Tacoma motocross sponsor arrested for child pornography; family of victims speak out

Authorities say a 32-year-old Tacoma man, who is a motocross sponsor, is charged with production of child pornography. He is accused of using Snapchat to coerce children into sending sexually explicit photos and videos.

Woman with tuberculosis faces jail, forced treatment after she refused isolation and visited a casino

A woman in Washington state who was diagnosed with tuberculosis was found in contempt of court Friday after she allegedly refused to pursue treatment and took a public bus to a casino rather than isolate while under surveillance.

Getaway driver for man who killed 4 Lakewood cops released from jail after plea agreement

Darcus Allen, the getaway driver for a man who killed four Lakewood Police officers more than a decade ago, was released with time served after pleading guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit murder.

AG Ferguson files lawsuit against Puppyland; alleging false health guarantees, predatory loans

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against a pet store for false health guarantees for its puppies, while unfairly maneuvering buyers into signing predatory loans with interest rates without adequate time to understand the terms.

SR 7 near Eatonville reopened after slide

Parts of State Route 7 near Eatonville were closed Monday morning due to a slide.  

Teenager killed in Parkland shooting, police searching for 2 suspects
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Parkland apartment.

2 teens, 1 man arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old Foss High School student

"No parents are prepared, nor should they be prepared, to bury their child." A 16-year-old who was shot and killed in Tacoma has been identified as a Foss High School student.

Tacoma animal shelter hosts 'Poorly Drawn Pets' fundraiser

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County offered poorly drawn pet portraits for $20, raising $30,000 in just two days.

16-year-old shot, killed after fight in Parkland; no suspects in custody

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is now investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a Parkland apartment. 

Necropsy: Gray whale washed up on Fox Island likely died from vessel hit

Cascadia Research Collective and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have determined the likely cause of death of a gray whale that washed up dead on Fox Island. 

Sumner HS basketball players plan to file lawsuit against district, former coach for alleged sexual abuse

Four Sumner High School basketball players and their parents plan to sue the school's former head basketball coach Jacob Jackson and the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District over claims of sexual assault.