Tacoma humane society at capacity, adoption fees drastically lowered
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering lowered adoption fees as a part of a nationwide campaign to “Clear The Shelters.”
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering lowered adoption fees as a part of a nationwide campaign to “Clear The Shelters.”
Parkland neighbors concerned about safety, health hazards from nearby homeless encampment
Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.
Deputy Carly Cappetto said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department recommends vacant property owners follow diligent maintenance to include cutting trees, decreasing shrubs and putting up secure fencing and security cameras.
Several families face eviction from Puyallup over plans for new apartment complex
Dozens of families are facing eviction at Meridian Mobile Estates in Puyallup to make room for the development of more than 200 new apartments.
Dozens of families are facing eviction at Meridian Mobile Estates in Puyallup to make room for the development of more than 200 new apartments.
WSP: More than $10,000 in electronics recovered from stolen truck
Washington State Patrol is looking to return several iPads, MacBooks, cell phones and ID cards recovered from a stolen vehicle.
Washington State Patrol is looking to return several iPads, MacBooks, cell phones and ID cards recovered from a stolen vehicle.
Engaging with youth in Tacoma could help build positive connections, increase safety
As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July.
As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July.
Engaging with youth in Tacoma could help build positive connections, increase safety
As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July. In the latest "Talks with the Chief" video series, Police Chief Avery Moore shared ideas of what he wants to see from officers to engage more with youth.
As gun violence increases at a concerning rate in Tacoma, more children are at the center of those crimes. In one case, two teenagers were charged as adults for the death of a 14-year-old girl who was shot in July. In the latest "Talks with the Chief" video series, Police Chief Avery Moore shared ideas of what he wants to see from officers to engage more with youth.
Traffic alert: Several weeks of overnight lane closures on I-5 between Fife, Tacoma
Heads up to drivers in the south: starting Thursday, Aug. 11, there will be several weeks of overnight closures on Interstate-5 between Fife and Tacoma.
Heads up to drivers in the south: starting Thursday, Aug. 11, there will be several weeks of overnight closures on Interstate-5 between Fife and Tacoma.
Update: Family reunited with lost documents, presidential letters belonging to decorated Army veteran
A family in Parkland was looking for the rightful owners of some personal and likely meaningful documents found on the side of the road. A day after our story aired on Thursday, the right family said they saw our report on FOX 13 and their ears perked up.
A family in Parkland was looking for the rightful owners of some personal and likely meaningful documents found on the side of the road. A day after our story aired on Thursday, the right family said they saw our report on FOX 13 and their ears perked up.
Kia, Hyundai owners warned of viral TikTok explaining how to steal those vehicles using USB cables
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is putting out a warning to drivers after a "challenge" went viral on TikTok which shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is putting out a warning to drivers after a "challenge" went viral on TikTok which shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
More than 18,000 MultiCare customers potentially impacted by cyber attack
MultiCare announced on Thursday that it was involved in a multi-company cyber-attack, and more than 18,000 people may have had their personal information compromised.
MultiCare announced on Thursday that it was involved in a multi-company cyber-attack, and more than 18,000 people may have had their personal information compromised.
Suspect dies in police custody, investigation underway in Tacoma
An investigation is underway in Tacoma after an armed suspect died while in Police custody Tuesday night.
An investigation is underway in Tacoma after an armed suspect died while in Police custody Tuesday night.
Thousands lose power after lightning strikes in Western Washington
More than 15,000 people were without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms rolled through Western Washington.
More than 15,000 people were without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms rolled through Western Washington.
10,000+ without power after lightning strikes in Tacoma
More than 10,000 people are without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms rolled through the Tacoma area.
More than 10,000 people are without power Wednesday morning after thunderstorms rolled through the Tacoma area.
Drier, hotter conditions creating increase in West Pierce fire calls
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
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.
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.
Woman recovering after car smashes through Puyallup boba shop
A woman is recovering in the hospital after a car crashed through the front of a boba shop on Monday.
A woman is recovering in the hospital after a car crashed through the front of a boba shop on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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 officer credited with saving 2-year-old who ingested a fentanyl pill while playing at Tacoma park
A 2-year-old was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after he ingested a fentanyl pill he found while playing at a Tacoma park.
A 2-year-old was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after he ingested a fentanyl pill he found while playing at a Tacoma park.