Pierce County Sheriff's Office strengthens temporary hiring incentives

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has strengthened their temporary incentives for new hires as they struggle to stay staffed.

Crews knock down fire at Walmart near Puyallup

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue (CPFR) crews put out a small fire at a Walmart just south of Puyallup Wednesday morning. 

Concerned parents address bullying issues with Franklin Pierce School officials

Following controversy surrounding the death of an 11-year-old girl in Pierce County, officials with the Franklin Pierce School District held a meeting to address safety in the classrooms.

Motorcyclist killed in Tacoma crash

Tacoma police are investigating a crash that killed a motorcyclist Wednesday morning. 

Court extends no-contact order against Pierce Co. Sheriff Ed Troyer for man suing him

A court has ordered Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer to stay away from Sedrick Altheimer, a Black newspaper carrier suing him and the county over a 2021 incident where Altheimer alleges racial discrimination. 

Man pleads not guilty to shooting, killing plumber outside Spanaway home

A 55-year-old man, who investigators say is suspected of shooting and killing a plumber outside his home and asking his neighbors to hold onto his guns, was arrested by Pierce County deputies on Monday night. 

Tacoma Police arrest suspect in May 19 homicide

Detectives and forensic staff have identified, arrested a suspect in connection to a May 19 homicide.

Mom horrified seeing video of 12-year-old daughter in fight involving adults

Tacoma Police say they are investigating a report of two adults involved in a fight with a child during a kid’s event at a community center.

Witness in Lakewood homicide nearly hit by bullets

Police in Lakewood are investigating a fatal shooting that left a woman dead Saturday night.  

Four teenagers shot while in car in Tacoma

Tacoma Police say four teenagers were struck by gunfire while in a car on Saturday.

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Police are investigating after four teens were shot Saturday in Tacoma.