Police arrest alleged street racing organizer

A 19-year-old man suspected of organizing several street racing events in Pierce and King counties was arrested on Thursday night, police said.

'Probably the worst thing I’ve had to deal with':  Parents of 13-year-old cyclist killed share their message

The parents of Michael Weilert, the 13-year-old boy killed on his bicycle in Parkland this week, are sharing their story in the hopes that no other parents ever deal with a similar tragedy.

13-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by car in Parkland

A 13-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed by a driver on Tuesday evening, according to Washington State Patrol.

Graham firefighters reunite lost dog with owner

On Tuesday morning, Graham Fire and Rescue found a lost dog wandering around Station 91 just off 187th St E in Pierce County. 

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.