Orting School District warning parents of suspicious-looking man who asked a student to go home with him

The Orting School District issued a warning to parents regarding an incident involving a man dressed in all black and wearing sunglasses who asked a student if they wanted to get into his car and come back home with him. 

Puyallup schools seek ‘critical’ infrastructure upgrades with capital levy

The sixth-largest school district in Washington hopes voters will finally approve its proposal to restore, improve and replace its failing systems and infrastructure.

Sisters of woman killed in Lakewood speak out
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The sisters of a woman who was killed in Lakewood last month are pleading for answers.

'I have no faith in them:' Murdered cabbies' girlfriend furious with details of case

The partner of a taxi driver murdered in Tukwila is beyond angry, saying that she cannot comprehend why a person connected to her boyfriend's murder was not in custody. The person of interest, Jonathan Lee, is a convicted child rapist who fled JBLM before his court-martial hearing.

Reward offered for information on murder of 24-year-old in Tacoma

Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or people responsible for the death of 24-year-old Christian Cherry last December. 

WSP searching for State Route 18 shooting suspects

Washington State Patrol and Fife Police are searching for multiple suspects connected to a shooting on State Route 18.

Pierce County sex offender committed to McNeil Island prior to release

A 36-year-old Pierce County sex offender was officially committed to McNeil Island as a sexually violent predator, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Wednesday.

Man sentenced for stealing multiple cars in Puyallup

A group of neighbors in Pierce County who helped law enforcement stop a prolific car thief are sharing their relief after a judge altered a plea deal and gave him a longer sentence. Frank Kern aka 'Honda John' was sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges including auto theft and assault.

Neighbors cheer after car thief is sentenced
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A Puyallup man was sentenced for multiple car thefts, giving his neighbors a sigh of relief. Neighbors told FOX 13 in 2021 that "it's been a rough decade living next to that."

Washington state man charged in more than 20 swatting calls in US, Canada pleads guilty

A Washington state man accused of making more than 20 swatting calls across the U.S. and in Canada, leading to law enforcement responses to his false reports of bombings, shootings and other crimes, pleaded guilty.

Theft suspect arrested in South Hill after chase with deputies

A man accused of stealing a woman's purse out of her car in South Hill and using her cards to purchase items at a Walmart was arrested after a brief chase with Pierce County deputies.

Tacoma Police thank good Samaritan who rescued boater

The Tacoma Police Department thanked a good Samaritan who rescued a boater that fell into the waters of the Puget Sound last year.

Armed DUI driver crashes stolen vehicle, arrested in South Hill
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Fire personnel say a man pulled a gun on them as they were trying to treat him after crashing a stolen vehicle in South Hill on Thursday.

Woman wanted in deadly shooting of 20-year-old in Tacoma

Pierce County Prosecutors have charged 19-year-old Audrianna Young with second-degree murder in the death of Lehman "Charrod" Tucker and issued a warrant for her arrest.