Tacoma firefighter/paramedic creates documentary highlighting need for mental health support

A firefighter/paramedic for the City of Tacoma has spent the last year working with his crew to create a documentary highlighting the need for mental health attention for all firefighters.

Tacoma firefighter/paramedic creates documentary highlighting the need for mental health support
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A firefighter/paramedic for the City of Tacoma has spent the last year working with his crew to create a documentary highlighting the need for mental health attention for all firefighters.

First Lady Jill Biden to visit Seattle, Tacoma later this week
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According to the White House, First Lady Jill Biden is expected to travel to the Evergreen State to speak at multiple events happening in Tacoma and Seattle later this week. From Friday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 8, the First Lady of the United States will be holding events in both California and Washington State. She will begin her tour in San Francisco, and will fly into the Pacific Northwest on Friday afternoon.

Four people charged for illegal street racing in Tacoma
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Four people suspected of organizing street racing in Tacoma have been charged a total of 26 counts of aiding and abetting reckless driving.

Tacoma Police investigate deadly shooting near Tideflats area

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in an industrial area of Tacoma early Saturday morning.

Suspect in custody after allegedly firing shots inside Tacoma bar

A suspect is in custody after a man allegedly fired shots inside a Tacoma bar which led to officers firing shots Wednesday night. 

Pierce County deputies looking for suspect wanted for child rape, molestation

Detectives with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department are looking for a suspect wanted for the sexual assault of three children in Midland. 

Body cam footage released shows deadly shooting involving police in Tacoma

The Pierce County Force Investigation Team has released body cam footage of a deadly shooting involving a man and three Tacoma police officers. 

2 former Tacoma men sentenced for killing housemate in 2018

A judge sentenced two Washington state men to more than two decades in prison Friday in the murder of a housemate in 2018.

More than $17M awarded to develop affordable housing across Pierce County

Despite inflation fears, Tacoma will need nearly 10,000 houses ‘For Sale’ to meet expected demand over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The department also predicts only 1,300 new homes will be built in that same period. 

Tacoma leaders postpone decision on homeless ban

The proposed ban, coming from councilmember John Hines, would prevent any encampments within a 10-block radius of temporary shelters in the city.

Troopers arrest driver who fled the scene of a deadly two-car crash in Tacoma

Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers located and arrested a driver who fled the scene of a deadly crash near the Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday.

Migrants flown, bused to Martha's Vineyard at risk of deportation if they don't check in with ICE in WA

FOX 13 News has learned some of those families are expected to check in with immigration offices in Western Washington by Monday, a trip of more than 3,000 miles, or risk deportation.

Tacoma police chief says education is key to ensure racial profiling doesn't happen

When it comes to improving safety in Tacoma, the city’s police chief knows there is a right way and a wrong way to go about police business. This is especially true when it comes to race and its relevance, or lack thereof, in crime fighting.