2 men in stolen car killed in crash in Tacoma

Two men have died in a multi-car crash in Tacoma Thursday after a stolen car they were inside ran a red light and was hit by another vehicle, resulting in a multi-car crash.

Detectives looking for 4 burglars who broke into Tacoma home while family slept

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public's assistance in identifying four burglars who broke into a home in Tacoma.   There was one resident sleeping upstairs while the suspects searched the home for more than 30 minutes for items to steal. 

Gig Harbor cancels summer movies and concerts at Skansie Park as COVID cases rise

The city of Gig Harbor announced its cancelation of remaining lineup concerts and movies at Skansie Park on Thursday due to increasing COVID-19 cases. 

Council rejects covering Pierce County sheriff’s legal costs

Taxpayers will not pay the Pierce County, Washington, sheriff’s legal costs in state and county investigations surrounding his January confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier.

'Ruthless:' Tacoma man shocked over 60% rent hike

Rent increases are nothing new, but one Tacoma man says he was shocked over the one he is facing, calling it "ruthless."

Tacoma man shocked over 60% rent hike
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Rent increases are nothing new, but one Tacoma man says he was shocked over the one he is facing, calling it ‘ruthless.’

Pierce County issues mask directive
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All residents over the age of five must wear a mask indoors and in public spaces where physical distancing is not possible.

Pierce County issues new mask directive for public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status

The directive instructs individuals five years and older to wear a face mask both indoors and in outdoor public spaces where physical distancing is not possible — regardless of vaccination status.

Prosecutor finds deadly police shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr. 'justified and lawful'

The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has concluded that the fatal shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in southwest Washington during an undercover drug investigation, was "justified and lawful."

More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival

A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.

Driver warns of road rage dangers after he was shot at in his car in Tacoma

A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.

Driver warns of road rage dangers after he was shot at in his car
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A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.

Prominent fact-checker Snopes apologizes for plagiarism

The co-founder and CEO of the fact-checking site Snopes.com has acknowledged plagiarizing from dozens of articles done by mainstream news outlets over several years, calling the appropriations "serious lapses in judgment."

Point Defiance Zoo animals keeping cool during heat wave

As a second heat wave hits western Washington, keepers at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park have found ways to keep the animals cool. 

Small plane crash at Pierce County airport sparks small fire

A small plane crashed at the Pierce County airport Thursday afternoon in Puyallup, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The pilot was the only person on board, and their condition is unclear.