Energy Attack in Washington: Two men arrested after power grid knocked out on Christmas Day

Two Washington men are charged with conspiracy to damage energy facilities after several utility substations in Pierce County were attacked on Christmas Day causing at least $3 million in damage.

Flood victims hope for state assistance from extreme winter weather in Pierce County

Recovering from December’s extreme winter weather comes with a hefty bill. The price keeps going up for people in parts of Pierce County, as their clean-up reveals new damage from the recent storms.

Fire at vacant house in Tacoma
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Nobody was hurt when fire burned a vacant home in Tacoma.

Tacoma enters new year under 'Crime Reduction Plan'

As violent crime trends upward, Tacoma Police are committed to renewing their efforts to reduce violent crimes by developing what they say is a violence reduction strategy based on the best available science.

Police seek suspect in $70K jewelry theft in Tacoma, Tukwila

Tacoma Police need help identifying two suspects connected to the organized retail theft of more than $70,000 in jewelry.

Robbery suspect arrested in Pierce County, shot at 911 caller

A robbery suspect was arrested in Pierce County, with help from a 911 caller who followed him even after being shot at.

Pierce County detectives investigate motive behind vandalism of utility substations

Detectives are looking for the person or persons who knocked out four utility substations in Pierce County, even setting one of them on fire. More than 14,000 customers lost power on Christmas Day. Electricity was restored for customers Sunday and Monday.

4 Pierce County power substations 'attacked,' leaving thousands without power on Christmas

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) is investigating burglaries to Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) power stations that caused power outages for thousands of customers throughout the day on Sunday.

Suspect in custody for 2021 Tacoma homicide now charged for second murder

A man who was already in custody in connection to a September 2021 homicide in Tacoma has been charged for a second murder in that same year. 

Man sentenced to nearly 6 years for Pierce County armed robberies

A 26-year-old man will spend just under six years in prison after pleading guilty to several charges stemming from a series of armed robberies in Pierce County.