Scientists: Bark disease found on maple trees in Tacoma can also harm people
Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.
Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.
Prosecutor: Tacoma officer who drove through crowd justified in use of force
In a letter to Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore, the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney found that an officer who hit a person gathered at an illegal street racing event was justified in his use of force.
In a letter to Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore, the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney found that an officer who hit a person gathered at an illegal street racing event was justified in his use of force.
Second 'probable' case of monkeypox detected in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating a second probable case of monkeypox.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating a second probable case of monkeypox.
Tacoma police arrest man accused of distributing, possessing child pornography
On Tuesday, Tacoma police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, as well as conducting acts of voyeurism.
On Tuesday, Tacoma police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, as well as conducting acts of voyeurism.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting woman at Olympic National Park while high on meth
A man accused of assaulting a woman at Olympic National Park and ranting about an impending revolution pleaded guilty Wednesday to interfering with a government communication system.
A man accused of assaulting a woman at Olympic National Park and ranting about an impending revolution pleaded guilty Wednesday to interfering with a government communication system.
Sisters of murdered woman hope Tacoma's new crime reduction plan leads to arrest of shooter
Tacoma Police's Crime Reduction Plan is targeting crime-prone "hotspots" to make the city safer. The sisters of 25-year-old Astina Messieur said they hope the plan will help lead to an arrest in her murder.
Tacoma Police's Crime Reduction Plan is targeting crime-prone "hotspots" to make the city safer. The sisters of 25-year-old Astina Messieur said they hope the plan will help lead to an arrest in her murder.
Military family’s stolen vehicles recovered but property is still missing
A military family who just moved here from Michigan had everything stolen from them on Saturday. They tell FOX 13 that no one warned them of the crime in the Hosmer Street area of Tacoma.
A military family who just moved here from Michigan had everything stolen from them on Saturday. They tell FOX 13 that no one warned them of the crime in the Hosmer Street area of Tacoma.
Solution to Tacoma crime: 'Hotspot' patrols and jailing repeat offenders, says police chief
A relentless, evidence-based plan is what the Tacoma Police Chief believes will reduce crime in the city.
A relentless, evidence-based plan is what the Tacoma Police Chief believes will reduce crime in the city.
Tacoma police chief to present new details on strategic plan to fight crime surge
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will present a three-phase strategy that he believes could be a turning point in the city’s surging crime problem and help make neighborhoods safer.
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will present a three-phase strategy that he believes could be a turning point in the city’s surging crime problem and help make neighborhoods safer.
Former gang members address current violence in Tacoma
FOX 13 News spoke to two former gang members about what they think needs to happen to stop the violence in Tacoma. They say the kids who get wrapped up in violence need outlets, resources, and role models.
FOX 13 News spoke to two former gang members about what they think needs to happen to stop the violence in Tacoma. They say the kids who get wrapped up in violence need outlets, resources, and role models.
Docs: Gang-related shooting claims the life of 14-year-old, who had no affiliation
Two 17-year-old boys were charged on Friday for allegedly killing a 14-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting in Tacoma.
Two 17-year-old boys were charged on Friday for allegedly killing a 14-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting in Tacoma.
Hundreds march through Tacoma following the murder of a 14-year-old girl
Hundreds of people marched through the area where a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma on Thursday, in an effort to stop the violence in the city.
Hundreds of people marched through the area where a 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tacoma on Thursday, in an effort to stop the violence in the city.
Two 17-year-olds arrested for deadly shooting of 14-year-old Tacoma girl
Two 17-year-old boys have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old girl in Tacoma.
Two 17-year-old boys have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old girl in Tacoma.
Neighbors fed up with violence after 14-year-old girl killed in Tacoma shooting
Police said young people were in a car near 19th and MLK Jr. Way when someone shot at them. A 14-year-old girl was struck and died at the scene
Police said young people were in a car near 19th and MLK Jr. Way when someone shot at them. A 14-year-old girl was struck and died at the scene
Semi-truck rollover crash blocks Tacoma street for hours
A semi-truck rollover crash blocked Bay Street in Tacoma for three hours before crews could set it upright.
A semi-truck rollover crash blocked Bay Street in Tacoma for three hours before crews could set it upright.
Court docs: School photographer from Federal Way arrested for possessing child porn
According to the Tacoma Police Department (TPD), detectives served a warrant in Federal Way and arrested the man on four counts of first-degree possessing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Court documents say the files involved children under the age of 12.
According to the Tacoma Police Department (TPD), detectives served a warrant in Federal Way and arrested the man on four counts of first-degree possessing depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Court documents say the files involved children under the age of 12.
Feds: Tacoma woman lied about having MS to defraud friends of more than $600K
Federal prosecutors say they will recommend no more than 27 months in prison for a Washington state woman who defrauded friends and acquaintances of more than $600,000 by falsely telling them she needed money for tuition, multiple sclerosis treatment and other causes.
Federal prosecutors say they will recommend no more than 27 months in prison for a Washington state woman who defrauded friends and acquaintances of more than $600,000 by falsely telling them she needed money for tuition, multiple sclerosis treatment and other causes.
Judge orders Pierce Co. Sheriff Ed Troyer to pay $100K bail for violating conditions of release
A Kitsap County judge has ordered Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to post $100,000 bail after finding he violated conditions of his continued release pending his criminal trial.
A Kitsap County judge has ordered Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to post $100,000 bail after finding he violated conditions of his continued release pending his criminal trial.
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested after crashing into Tacoma police car
Police arrested a man overnight after they say he crashed into a Tacoma police patrol car and ran away from the scene.
Police arrested a man overnight after they say he crashed into a Tacoma police patrol car and ran away from the scene.
2 men arrested after allegedly shooting someone for driving too slow in Tacoma
Two men have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that left a man injured near the Northshore Village shopping mall last week.
Two men have been arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting that left a man injured near the Northshore Village shopping mall last week.