Why tree coverage matters as temperatures rise in Puget Sound
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
A lack of trees in Tacoma stretches back decades to formerly redlined neighborhoods—and that has a major impact when the weather heats up.
Gallery cheers as ex-Sumner High School coach accused of child molestation is taken into custody
A former Sumner High School basketball coach was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to several accusations of sexual assault against him.
A former Sumner High School basketball coach was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to several accusations of sexual assault against him.
Families cheer as ex-Sumner High School coach taken into custody
A former Sumner High School basketball coach was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to several accusations of sexual assault against him.
A former Sumner High School basketball coach was taken into custody after pleading not guilty to several accusations of sexual assault against him.
Fife brushfire a stark reminder of Washington's looming wildfire season
As Washington begins seeing more sunshine and warmer weather, emergency responders are already thinking ahead to the upcoming wildfire season.
As Washington begins seeing more sunshine and warmer weather, emergency responders are already thinking ahead to the upcoming wildfire season.
Docs: Tacoma man had over 1,100 files of 'child abuse materials' on his phone
A Tacoma man has been arrested and charged with 10 counts relating to uploading and possessing child pornography.
A Tacoma man has been arrested and charged with 10 counts relating to uploading and possessing child pornography.
2 Big Foot Java locations in Pierce County hit in early-morning robbery
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating one attempted robbery and a successful robbery at two separate Big Foot Java locations.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating one attempted robbery and a successful robbery at two separate Big Foot Java locations.
2 injured after small plane crashes outside Lakewood home
Crews are investigating after a small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Lakewood Tuesday afternoon.
Crews are investigating after a small plane crashed in a residential neighborhood in Lakewood Tuesday afternoon.
Tacoma dad injured after gunmen shoot up family SUV in Lakewood
A young father of three from Tacoma is still recovering after being shot in the face Saturday after he and his fiancé' stopped by a friend's house to see her baby. The shooting happened in the 15100 block of Portland SW in the Lakewood area.
A young father of three from Tacoma is still recovering after being shot in the face Saturday after he and his fiancé' stopped by a friend's house to see her baby. The shooting happened in the 15100 block of Portland SW in the Lakewood area.
Pierce County man who had 100+ dogs seized sentenced to 10 months in jail
A Pierce County man who had more than 100 dogs seized from his property was sentenced to less than a year in jail.
A Pierce County man who had more than 100 dogs seized from his property was sentenced to less than a year in jail.
University Place man shot and killed near Yakima Ave and 6th Street in Tacoma, laid to rest
A woman arrested in connection to the murder of a University Place man has been released, according to the victim's family. 20 year-old Lehman "Charrod" Tucker was shot multiple times near Yakima Ave and Sixth St in Tacoma on April 18th.
A woman arrested in connection to the murder of a University Place man has been released, according to the victim's family. 20 year-old Lehman "Charrod" Tucker was shot multiple times near Yakima Ave and Sixth St in Tacoma on April 18th.
Is Tacoma's 'Safe Lot' working?
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The shelter offers spots for 20 vehicles, helping as many as 40 people with hygiene services available in one of the church campus buildings.
Car flies into Spanaway house during crash, friends remember victim who died
A horrific crash in Spanaway sent a car flying into a house and left a young woman dead and a young man fighting for his life early this morning.
A horrific crash in Spanaway sent a car flying into a house and left a young woman dead and a young man fighting for his life early this morning.
Is Tacoma's 'Safe Lot' working?
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, but people who live nearby are questioning whether this solution is enough.
A safe parking site recently opened at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, but people who live nearby are questioning whether this solution is enough.
Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp pleads not guilty to shooting charge
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge after prosecutors accused him of shooting at a man while attempting to retrieve a stolen cell phone.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp pleaded not guilty Thursday to an assault charge after prosecutors accused him of shooting at a man while attempting to retrieve a stolen cell phone.
1 dead, 1 injured in Spanaway crash
Detectives are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Thursday morning in Spanaway.
Detectives are investigating what led up to a deadly crash early Thursday morning in Spanaway.
U.S. Attorney: Drug trafficker tried to hire hitman to kill witness while awaiting sentencing
A Snohomish man sentenced for drug trafficking in 2020 pleaded guilty Tuesday to new charges, including trying to hire a hitman to kill one of the witnesses.
A Snohomish man sentenced for drug trafficking in 2020 pleaded guilty Tuesday to new charges, including trying to hire a hitman to kill one of the witnesses.
Fewer guns reported stolen, yet gun violence amongst teens increasing
Fewer guns are falling into the wrong hands, according to Tacoma Police.
Fewer guns are falling into the wrong hands, according to Tacoma Police.
Tacoma Police say 51 guns were stolen from cars so far this year
Police are reminding gun owners to not keep their guns in their car.
Police are reminding gun owners to not keep their guns in their car.
Pierce County highlighting cases of missing Indigenous people throughout May
During the month of May, the Pierce County government will be using its website and social media platforms to raise awareness about the current 20 missing Indigenous people from the county.
During the month of May, the Pierce County government will be using its website and social media platforms to raise awareness about the current 20 missing Indigenous people from the county.
Fife Police use virtual reality to train officers
As law enforcement agencies around the state compete to attract new officers, Fife PD said they hope those interested in the virtual reality training will contact them for one of their four open positions.
As law enforcement agencies around the state compete to attract new officers, Fife PD said they hope those interested in the virtual reality training will contact them for one of their four open positions.