Point Defiance Zoo euthanizes polar bear, cancer tumor grew to size of watermelon
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma announced that one of its polar bears, Blizzard, was humanely euthanized due to a rapid decline of his health and a cancer growth.
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma announced that one of its polar bears, Blizzard, was humanely euthanized due to a rapid decline of his health and a cancer growth.
Fire districts in western Washington train for another 'tough, difficult' wildfire season
More and more disastrous wildfires have been sparking up in western Washington in the last several seasons.
More and more disastrous wildfires have been sparking up in western Washington in the last several seasons.
13 pitbulls with scars, infections seized from Eatonville home in animal cruelty investigation
The dogs range in age from seven months to four years old and were found covered in dirt and feces. Several of them have facial scarring and are experiencing eye issues and infections.
The dogs range in age from seven months to four years old and were found covered in dirt and feces. Several of them have facial scarring and are experiencing eye issues and infections.
Attempted burglary suspect dies in horse trailer fire in University Place
Detectives are investigating after an attempted burglary suspect died in a trailer fire in University Place on Sunday night.
Detectives are investigating after an attempted burglary suspect died in a trailer fire in University Place on Sunday night.
Police: Carjacking victim arrested after shooting attacker in face
A man who was reportedly carjacked in Puyallup is now in jail for shooting one of his attackers in the face, police say.
A man who was reportedly carjacked in Puyallup is now in jail for shooting one of his attackers in the face, police say.
Tacoma Police investigating 2 deadly overnight shootings
It has been a violent 24 hours in Tacoma, with two deadly shootings Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
It has been a violent 24 hours in Tacoma, with two deadly shootings Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
Police arrest woman accused of hitting, killing husband in Tacoma
A 41-year-old woman accused of hitting and killing her estranged husband was arrested Friday for investigation of felony hit-and-run.
A 41-year-old woman accused of hitting and killing her estranged husband was arrested Friday for investigation of felony hit-and-run.
Grassroots organization meets to address violence in Tacoma
Thursday, the community-organized group, Tacoma Pierce County Safe, met to address the issue of violence in Tacoma.
Thursday, the community-organized group, Tacoma Pierce County Safe, met to address the issue of violence in Tacoma.
Grassroots organization addresses violence in Tacoma
Thursday, the community-organized group, Tacoma Pierce County Safe, met to address the issue of violence in Tacoma.
Thursday, the community-organized group, Tacoma Pierce County Safe, met to address the issue of violence in Tacoma.
Man dead in Tacoma shooting from April 28, police investigating as homicide
A 41-year-old man had died from his injuries after a shooting in Tacoma on April 28.
A 41-year-old man had died from his injuries after a shooting in Tacoma on April 28.
Newly formed Pierce County Mental Health Court offers wrap around services to individuals facing misdemeanors
This week, Pierce County District Court announced its newly formed Mental Health Court (MHC) and started accepting referrals on Monday.
This week, Pierce County District Court announced its newly formed Mental Health Court (MHC) and started accepting referrals on Monday.
Tacoma hotel employee shoots man who threatened other employees with knife
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 45-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, injured overnight in Tacoma.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 45-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, injured overnight in Tacoma.
Tacoma hotel employee shoots man who threatened other employees with knife
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 45-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, injured overnight in Tacoma.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 45-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, injured overnight in Tacoma.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Strickland highlight Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed Wednesday afternoon, the first time Pelosi has visited Washington's South Sound.
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland hosted Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at the Chambers Creek watershed Wednesday afternoon, the first time Pelosi has visited Washington's South Sound.
Court docs: Tacoma candy store clerk allegedly murdered homeless woman with sword
A Tacoma candy store clerk is accused of murdering a homeless woman with a sword, telling police he was tired of her hanging around the shop.
A Tacoma candy store clerk is accused of murdering a homeless woman with a sword, telling police he was tired of her hanging around the shop.
2 arrested for burglarizing home under construction near Bonney Lake
Two people were arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home under construction, which authorities say has been hit several times in recent months.
Two people were arrested for allegedly burglarizing a home under construction, which authorities say has been hit several times in recent months.
Tacoma police grappling with 100% increase year-to-date in arsons as they look to ID new suspect
Tacoma police are looking to identify a man they say is responsible for an arson that caused $5,000 worth of damage.
Tacoma police are looking to identify a man they say is responsible for an arson that caused $5,000 worth of damage.
Tacoma police arrest man suspected of hitting 2 officers with stolen car
Tacoma police have arrested a man they say hit two officers in a stolen car before speeding off.
Tacoma police have arrested a man they say hit two officers in a stolen car before speeding off.
Man pleads guilty to stealing more than $600,000 of COVID unemployment benefits in Tacoma
A Nigerian citizen, and former Nigerian government aide, pleaded guilty to COVID-19 unemployment fraud on 18 states in Tacoma on Tuesday.
A Nigerian citizen, and former Nigerian government aide, pleaded guilty to COVID-19 unemployment fraud on 18 states in Tacoma on Tuesday.
Docs: 70-year-old charged for shooting man he thought was robbing a Safeway has had a similar incident
Gig Harbor Police say a 70-year-old man was arrested after he shot a 40-year-old man who he thought was stealing from a Safeway.
Gig Harbor Police say a 70-year-old man was arrested after he shot a 40-year-old man who he thought was stealing from a Safeway.