'My son is now a statistic'; Tacoma mother warns of fentanyl as fatal overdoses soar
Drug-related overdose deaths in Washington topped 2,000 in 2021, representing a 66% increase compared to 2019, according to the Department of Health.
Drug-related overdose deaths in Washington topped 2,000 in 2021, representing a 66% increase compared to 2019, according to the Department of Health.
Sisters of woman killed on Tacoma's Hosmer Street question if violence will ever end
25-year-old Astina Messieur was shot and killed on South Hosmer Street yesterday. Her family says she was a beloved sister and devoted mother of two young children, and more than just another life lost to violence on that street.
25-year-old Astina Messieur was shot and killed on South Hosmer Street yesterday. Her family says she was a beloved sister and devoted mother of two young children, and more than just another life lost to violence on that street.
Family of woman killed in Tacoma shooting is devastated
Investigators with Tacoma Police said they have received tips about a deadly shooting on S Hosmer Street from Tuesday morning. 25-year-old Astina Messieur was shot and killed in the parking lot of an area hotel.
Investigators with Tacoma Police said they have received tips about a deadly shooting on S Hosmer Street from Tuesday morning. 25-year-old Astina Messieur was shot and killed in the parking lot of an area hotel.
City leaders declare Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week in Tacoma
The Mayor and City Council declared Wednesday that this week is Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week in the City of Tacoma.
The Mayor and City Council declared Wednesday that this week is Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week in the City of Tacoma.
MAP: Data shows cluster of budget hotels have become hotspot for violence, crime in Tacoma
The cluster of budget hotels in South Tacoma near where a woman was gunned down early Tuesday morning has become an outsized crime magnet for the city, according to data reviewed by FOX 13 News.
The cluster of budget hotels in South Tacoma near where a woman was gunned down early Tuesday morning has become an outsized crime magnet for the city, according to data reviewed by FOX 13 News.
Snow falls in Tacoma as colder than normal temperatures stick around
Snow fell Tuesday afternoon in Tacoma as colder than normal temperatures stick around the Pacific Northwest.
Snow fell Tuesday afternoon in Tacoma as colder than normal temperatures stick around the Pacific Northwest.
Medical emergency may have led to deadly head-on crash in Tacoma, police say
Police are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning in Tacoma.
Police are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning in Tacoma.
Medical emergency may have led to deadly head-on crash in Tacoma, police say
Police are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning in Tacoma.
Police are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Tuesday morning in Tacoma.
Homicide investigation underway in South Tacoma
Tacoma police are investigating a homicide early Tuesday morning after a 25-year-old woman was shot and killed in South Tacoma.
Tacoma police are investigating a homicide early Tuesday morning after a 25-year-old woman was shot and killed in South Tacoma.
Police investigate deadly shooting in Tacoma's Fern Hill neighborhood
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tacoma's Fern Hill Neighborhood Friday night.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tacoma's Fern Hill Neighborhood Friday night.
Neighbors and businesses call for crackdown on crime in Tacoma
More than a dozen people and business owners in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood wrote to city leaders, expressing concerns with rising crime.
More than a dozen people and business owners in Tacoma's Hilltop neighborhood wrote to city leaders, expressing concerns with rising crime.
Neighbors and businesses call for crackdown on crime in Tacoma
More than a dozen people and businesses, located in the Hilltop neighborhood, drafted a letter and sent it to city leaders regarding concerns with crime.
More than a dozen people and businesses, located in the Hilltop neighborhood, drafted a letter and sent it to city leaders regarding concerns with crime.
Tacoma residents, business owners call for crackdown on crime
It's become an all too common sight in Tacoma?police lights and crime tape. Neighbors, city leaders and business owners say something's got to give.
It's become an all too common sight in Tacoma?police lights and crime tape. Neighbors, city leaders and business owners say something's got to give.
89th Annual Daffodil Festival returns Saturday
The 89th Annual Daffodil Festival and Parade is set to travel through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting this Saturday.
The 89th Annual Daffodil Festival and Parade is set to travel through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting this Saturday.
Tacoma police arrest man for daytime burglaries and assaults
Friday Tacoma Police say they arrested a man who was trying to break into homes in the middle of the day, and attacking people in the area.
Friday Tacoma Police say they arrested a man who was trying to break into homes in the middle of the day, and attacking people in the area.
Tacoma police arrest man for daytime burglaries and assaults
Tacoma Police say a 30-year-old man tried to break into several homes, and attacked people around the area of the 3400 block of McKinley Avenue Friday around 11 in the morning.
Tacoma Police say a 30-year-old man tried to break into several homes, and attacked people around the area of the 3400 block of McKinley Avenue Friday around 11 in the morning.
Man injured in Tacoma shooting
Tacoma police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Tuesday night.
Tacoma police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Tuesday night.
Tacoma considers arresting street racing spectators to crack down on the issue
Street racing and illegal car meet ups are taking over Tacoma streets, and city leaders are considering going after spectators in an effort to crack down on the rising crime numbers.
Street racing and illegal car meet ups are taking over Tacoma streets, and city leaders are considering going after spectators in an effort to crack down on the rising crime numbers.
Pot store owners, regulators consider solutions to rising violent crime
The recent spike in deadly violence in our states' retail marijuana stores is pushing regulators to reevaluate security protocols, and spurring elected leaders to propose new laws aimed to protect industry employees and the public at large.
The recent spike in deadly violence in our states' retail marijuana stores is pushing regulators to reevaluate security protocols, and spurring elected leaders to propose new laws aimed to protect industry employees and the public at large.
Felony warrants issued for 2 teens suspected of killing Tacoma pot shop employee
Authorities have identified two teenagers as murder suspects after an employee at a cannabis store was killed during an armed robbery earlier this month.
Authorities have identified two teenagers as murder suspects after an employee at a cannabis store was killed during an armed robbery earlier this month.