Pierce County man arrested for manslaughter in connection with 2-year-old's death

Deputies say Brian Widland, a convicted felon, left a loaded unsecured gun in a child's bedroom last December. An 8-year-old child grabbed the gun and fatally shot a 2-year-old child in the head.

Puget Sound nights are getting warmer, which is concerning experts

Data from Climate Central shows that overnight lows have risen 2.7 degrees in the Seattle/Tacoma area since the 70s -- the rising temps can lead to health concerns.

Fast moving brush fire nearly wipes out Lakewood homes

Neighbors manned water hoses, and firefighters rushed in to rescue a number of homes after winds drove a brush fire towards half-a-dozen homes on Sunday.

Family, friends honor teen cyclist killed in a crosswalk

Family and friends gathered for a silent bike ride in Parkland on Sunday to honor the life of 13-year-old Michael Weilert, while raising awareness of safety issues for bicyclists.

Police arrest suspect in quadruple Tacoma shooting

Tacoma Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a drive-by shooting that left four people injured last month. 

Bonney Lake Police seek help identifying suspect who broke into a home, stole 2 cars

Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who broke into a home, grabbed multiple sets of car keys and used them to steal two cars out of the driveway Thursday morning.

Man hit in one of 3 Tacoma shootings over the weekend dies from injuries

A man who was shot in one of three shootings in Tacoma over the weekend has died from his injuries, making him the second person to die in the string of shootings. 

Tacoma homicides up more than 50% over same period in 2021

With a rise in shootings and other crimes, it's turning out to be a deadly summer for the City of Tacoma.

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.