Dry conditions prompt wildfire concerns for Fourth of July fireworks

A Fire Weather Watch has been posted for the Fourth of July into Wednesday for warm, dry and unstable conditions. Officials say all six wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Cascades were caused by fireworks.

WSP seeks witnesses of Tacoma drive-by-shooting

State troopers are looking for witnesses of a drive-by shooting on I-5 in Tacoma early Monday morning.

1 killed, 1 in custody after suspected DUI crash in Tacoma

A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after a deadly crash late Sunday night in Tacoma. 

1 dead in Tacoma crash
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A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after a deadly crash on Sunday night.

'It sounded like a war going on'; Tempers flare between Pierce County neighbors over fireworks

In Pierce County, it’s illegal almost everywhere to set off fireworks before the holiday—except on Puyallup Tribal land. There, the rules and enforcement abilities of Pierce County and the Sheriff’s Department is largely negated, as tribal land is sovereign.

Making pizza at the Taste Northwest
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FOX 13's Brian MacMillan is on the road with Good Day Seattle and Studio 13 Live. On Friday the crew was at the Taste Northwest at the Washington State Fairgrounds and Brian MacMillan spent the morning making pizzas.

Axe throwing at The Taste Northwest
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FOX 13's Brian MacMillan is at the Taste Northwest and trying axe throwing.

The Pancake Girl at The Taste Northwest
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FOX 13's Brian MacMillan is talking to the Pancake Girl and trying foods from The Taste Northwest at the fairgrounds.

Checking out the Taste NW in Puyallup
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Good Day Seattle is hitting the road again with Studio 13 Live. This Friday the show is at the Taste NW at the Washington State Fairgrounds.

Woman shot at in church parking lot with her 2 teen nieces
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City leaders in Tacoma say crime is down but people who live there say that's not what they're seeing in their neighborhoods. Some, like Gina Borruso, say they simply don't feel safe.

Driver killed after fleeing robbery suspects crash into semi-truck
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Lakewood police said they spotted the stolen SUV in Tillicum and tried to stop it. The vehicle drove away and crashed into the semi on the Berkley Street overpass, causing it to jack-knife on the I-5 ramp.

Sewage spill advisory issued for Tacoma's Snake Lake

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has issued a Sewage Spill Advisory for residents and visitors to stay away from Snake Lake.

Two teens accused in armed robbery spree arrested
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The teens allegeldy hit five places in the span of four hours. Police are looking into whether they are involved in additional cases.

City of Tacoma considers ordinances to protect renters
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The ordinances would require landlords to compy with health and safety laws and givea four months notice for raising rent, among other things.

Pierce County expands access to online reporting system for fireworks complaints

Starting this year, lighting fireworks in Pierce County's unincorporated areas is restricted to July 4th only-- any other day in those areas is illegal.