Police arrest Tacoma man accused of filming, distributing child porn

Police arrested a 40-year-old man in Tacoma on Friday for allegedly filming himself raping children and distributing the videos and images online.

Thanksgiving Day double homicide still unsolved after nearly 20 years

It's been nearly 20 years since a teen and a 5-year-old boy were gunned down at a Thanksgiving gathering at a Tacoma home, and their murders have not been solved.

Tacoma crews prepared all year for severe weather storms

The silver lining to the severe weather storm heading our way is that emergency officials saw it coming. This foresight gave them time to prepare for the worst.

Judge: Prison time reduced for former Army Ranger behind 2006 Tacoma bank robbery

A former Army Ranger who led the “military-style robbery” of a Tacoma bank in 2006 had his prison sentence reduced Wednesday, dropped from 43 years to 31.

Patient at Western State Hospital arrested in roommate’s death

A long-term patient at Western Washington state’s psychiatric hospital has been arrested on suspicion of killing his 69-year-old roommate, police said.

Tacoma Police say 'hotspot' patrols reduced violent crime by 30% in targeted areas

Reports show Tacoma has seen a 50% increase in homicides and 90% increase in property theft over the last year. But new data from Tacoma Police shows their 'hotspot' patrols have led to a marked drop in violent crime.

Community forum to discuss public safety concerns in Pierce County

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore on Tuesday will give an update on his crime reduction plan during a Tacoma City Council study session.

VIDEO: Smash-and-grab robbery at Tacoma pot shop, armed suspects at-large

Police are searching for several suspects who drove a car through a pot shop, stormed inside and filled their bags with merchandise early Friday morning. Authorities say the suspects were armed and exchanged gunfire with a security guard during the robbery. 

Army Ranger Veteran remembers defending his home against alleged gang attack in Tacoma shootout

In 1989, a group of Army Rangers, along with their neighbors, bunkered down in a home on South Ash Street in Tacoma and defended themselves from an onslaught of gunfire from alleged gang members.

Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality

As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.  

Fourth reported person shot in Tacoma within a week

A 29-year-old woman was shot while inside her Tacoma home during a drive-by shooting, making her the fourth person

Tacoma drive-by shooting leaves woman injured

Tacoma police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left a woman hospitalized over the weekend. 

Pre-trial hearing for Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer begins

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer will attend a virtual pre-trial hearing Friday afternoon, ahead of his trial on charges of false reporting. The trials stem from his controversial confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier in January 2021. 

Seattle, Tacoma rank among least safe U.S. cities, study finds

While Seattle earns high marks for financial safety, it and Tacoma rank among the least-safe cities in the U.S., according to WalletHub—but the reasons aren't strictly crime.

Tacoma City Council passes ban on homeless encampments

The new ban will prevent any encampments from being set up within a 10-block radius of temporary or permanent shelters in the city.