Tacoma police are using a translator app to help during emergency calls
Tacoma police officers are using a tool, which will give them access to translators for hundreds of languages, to assist during emergency responses.
Tacoma police officers are using a tool, which will give them access to translators for hundreds of languages, to assist during emergency responses.
'People are running on fumes:' Washington faces nursing shortage among record-high COVID hospitalizations
Intensive Care Units around Washington state are fuller with COVID-19 patients than ever before.
Intensive Care Units around Washington state are fuller with COVID-19 patients than ever before.
Washington faces nursing shortage among record-high COVID hospitalizations
"Not only do we have roughly 50% more cases than we had during the December surge, but we're caring for all of those patients with fewer staff, because it's been so challenging for particularly our nurses, that people are choosing to leave healthcare because of how stressful it?s been," says Dr. Steven Mitchell, the medical director of Harborview Medical Center's Emergency Room.
"Not only do we have roughly 50% more cases than we had during the December surge, but we're caring for all of those patients with fewer staff, because it's been so challenging for particularly our nurses, that people are choosing to leave healthcare because of how stressful it?s been," says Dr. Steven Mitchell, the medical director of Harborview Medical Center's Emergency Room.
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Man found fatally shot in Tacoma parking lot
A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Tacoma, investigators said.
A man was fatally shot Thursday morning in Tacoma, investigators said.
Woman found shot to death in her car in Tacoma
Tacoma Police say it's the 21st homicide in the city this year. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots early Wednesday morning, and now they are trying to piece together what happened.
Tacoma Police say it's the 21st homicide in the city this year. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots early Wednesday morning, and now they are trying to piece together what happened.
Reward up to $1,000 offered for help identifying Tacoma carjacking suspects
Tacoma Police are offering up to $1,000 for information on suspects of an armed robbery from early September.
Tacoma Police are offering up to $1,000 for information on suspects of an armed robbery from early September.
Woman found shot to death in her car in Tacoma
Tacoma Police say it's the first homicide in the city this year. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots early Wednesday morning, and now they are trying to piece together what happened.
Tacoma Police say it's the first homicide in the city this year. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots early Wednesday morning, and now they are trying to piece together what happened.
Woman found dead in car in Tacoma
Tacoma police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a car Wednesday morning.
Tacoma police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a car Wednesday morning.
Job fair connects homeless with employers
Today's rain couldn't keep away dozens of local companies in the Hire 253 Job Fair which could help many people on the streets. Q13 FOX's Steve Kiggins spent the day there and brings us all the details.
Today's rain couldn't keep away dozens of local companies in the Hire 253 Job Fair which could help many people on the streets. Q13 FOX's Steve Kiggins spent the day there and brings us all the details.
Monster Jam returns to Tacoma
Monster Jam is coming back to the Tacoma Dome this weekend. Q13 FOX's John Hopperstad is at the venue with everything you need to know!
Monster Jam is coming back to the Tacoma Dome this weekend. Q13 FOX's John Hopperstad is at the venue with everything you need to know!
Infant left inside hot vehicle for multiple hours in Tacoma, police say
An infant is recovering in the hospital after being left in a vehicle for multiple hours, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
An infant is recovering in the hospital after being left in a vehicle for multiple hours, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
Most fans at Tacoma Rainiers game comply on first day of state's outdoor mask mandate
The Tacoma Rainiers’ double-header baseball game on Monday provided a closer look at compliance with Washington’s outdoor mask mandate at large gatherings. The new rule started on September 13, requiring crowds of 500 people or more to mask up regardless of vaccination status.
The Tacoma Rainiers’ double-header baseball game on Monday provided a closer look at compliance with Washington’s outdoor mask mandate at large gatherings. The new rule started on September 13, requiring crowds of 500 people or more to mask up regardless of vaccination status.
Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
Vigil held for woman found killed in Tacoma
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
On Tuesday, a group of people held a vigil to honor the life of a woman found dead this week in Tacoma.
Tacoma Police investigating homicide after woman's body found
Tacoma Police said they found a woman's body on the ground Monday afternoon near Pacific Ave. S. and 96th St.
Tacoma Police said they found a woman's body on the ground Monday afternoon near Pacific Ave. S. and 96th St.
Tacoma Police investigating homicide after woman's body found
Officers said they found a woman's body on the ground Monday afternoon near Pacific Ave. S. and 96th St.
Officers said they found a woman's body on the ground Monday afternoon near Pacific Ave. S. and 96th St.
Parents starting COVID-19 school safety petition in Tacoma
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.
Parents in Tacoma are organizing a petition to raise concerns about COVID safety at school.
Pierce County murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotype
A man accused of fatally shooting an ex-girlfriend in 2017 at her Milton apartment has won his appeal after he successfully argued that prosecutorial misconduct deprived him of a fair trial.
A man accused of fatally shooting an ex-girlfriend in 2017 at her Milton apartment has won his appeal after he successfully argued that prosecutorial misconduct deprived him of a fair trial.