Community divided in Eatonville over COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID contact between student athletes.
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID contact between student athletes.
No charges for caretakers after 4 vulnerable adults kept in van for days in Pierce County
Four vulnerable adults and their two caretakers were found safe on Wednesday at a Tacoma hotel.
Four vulnerable adults and their two caretakers were found safe on Wednesday at a Tacoma hotel.
Missing adults found, caretakers booked into jail
Vulnerable adults were found safe after missing for over 24 hours. Their caretakers have been booked into Pierce County Jail
Vulnerable adults were found safe after missing for over 24 hours. Their caretakers have been booked into Pierce County Jail
Pierce Co. worries about firefighter exodus over vaccine mandate
Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say about 30 percent of their departments or membership have yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.
Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say about 30 percent of their departments or membership have yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.
Eatonville School District implements digital COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
Search continues for 4 missing vulnerable adults in Washington
Four vulnerable adults and two caretakers now missing for several days. They were last seen in Pierce County.
Four vulnerable adults and two caretakers now missing for several days. They were last seen in Pierce County.
4 vulnerable adults, 2 caretakers missing out of Pierce County
Detectives say four vulnerable adults and their caretakers were last seen on Aug 23 at the Department of Social and Health Services Office in Tacoma
Detectives say four vulnerable adults and their caretakers were last seen on Aug 23 at the Department of Social and Health Services Office in Tacoma
Eatonville School District implements digital monitors for COVID
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
Tacoma city leaders discuss plans to address concerning increase in violent crimes
In 2020, Tacoma saw the most violent crimes per capita than other communities in Washington, according to interim police chief for the Tacoma Police Department, Mike Ake.
In 2020, Tacoma saw the most violent crimes per capita than other communities in Washington, according to interim police chief for the Tacoma Police Department, Mike Ake.
Toll rates to increase for SR 99 tunnel, SR 520 bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted toll rate increases during a hearing on Tuesday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the SR 99 tunnel and SR 520 bridge.
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted toll rate increases during a hearing on Tuesday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the SR 99 tunnel and SR 520 bridge.
Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
WSTC votes to raise tolls for drivers at three different locations in western Washington
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the 520 Bridge and the SR 99 Tunnel will increase their tolls.
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the 520 Bridge and the SR 99 Tunnel will increase their tolls.
Man shot through the window of a house in Tacoma
Tacoma Police responded to a shooting near Nevada Avenue and Clark Place around 8:30 Tuesday night.
Tacoma Police responded to a shooting near Nevada Avenue and Clark Place around 8:30 Tuesday night.
Federal judge orders ICE to test detainees for COVID-19
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must test detainees for COVID-19 before they are transferred to the immigrant detention center in Tacoma, a federal judge ordered Monday.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement must test detainees for COVID-19 before they are transferred to the immigrant detention center in Tacoma, a federal judge ordered Monday.
Demonstrating against vaccine mandates as Pfizer’s COVID shot gains FDA approval
The same day that the FDA gave its official approval to Pfizer’s COVID drug, dozens of people took to the streets in the South Sound to demonstrate against mandatory vaccines.
The same day that the FDA gave its official approval to Pfizer’s COVID drug, dozens of people took to the streets in the South Sound to demonstrate against mandatory vaccines.
JBLM spouse pleads guilty to molesting child on two different military installations
A civilian resident of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) pleaded guilty in court on Monday to abusive sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old, according to U.S. Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman.
A civilian resident of Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) pleaded guilty in court on Monday to abusive sexual contact and sexual abuse of a child under 12 years old, according to U.S. Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman.
Fire burns for third day at cold storage facility in Puyallup
Crews are have been fighting the fire for three days. Residents nearby are no longer under a shelter-in-place advisory.
Crews are have been fighting the fire for three days. Residents nearby are no longer under a shelter-in-place advisory.
Shelter-in-place advisory issued for Puyallup residents near large commercial fire
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents near 15th Street SE and E Main Street in Puyallup, however, shelter-in-place advisories have been issued.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents near 15th Street SE and E Main Street in Puyallup, however, shelter-in-place advisories have been issued.
Evacuation orders lifted for Puyallup residents near large commercial fire
Puyallup police issued evacuation orders early Saturday morning after a cold storage facility caught fire, sparking concerns of an explosion and/or toxic chemicals at the scene. The facility contained 1,000 lbs of anhydrous ammonia.
Puyallup police issued evacuation orders early Saturday morning after a cold storage facility caught fire, sparking concerns of an explosion and/or toxic chemicals at the scene. The facility contained 1,000 lbs of anhydrous ammonia.
Father involved in hours-long armed standoff with Pierce County deputies while his child was in the home
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies responded to gunshots in a South Hill neighborhood late Friday afternoon, which turned into an hours-long standoff involving a child.
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies responded to gunshots in a South Hill neighborhood late Friday afternoon, which turned into an hours-long standoff involving a child.