Detectives identify man accused of brutally murdering Olalla couple inside their home

Detectives have identified a suspect accused of violently murdering two people inside their Olalla home Thursday night, and they believe he is hiding somewhere in Pierce County.

Puyallup man arrested for allegedly posting videos of child sex abuse online

A Puyallup man was arrested by the FBI at Sea-Tac International Airport on Thursday for allegedly posting videos of children being sexually abused online. 

WA pays $2M to workers assaulted at psychiatric hospital

A judge has ordered the state agency that operates Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital to pay more than $2 million to four female health workers who were assaulted by a violent patient who targeted women.

State pays $2M to workers assaulted at Western State Hospital

A judge has ordered the state agency that operates Washington’s largest psychiatric hospital to pay more than $2 million to four female health workers who were assaulted by a violent patient who targeted women.

Tacoma humane society at capacity, adoption fees drastically lowered

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering lowered adoption fees as a part of a nationwide campaign to “Clear The Shelters.” 

Parkland neighbors concerned about safety, health hazards from nearby homeless encampment

Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.

WSP: More than $10,000 in electronics recovered from stolen truck

Washington State Patrol is looking to return several iPads, MacBooks, cell phones and ID cards recovered from a stolen vehicle.

Engaging with youth in Tacoma could help build positive connections, increase safety

As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July.

Engaging with youth in Tacoma could help build positive connections, increase safety
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As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July. In the latest "Talks with the Chief" video series, Police Chief Avery Moore shared ideas of what he wants to see from officers to engage more with youth.

Traffic alert: Several weeks of overnight lane closures on I-5 between Fife, Tacoma

Heads up to drivers in the south: starting Thursday, Aug. 11, there will be several weeks of overnight closures on Interstate-5 between Fife and Tacoma.