Report: Tacoma could divert many emergeny calls to civilians
A new report says thousands of emergency calls made in Tacoma, Washington, could be handled by trained civilians rather than sworn police officers.
A new report says thousands of emergency calls made in Tacoma, Washington, could be handled by trained civilians rather than sworn police officers.
COVID-19 vaccines delivered to homebound families in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s homebound vaccination team is delivering doses to families in the South Sound.
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s homebound vaccination team is delivering doses to families in the South Sound.
Washington firefighters, lawmakers help homeowners prepare for wildfires
Fire crews near Bonney Lake scrambled to douse a small brush fire that sparked in an area haunted by wildfire that burned hundreds of acres and destroyed several homes last year.
Fire crews near Bonney Lake scrambled to douse a small brush fire that sparked in an area haunted by wildfire that burned hundreds of acres and destroyed several homes last year.
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing his Bonney Lake parents to death
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after Pierce County Sheriff's detectives said he stabbed both of his parents to death.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after Pierce County Sheriff's detectives said he stabbed both of his parents to death.
Tacoma Police officers charged with murder remain on city's payroll
As of Friday, all three officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis remain on the city of Tacoma's payroll.
As of Friday, all three officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis remain on the city of Tacoma's payroll.
Feds: Unemployment fraud suspect also tried to bilk IRS of $1.6 million
A suspended Nigerian government official accused of stealing $350,000 from Washington state as part of a massive pandemic-related fraud also sought to bilk the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $1.6 million, federal prosecutors said Friday.
A suspended Nigerian government official accused of stealing $350,000 from Washington state as part of a massive pandemic-related fraud also sought to bilk the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $1.6 million, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Tacoma Police officers charged with murder are still on the city's payroll
Questions remain around the active employment of three Tacoma Police officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis.
Questions remain around the active employment of three Tacoma Police officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis.
Tacoma officers charged in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis plead not guilty, bail out of jail
The three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis have pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges.
The three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis have pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges.
2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter
Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.
Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.
Decision imminent in Manny Ellis case
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce Thursday, May 27, whether they will file charges against the officers who restrained Manuel Ellis the night he died in Tacoma police custody.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce Thursday, May 27, whether they will file charges against the officers who restrained Manuel Ellis the night he died in Tacoma police custody.
Washington AG to announce whether officers will be charged in death of Manuel Ellis
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce a charging decision in its review of the death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis on May 27.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce a charging decision in its review of the death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis on May 27.
Charging decision expected in Manny Ellis case
Manuel "Manny" Ellis died at the hands of Tacoma police in March 2020.
Manuel "Manny" Ellis died at the hands of Tacoma police in March 2020.
CAPTURED: Pierce County Sheriff's deputies arrest convicted sex offender who absconded from Florida
CAPTURED: Deputies on the Pierce County Sheriff's Department's Crime Suppression Team arrested Darryl Waller Jr. on May 25th.
CAPTURED: Deputies on the Pierce County Sheriff's Department's Crime Suppression Team arrested Darryl Waller Jr. on May 25th.
Parents concerned about kids wearing masks while competing in summer sports and activities
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
As temperatures heat up, so does the concern of some parents worried about their kids wearing masks in hot weather.
Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health director attacked
Dr. Anthony Chen, director of Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health, was attacked by a stranger while walking across Chihuly Bridge of Glass this week.
Dr. Anthony Chen, director of Tacoma-Pierce County Public Health, was attacked by a stranger while walking across Chihuly Bridge of Glass this week.
'Mold saunas:' Military family claims JBLM housing as source of sickness
Dozens of military families have filed a lawsuit this week against the company charged with maintaining military housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for making them sick.
Dozens of military families have filed a lawsuit this week against the company charged with maintaining military housing on Joint Base Lewis-McChord for making them sick.
Help Tacoma Police detectives ID pair of violent business burglary suspects
Detectives say a worker was sleeping inside the store and the suspects assaulted the worker before leaving the business.
Detectives say a worker was sleeping inside the store and the suspects assaulted the worker before leaving the business.
Lakewood Police warn of phone scam requesting money in name of fallen officer
The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the “Fallen Officer Food Drive.”
The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the “Fallen Officer Food Drive.”
Tacoma woman gets 6 years prison in plane child-porn case
Lynn Burnworth and her boyfriend Michael Kellar were arrested in August 2017 after a passenger on a flight to San Jose noticed disturbing texts between Kellar and Burnworth and alerted a flight attendant.
Lynn Burnworth and her boyfriend Michael Kellar were arrested in August 2017 after a passenger on a flight to San Jose noticed disturbing texts between Kellar and Burnworth and alerted a flight attendant.
Tacoma is making changes to how its police department operates
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research.
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research.