Recent count shows more than 2,100 people experiencing homelessness in Pierce County
For the 2023 Point-In-Time Count conducted in January, Pierce County saw an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
For the 2023 Point-In-Time Count conducted in January, Pierce County saw an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness.
Why tree coverage matters as temperatures rise in Puget Sound
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
Docs: Tacoma man had over 1,100 files of 'child abuse materials' on his phone
A Tacoma man has been arrested and charged with 10 counts relating to uploading and possessing child pornography.
A Tacoma man has been arrested and charged with 10 counts relating to uploading and possessing child pornography.
2 Big Foot Java locations in Pierce County hit in early-morning robbery
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating one attempted robbery and a successful robbery at two separate Big Foot Java locations.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating one attempted robbery and a successful robbery at two separate Big Foot Java locations.
Tacoma dad injured after gunmen shoot up family SUV in Lakewood
A young father of three from Tacoma is still recovering after being shot in the face Saturday after he and his fiancé' stopped by a friend's house to see her baby. The shooting happened in the 15100 block of Portland SW in the Lakewood area.
A young father of three from Tacoma is still recovering after being shot in the face Saturday after he and his fiancé' stopped by a friend's house to see her baby. The shooting happened in the 15100 block of Portland SW in the Lakewood area.
Pierce County man who had 100+ dogs seized sentenced to 10 months in jail
A Pierce County man who had more than 100 dogs seized from his property was sentenced to less than a year in jail.
A Pierce County man who had more than 100 dogs seized from his property was sentenced to less than a year in jail.
Is Tacoma's 'Safe Lot' working?
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
Is Tacoma's 'Safe Lot' working?
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, but people who live nearby are questioning whether this solution is enough.
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, but people who live nearby are questioning whether this solution is enough.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty to shooting charge
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge after prosecutors accused him of shooting at a man while attempting to retrieve a stolen cell phone.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge after prosecutors accused him of shooting at a man while attempting to retrieve a stolen cell phone.
U.S. Attorney: Drug trafficker tried to hire hitman to kill witness while awaiting sentencing
A Snohomish man sentenced for drug trafficking in 2020 pleaded guilty Tuesday to new charges, including trying to hire a hitman to kill one of the witnesses.
A Snohomish man sentenced for drug trafficking in 2020 pleaded guilty Tuesday to new charges, including trying to hire a hitman to kill one of the witnesses.
Fewer guns reported stolen, yet gun violence amongst teens increasing
Fewer guns are falling into the wrong hands, according to Tacoma Police.
Fewer guns are falling into the wrong hands, according to Tacoma Police.
Tacoma Police say 51 guns were stolen from cars so far this year
Police are reminding gun owners to not keep their guns in their car.
Police are reminding gun owners to not keep their guns in their car.
Pierce County highlighting cases of missing Indigenous people throughout May
During the month of May, the Pierce County government will be using its website and social media platforms to raise awareness about the current 20 missing Indigenous people from the county.
During the month of May, the Pierce County government will be using its website and social media platforms to raise awareness about the current 20 missing Indigenous people from the county.
Fire at Tacoma furniture store sent smoke billowing into sky
Smoke billowed into the air in Tacoma after a fire broke out at Buddy's Home Furnishings on Pacific Ave.
Smoke billowed into the air in Tacoma after a fire broke out at Buddy's Home Furnishings on Pacific Ave.
Fire at Tacoma furniture store sends smoke billowing into sky
Smoke is billowing into the air in Tacoma after fire broke out at Buddy's Home Furnishings on Pacific Ave.
Smoke is billowing into the air in Tacoma after fire broke out at Buddy's Home Furnishings on Pacific Ave.
Police investigating homicide after man found dead in Tacoma WinCo parking lot
Tacoma police are investigating after a man was found dead in a grocery store parking lot just before midnight on Monday.
Tacoma police are investigating after a man was found dead in a grocery store parking lot just before midnight on Monday.
Police investigating homicide after man found dead in Tacoma WinCo parking lot
Tacoma Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a grocery store parking lot just before midnight on Monday.
Tacoma Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a grocery store parking lot just before midnight on Monday.
Man shot, killed in Tacoma; 18-year-old woman charged with murder
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Tacoma on April 18.
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in Tacoma on April 18.
24-Hour Puyallup coffee stands targeted by attempted robbers
Puyallup Police are looking for a man and woman who may be responsible for a series of attempted robberies involving coffee stands, including two that happened overnight.
Puyallup Police are looking for a man and woman who may be responsible for a series of attempted robberies involving coffee stands, including two that happened overnight.
5 South Sound coffee stands robbed in a matter of hours, suspects at-large
Police are investigating after a handful of coffee shops in areas of Pierce and King counties were robbed in a matter of hours.
Police are investigating after a handful of coffee shops in areas of Pierce and King counties were robbed in a matter of hours.