3 arrested as Tacoma looks to crack down on illegal street racing
Tacoma Police announced the arrest of three men as a part of the city's effort to crack down on illegal street racing.
Tacoma Police announced the arrest of three men as a part of the city's effort to crack down on illegal street racing.
Ex-Washington state employee pleads guilty to pandemic fraud
A former employee of Washington state’s Employment Security Department pleaded guilty to three federal felonies for exploiting his employment for personal enrichment and fraudulently distributing at least $360,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, prosecutors said.
A former employee of Washington state’s Employment Security Department pleaded guilty to three federal felonies for exploiting his employment for personal enrichment and fraudulently distributing at least $360,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits, prosecutors said.
Suspect arrested after shooting a victim through a door in University Place
A suspect who shot another man through his apartment door Wednesday night has been arrested, authorities say.
A suspect who shot another man through his apartment door Wednesday night has been arrested, authorities say.
Point Defiance Zoo euthanizes 'Cho Cho', believed to be the oldest siamang in human care
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium announced that one of its siamang apes, Cho Cho, was humanely euthanized after a rapid decline in his health on Wednesday.
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium announced that one of its siamang apes, Cho Cho, was humanely euthanized after a rapid decline in his health on Wednesday.
SWAT team arrests man suspected of shooting, killing JBLM soldier in Parkland
The Pierce County SWAT Team arrested a man accused of shooting and killed an active-duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month.
The Pierce County SWAT Team arrested a man accused of shooting and killed an active-duty soldier at Joint Base Lewis-McChord earlier this month.
Deputies investigate 2 separate homicides in Parkland
Pierce County deputies are investigating two deadly shootings in just a matter of hours.
Pierce County deputies are investigating two deadly shootings in just a matter of hours.
AG wants Pierce Co. Sheriff Ed Troyer to post $10K bail as a condition of his continued release
The Washington state Attorney General’s office is seeking to require Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to post bail of $10,000 as a condition of continued release as he awaits trial on charges of false reporting.
The Washington state Attorney General’s office is seeking to require Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to post bail of $10,000 as a condition of continued release as he awaits trial on charges of false reporting.
Tacoma PD to have shift changes outdoors this summer to help curb the rise in crime
The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) will be having its shift changes outside this summer to address the rise in crime.
The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) will be having its shift changes outside this summer to address the rise in crime.
VIDEO: Detectives blow up front door to arrest Kent homicide suspect
Kent police detectives and Valley SWAT arrested a man in Graham on June 15 who they say was wanted in connection to an April homicide that happened in a cemetery.
Kent police detectives and Valley SWAT arrested a man in Graham on June 15 who they say was wanted in connection to an April homicide that happened in a cemetery.
Clover Park School Board member censured over racial remarks, policy violations
Parents of students of color in one South Sound community are standing behind a decision by their school board to censure one of their own.
Parents of students of color in one South Sound community are standing behind a decision by their school board to censure one of their own.
Communities across Puget Sound launch series of events to commemorate Juneteenth
Recognition and celebration of Juneteenth is growing across the nation and in Washington. Communities throughout the Puget Sound area are taking time to learn and commemorate the history of the holiday.
Recognition and celebration of Juneteenth is growing across the nation and in Washington. Communities throughout the Puget Sound area are taking time to learn and commemorate the history of the holiday.
Police help wrangle 10 escaped horses in Tacoma
Police helped round up a group of horses that escaped their property in the southern part of the city Wednesday morning.
Police helped round up a group of horses that escaped their property in the southern part of the city Wednesday morning.
Tacoma group monitors felony court cases for a month due to pretrial services concerns
During the month of June, the Tacoma Business Council is working to monitor felony criminal cases in Pierce County. The goal is to compile and review the data at the end of the month to see what if any trends may exist.
During the month of June, the Tacoma Business Council is working to monitor felony criminal cases in Pierce County. The goal is to compile and review the data at the end of the month to see what if any trends may exist.
State Transportation Commission wants your input on toll rate reduction options for Tacoma Narrows Bridge
By Oct. 1, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) plans to reduce the toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
By Oct. 1, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) plans to reduce the toll rates on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Passenger killed in crash near Bethel School District office in Spanaway
One passenger was killed, and three others were injured in a crash that happened near the Bethel School District office Tuesday morning.
One passenger was killed, and three others were injured in a crash that happened near the Bethel School District office Tuesday morning.
Thief steals package containing formula off family's front porch in Tacoma
A family in Tacoma said a porch pirate stole a small package off their property that contained what they consider to be liquid gold.
A family in Tacoma said a porch pirate stole a small package off their property that contained what they consider to be liquid gold.
Drug trafficking organization charged for large-scale meth deals in Western WA
Five members of a meth trafficking ring were charged last week in U.S. District Court for seven drug-related felonies, according to U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Four of the defendants are currently detained, while one remains a fugitive.
Five members of a meth trafficking ring were charged last week in U.S. District Court for seven drug-related felonies, according to U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Four of the defendants are currently detained, while one remains a fugitive.
Man accused of killing mother of 9 at Spanaway 7-Eleven charged with murder, had 17 felony convictions
Detectives say a 40-year-old man accused of gunning down a mother of nine on her birthday was already in jail and is now charged with second-degree murder, multiple counts of assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Detectives say a 40-year-old man accused of gunning down a mother of nine on her birthday was already in jail and is now charged with second-degree murder, multiple counts of assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Pierce County deputies recover $100,000 worth of stolen collectibles
Investigators at the Pierce County Sheriff's Department recovered approximately $100,000 worth of collectibles stolen from a South Hill storage unit after a deputy happened to notice a U-haul in a nearby parking lot.
Investigators at the Pierce County Sheriff's Department recovered approximately $100,000 worth of collectibles stolen from a South Hill storage unit after a deputy happened to notice a U-haul in a nearby parking lot.
Deputies: Driver of stolen vehicle killed in Spanaway crash involving dump truck
A driver of a stolen sedan was killed when they crashed into a dump truck on Spanaway Loop Road S. on Thursday morning.
A driver of a stolen sedan was killed when they crashed into a dump truck on Spanaway Loop Road S. on Thursday morning.