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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Anti-harassment order issued against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer

An anti-harassment order has been issued against a sheriff in western Washington, requiring him to stay away from a Black newspaper carrier who is suing him over a confrontation last year.

Amtrak settles with ex-engineer in 2017 Washington crash

Amtrak has agreed to pay an ex-engineer for his pain and suffering caused by a 2017 derailment when his train sped off a curve in DuPont, Washington, killing three people and injuring dozens.

4 teens arrested for firing shots near and into Tacoma homes

Four teens have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a vehicle in Tacoma, and some of their bullets went through occupied homes nearby, police said. 

VIDEO: 19-year-old armed carjacking suspect shot by Pierce County deputy

The Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT) is looking into a shooting involving a sheriff's deputy and a suspect wanted for an armed carjacking.

Owen Beach reopens in Tacoma after major renovations

Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park has reopened after nearly a year and a half of renovations. Park officials say it has new features that will make it the gem of the park system in Tacoma.

Tacoma police withdraw from candidate shooting probe

The police department in Tacoma, Washington, will hand over the investigation into a May 30 shooting involving Republican Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris after the county prosecutor raised concerns to about potential conflicts of interest.

'We'd rather be safe than sorry:' FBI and WA lawmakers discuss evolving safety measures at school

Immediately following the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, several school related threats were reported in Western Washington. On Friday, the FBI and state lawmakers shared what the process to prevent copycat situations looks like, as well as how safety measures in the classroom are continuously evolving.