University Place SD to pay $4.2M to student victims after hiring coach convicted for sexual abuse
University Place School District has agreed to pay more than $4.2 million to former student-athletes who were allegedly sexually abused by a wrestling coach who had previously been convicted of sexual crimes relating to minors.
Deputies: Woman killed in crash by suspected DUI driver in University Place
Pierce County deputies arrested a man suspected of a DUI crash that killed a 65-year-old woman in University Place.
Suspect arrested after shooting a victim through a door in University Place
A suspect who shot another man through his apartment door Wednesday night has been arrested, authorities say.
Attempted burglary suspect dies in horse trailer fire in University Place
Detectives are investigating after an attempted burglary suspect died in a trailer fire in University Place on Sunday night.
Suspect arrested in Islamic Center of Tacoma arson
Pierce County detectives arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with an arson at the Islamic Center of Tacoma in University Place earlier this month.
Different faiths come together to help Islamic Center of Tacoma members recover from arson
Detectives with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department are investigating an arson at the Islamic Center of Tacoma, the only mosque in the county.
Arson investigation underway after fire at Islamic Center of Tacoma
An arson investigation is underway after a fire Monday night at the Islamic Center of Tacoma in University Place.
University Place Rite Aid targeted in back-to-back armed robberies
A University Place pharmacy is the target of back-to-back violent crimes this week and law enforcement are still looking for a suspect in one of the incidents.
Deputies investigating fatal hit-and-run in University Place involving teenagers
A 19-year-old woman is dead after a fatal hit-and-run crash in University Place early Sunday morning.
Woman jumps out of burning University Place apartment; fire investigated as arson
Detectives are investigating an early morning fire as a possible arson after a witness reported seeing someone throw a Molotov cocktail at a home in University Place.
Church in University Place asks if people are 'practicing safe six' during COVID-19 pandemic
A church just outside of Tacoma wants to know if people are, “practicing safe six.” Six feet of social distancing that is.