10,000+ without power after lightning strikes in Tacoma
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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.

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.