended with law enforcement shooting and killing a man suspected of murder. Officials say he barricaded himself inside a home with guns and was shooting several rounds at officers all morning. They said they had been partnering with the FBI to find him and the agencies tracked him down in Kitsap County.