Pierce County reports 1st flu death of the season

Local health officials are warning about the rise of respiratory illness, after Pierce County just reported their first flu death of the season.

Closing arguments in Manny Ellis' death trial
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As the trial of three Tacoma Police officers nears its end, the judge will consider if the entire case should be dismissed.

'We heard a 3-year-old screaming for help:' 2 children, one adult hospitalized following apartment fire

West Pierce Fire and Rescue say a woman and two children are in the hospital after their home caught fire Wednesday morning. Neighbors say they heard the children pleading for help as the apartment went up in flames. 

'Evokes all the stereotypes of Nazi Germany:' Judge calls out prosecution in Ellis death trial for word choice

The final moments of the Manny Ellis trial in Tacoma ended with outrage, as Judge Bryan Chushcoff admonished Prosecuting Attorney Patty Eakes for continuing to disregard his warning about her choice of words.

‘You're pushing the boundaries. Don’t push it any further,’ judge warns prosecution in Ellis case

Controversy continued into the final days of the Manny Ellis trial as the defense, again, references dismissing the case following the prosecution's use of words describing the officers’ treatment of Ellis like an animal.

'They chose instead to treat him like an animal:' Prosecution begins closing argument in Manny Ellis trial

Monday marked the beginning of the end for what has been more than three years of heartbreak, controversy, and questions in Tacoma, as the Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis trial hears closing arguments. 

Christmas Day substation attacker sentenced to prison
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A man who admitted to vandalizing four power substations in Pierce County, Washington will go to prison for 18 months.

Sen. Murray pushes Pentagon to address housing concerns for servicemembers, including at JBLM

Lawmakers, including U.S. Senator Patty Murray of Washington, have intensified their efforts to address substandard housing conditions for military personnel, including those at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The push follows concerns over mold, lead-based paint, and asbestos in housing facilities.

Family speaks out after woman is attacked in front of children
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The family of Nodra Hursey is speaking out days after her estranged husband, 55-year-old Joseph Ricky Emile, was charged with aggravated first-degree murder and violation of a court order.

Family of Nodra Hursey speak out after estranged husband is charged with murder

The family of Nodra Hursey is speaking out days after her estranged husband, 55-year-old Joseph Ricky Emile, was charged with aggravated first-degree murder and violation of a court order.

Tacoma becomes first city in Washington to ban cat declawing

The Tacoma City Council voted on Tuesday to ban cat declawing in the city, except when done by a licensed veterinarian for therapeutic reasons only. 

Defense requests dismissal of Ellis case after controversy in final stage of trial

Controversy filled the courtroom during the final stage of the Manny Ellis death trial, as the defense requested dismissal of the case due to the prosecution’s cross-examination.

Tacoma will be first city in Washington to ban cat declawing
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Tacoma is the first city in Washington to ban declawing cats unless medically necessary. The ordinance goes into effect March 31, 2024.