Scientists: Bark disease found on maple trees in Tacoma can also harm people

Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.

Fire burns boat in Gig Harbor marina

Early Friday morning, firefighters extinguished a boat fire at the Peninsula Yacht Basin in Gig Harbor. 

Prosecutor: Tacoma officer who drove through crowd justified in use of force

In a letter to Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore, the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney found that an officer who hit a person gathered at an illegal street racing event was justified in his use of force. 

Tacoma police arrest man accused of distributing, possessing child pornography

On Tuesday, Tacoma police arrested a 33-year-old man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography, as well as conducting acts of voyeurism. 

Man pleads guilty to assaulting woman at Olympic National Park while high on meth

A man accused of assaulting a woman at Olympic National Park and ranting about an impending revolution pleaded guilty Wednesday to interfering with a government communication system.

Sisters of murdered woman hope Tacoma's new crime reduction plan leads to arrest of shooter

Tacoma Police's Crime Reduction Plan is targeting crime-prone "hotspots" to make the city safer. The sisters of 25-year-old Astina Messieur said they hope the plan will help lead to an arrest in her murder.

Military family’s stolen vehicles recovered but property is still missing

A military family who just moved here from Michigan had everything stolen from them on Saturday. They tell FOX 13 that no one warned them of the crime in the Hosmer Street area of Tacoma.

Driver hurt after semi truck rolls over on SR 167
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The accident blocked all southbound lanes on SR 167 in Sumner this morning, but the road has since reopened.

Driver hurt after semi rolls over on SR 167 in Sumner

Crews are clearing the roadway after a semi rolled over in a crash Tuesday morning on State Route 167 in Sumner.

Tacoma police chief to present new details on strategic plan to fight crime surge

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore will present a three-phase strategy that he believes could be a turning point in the city’s surging crime problem and help make neighborhoods safer. 

Former gang members address current violence in Tacoma

FOX 13 News spoke to two former gang members about what they think needs to happen to stop the violence in Tacoma. They say the kids who get wrapped up in violence need outlets, resources, and role models.