Deputies: Man shot, killed when trying to break into neighbor's home in Gig Harbor

According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD), around 7:20 a.m., a 911 caller reported that a homeowner shot someone who was trying to break into his home on 66th Ave. NW and 87th St. NW.

Unhealthy air quality in King, Pierce Counties this weekend

Air quality in the Cascade foothills will likely reach unhealthy levels from Thursday to Saturday as high temperatures will produce significant spikes in ozone during the afternoons. 

1 person critically injured, girl grazed after shooting near Parkland, deputies say

Pierce County deputies are investigating after a person was critically injured and a 12-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet after a shooting overnight near Parkland.

Car theft suspect shot by Pierce County Council candidate arrested again

A man who allegedly sped toward a Pierce County Council candidate in a stolen truck-- who was then shot by the candidate-- has recently been arrested for a different crime, police said. 

Gang violence catching more kids in the crossfire
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A member of the Black Panther Party discusses recent gang violence in Tacoma after a 14-year-old was killed in a shooting this month.

Council candidate Josh Harris won’t be charged for shooting man who was driving car at him

Republican Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris will not be charged with any crimes following a shooting in which Harris fired at a man driving a vehicle at him in Tacoma.

Veteran's wallet stolen at Walgreens on Pacific Ave in Tacoma
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Pierce County deputies are asking for help to identify a subject who stole a wallet. The man is roughly 5'10 and was seen at the Walgreens with a child.

Police arrest alleged street racing organizer

A 19-year-old man suspected of organizing several street racing events in Pierce and King counties was arrested on Thursday night, police said.

'Probably the worst thing I’ve had to deal with':  Parents of 13-year-old cyclist killed share their message

The parents of Michael Weilert, the 13-year-old boy killed on his bicycle in Parkland this week, are sharing their story in the hopes that no other parents ever deal with a similar tragedy.

13-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by car in Parkland

A 13-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a driver on Tuesday evening, according to Washington State Patrol.

Graham firefighters reunite lost dog with owner

On Tuesday morning, Graham Fire and Rescue found a lost dog wandering around Station 91 just off 187th St E in Pierce County.