Tacoma Police say 'hotspot' patrols reduced violent crime by 30% in targeted areas
Reports show Tacoma has seen a 50% increase in homicides and 90% increase in property theft over the last year. But new data from Tacoma Police shows their 'hotspot' patrols have led to a marked drop in violent crime.
Reports show Tacoma has seen a 50% increase in homicides and 90% increase in property theft over the last year. But new data from Tacoma Police shows their 'hotspot' patrols have led to a marked drop in violent crime.
Community forum to discuss public safety concerns in Pierce County
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore on Tuesday will give an update on his crime reduction plan during a Tacoma City Council study session.
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore on Tuesday will give an update on his crime reduction plan during a Tacoma City Council study session.
Group terrorizes homeowners across Pierce County vandalizing homes, Halloween decorations
A group of teens appear to be terrorizing neighborhoods in Puyallup, Pacific and Auburn -- homeowners report damage ranging from shredded decorations to broken windows.
A group of teens appear to be terrorizing neighborhoods in Puyallup, Pacific and Auburn -- homeowners report damage ranging from shredded decorations to broken windows.
'Walk for Reconciliation Against Racism' marks 137th anniversary of Chinese expulsion from Tacoma
The event marks the 137th anniversary of the forced expulsion of the Chinese community in Tacoma.
The event marks the 137th anniversary of the forced expulsion of the Chinese community in Tacoma.
Kids with medical needs get Halloween visit from Reverse Trick-or-Treaters
Some special kids in Bremerton and Gig Harbor got a visit from "Reverse Trick-or- Treaters" who brought Halloween fun right to their doorsteps.
Some special kids in Bremerton and Gig Harbor got a visit from "Reverse Trick-or- Treaters" who brought Halloween fun right to their doorsteps.
Former JBLM colonel sentenced for beating wife in front of their kids, causing armed standoff: docs
A former Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Colonel was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for assaulting his wife while armed with a firearm, and causing a standoff with police back in 2020.
A former Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Colonel was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for assaulting his wife while armed with a firearm, and causing a standoff with police back in 2020.
8 businesses burned in historic downtown Sumner, some declared a total loss
Multiple businesses in downtown Sumner were damaged after a fire early Friday morning. City officials plan to meet and discuss next steps on Saturday.
Multiple businesses in downtown Sumner were damaged after a fire early Friday morning. City officials plan to meet and discuss next steps on Saturday.
VIDEO: Smash-and-grab robbery at Tacoma pot shop, armed suspects at-large
Police are searching for several suspects who drove a car through a pot shop, stormed inside and filled their bags with merchandise early Friday morning. Authorities say the suspects were armed and exchanged gunfire with a security guard during the robbery.
Police are searching for several suspects who drove a car through a pot shop, stormed inside and filled their bags with merchandise early Friday morning. Authorities say the suspects were armed and exchanged gunfire with a security guard during the robbery.
'It's really unsettling:' Surveillance footage sought in disappearance of Spanaway woman
According to deputies, Rio Boyd was last seen on Oct. 17 in Spanaway. She left her home on Field Road to walk to a friend's home, but she never arrived.
According to deputies, Rio Boyd was last seen on Oct. 17 in Spanaway. She left her home on Field Road to walk to a friend's home, but she never arrived.
Chinook, Cayuse Passes at Mount Rainier closing unseasonably early due to snowfall
Chinook and Cayuse Passes inside Mount Rainier National Park have closed for the season after a foot of snow fell in a short period of time.
Chinook and Cayuse Passes inside Mount Rainier National Park have closed for the season after a foot of snow fell in a short period of time.
No injuries after small plane goes down in Puyallup field
A pilot was not injured after crashing a small plane in a field in Puyallup.
A pilot was not injured after crashing a small plane in a field in Puyallup.
Pierce County animal control, deputies wrangle alligator stored in shipping container
Pierce County deputies and animal control seized an alligator from a shipping container in Lakebay last week.
Pierce County deputies and animal control seized an alligator from a shipping container in Lakebay last week.
'Something needs to change:' Car theft victim confronts thieves when deputies don't respond
A Puyallup man is calling for change after he says he had to confront suspects who stole his wife's car when law enforcement didn't respond until the day after they were called. Officials say staffing issues have led to slower response times.
A Puyallup man is calling for change after he says he had to confront suspects who stole his wife's car when law enforcement didn't respond until the day after they were called. Officials say staffing issues have led to slower response times.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard looks to hire 1,500 workers in weekend hiring fair
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is looking to hire 1,500 employees in a hiring fair in Puyallup this weekend.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is looking to hire 1,500 employees in a hiring fair in Puyallup this weekend.
Gig Harbor Police seek help identifying 3 burglary suspects
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people who broke into a business after it closed.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three people who broke into a business after it closed.
Watch: 26th Legislative District debate from Bremerton with Emily Randall and Jesse L. Young
In the race for the 26th Legislative District, Emily Randall and Jesse L. Young participated in a debate on Oct. 15.
In the race for the 26th Legislative District, Emily Randall and Jesse L. Young participated in a debate on Oct. 15.
Burn bans lifted for some counties
With the recent rain and cooler temperatures, burn bans for some areas in Puget Sound have been lifted.
With the recent rain and cooler temperatures, burn bans for some areas in Puget Sound have been lifted.
Sumner High School basketball coach accused of sexual assault, exploitation in lawsuit
A Sumner High School basketball coach is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and exploitation of a student he coached.
A Sumner High School basketball coach is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and exploitation of a student he coached.
VIDEO: Police search for teens responsible for spree of robberies, random attacks in Lakewood
Police are working to identify a group of teenagers who committed a series of violent robberies in and around Lakewood earlier this week.
Police are working to identify a group of teenagers who committed a series of violent robberies in and around Lakewood earlier this week.
Army Ranger Veteran remembers defending his home against alleged gang attack in Tacoma shootout
In 1989, a group of Army Rangers, along with their neighbors, bunkered down in a home on South Ash Street in Tacoma and defended themselves from an onslaught of gunfire from alleged gang members.
In 1989, a group of Army Rangers, along with their neighbors, bunkered down in a home on South Ash Street in Tacoma and defended themselves from an onslaught of gunfire from alleged gang members.