Tacoma renters share hardships with city council as it considers new renter protection ordinance
The Tacoma City Council is considering making some big changes to the rental housing code.
The Tacoma City Council is considering making some big changes to the rental housing code.
Two teens accused in armed robbery spree arrested
The teens allegeldy hit five places in the span of four hours. Police are looking into whether they are involved in additional cases.
The teens allegeldy hit five places in the span of four hours. Police are looking into whether they are involved in additional cases.
City of Tacoma considers ordinances to protect renters
The ordinances would require landlords to compy with health and safety laws and givea four months notice for raising rent, among other things.
The ordinances would require landlords to compy with health and safety laws and givea four months notice for raising rent, among other things.
Pierce County expands access to online reporting system for fireworks complaints
Starting this year, lighting fireworks in Pierce County's unincorporated areas is restricted to July 4th only-- any other day in those areas is illegal.
Starting this year, lighting fireworks in Pierce County's unincorporated areas is restricted to July 4th only-- any other day in those areas is illegal.
Where to see the best Fourth of July fireworks in Seattle, Western Washington
Looking to see sparks in the sky for Independence Day? Here's a list of some the best places in Seattle and surrounding areas to watch the night sky light up.
Looking to see sparks in the sky for Independence Day? Here's a list of some the best places in Seattle and surrounding areas to watch the night sky light up.
Tacoma teen arrested for making threats to Seattle nightclub
A teen was arrested after making threats to a Pioneer Square nightclub last week.
A teen was arrested after making threats to a Pioneer Square nightclub last week.
WATCH: Police arrest wanted felon in Seattle's Central District, recover loaded gun
Police arrested a wanted felon in Seattle’s Central District Saturday evening, and recovered a loaded handgun hidden in the suspect’s jeans.
Police arrested a wanted felon in Seattle’s Central District Saturday evening, and recovered a loaded handgun hidden in the suspect’s jeans.
Possible rental housing code changes
On Tuesday, Tacoma City Councilmembers will discuss possible changes to give renters in the area more power.
On Tuesday, Tacoma City Councilmembers will discuss possible changes to give renters in the area more power.
Summer program for Tacoma teens created with hope of reducing violence
There’s a new way for teens to stay active in Tacoma. Through September 1, sixth to eleventh graders can utilize a new program called Summer Teen Late Nights, for a free meal and various activities at locations throughout the city.
There’s a new way for teens to stay active in Tacoma. Through September 1, sixth to eleventh graders can utilize a new program called Summer Teen Late Nights, for a free meal and various activities at locations throughout the city.
Possible rental housing code changes
Today Tacoma City Council members will discuss possible changes to give renters in the area more power.
Today Tacoma City Council members will discuss possible changes to give renters in the area more power.
Summer program for Tacoma teens created with hope of reducing violence
Tacoma schools, community centers and non-profits will be providing a safe space for teens to get free dinner and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.
Tacoma schools, community centers and non-profits will be providing a safe space for teens to get free dinner and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.
Judge rules woman with tuberculosis can leave jail
The woman was released from Pierce County Jail, with conditions
The woman was released from Pierce County Jail, with conditions
Sea-Tac Airport predicts June 23 will be the 'busiest day ever'
Airport officials say the reason for the crowds is summer travelling, particularly in a post-pandemic environment.
Airport officials say the reason for the crowds is summer travelling, particularly in a post-pandemic environment.
Tacoma Public Schools launching after-school program
Tacoma schools, community centers and non-profits will be providing a safe space for teens to get free dinner and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.
Tacoma schools, community centers and non-profits will be providing a safe space for teens to get free dinner and participate in open gym, art and music activities, and hang out with friends.
Pierce County fire marshals use Tacoma house fire to promote safety and education
FOX 13 News met exclusively with fire marshals in Pierce County to discuss safety measures after a woman’s home was damaged in a fire on June 5.
FOX 13 News met exclusively with fire marshals in Pierce County to discuss safety measures after a woman’s home was damaged in a fire on June 5.
Marshals advise practicing house fire escape plan
More than 2,600 people in the United States were killed in a house fire in a five-year period, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA said almost $7 billion in property damages were caused during that same period. Local firefighters are urging more people to create an escape plan to increase safety and help saves lives.
More than 2,600 people in the United States were killed in a house fire in a five-year period, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA said almost $7 billion in property damages were caused during that same period. Local firefighters are urging more people to create an escape plan to increase safety and help saves lives.
Juneteenth celebration in Tacoma promotes economic freedom in the community
Juneteenth is a unique holiday celebrating culture, struggle, and freedom long delayed but finally recognized. Hundreds gathered at Stewart Heights Park in Tacoma to commemorate the important day in American history.
Juneteenth is a unique holiday celebrating culture, struggle, and freedom long delayed but finally recognized. Hundreds gathered at Stewart Heights Park in Tacoma to commemorate the important day in American history.
Rise in teens committing serious crimes
Violent crimes have spiked over the last couple weeks and several involved teenagers. The most recent was a teenage boy shot near Foster High School on Sunday afternoon.
Violent crimes have spiked over the last couple weeks and several involved teenagers. The most recent was a teenage boy shot near Foster High School on Sunday afternoon.
Pit bull with missing tailbone, 3 abandoned cats in Pierce County
On June 15, several animals suffering from severe neglect and abuse were brought into the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County within a few hours of each other.
On June 15, several animals suffering from severe neglect and abuse were brought into the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County within a few hours of each other.
Armed home invasion turns into chase in stolen Fife Police car, ends with multiple cop cars destroyed
A home invasion suspect escaped from Fife Police, stole a patrol car, then smashed the stolen cop car into a Washington State Patrol (WSP) unit, investigators said.
A home invasion suspect escaped from Fife Police, stole a patrol car, then smashed the stolen cop car into a Washington State Patrol (WSP) unit, investigators said.