Amtrak resumes services on Point Defiance Bypass after 2017 deadly derailment in DuPont
Nearly four years after the deadly Amtrak derailment in DuPont, Pierce County, services will resume on the Point Defiance Bypass starting Nov. 18.
Nearly four years after the deadly Amtrak derailment in DuPont, Pierce County, services will resume on the Point Defiance Bypass starting Nov. 18.
Suspect in custody after breaking into Pierce Co. home, barricading himself inside
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has taken a suspect into custody after he allegedly broke into a Puyallup home and barricaded himself inside.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department has taken a suspect into custody after he allegedly broke into a Puyallup home and barricaded himself inside.
First baby armadillo born at Point Defiance in zoo's 116-year history
A healthy armadillo pup was born at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium-- the first in the zoo's 116-year history.
A healthy armadillo pup was born at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium-- the first in the zoo's 116-year history.
2 injured in hit-and-run crash near Eatonville, WSP looking for suspects
Two people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near Eatonville, and Washington State Patrol needs help identifying the suspect.
Two people were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash near Eatonville, and Washington State Patrol needs help identifying the suspect.
Gig Harbor officer hit by suspected drunk driver, only minor injuries
A Gig Harbor police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning.
A Gig Harbor police officer was hit by a suspected drunk driver early Sunday morning.
Person hit, killed by suspected drunk driver in Puyallup
A person was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Puyallup.
A person was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver in Puyallup.
Pierce Co. crooks are getting away with auto theft easily, authorities say
Part of a policy to keep the jail population low during the pandemic has led Pierce County law enforcement to release car thief suspects shortly after arresting them. They are saying it's now contributing to a huge spike in thefts.
Part of a policy to keep the jail population low during the pandemic has led Pierce County law enforcement to release car thief suspects shortly after arresting them. They are saying it's now contributing to a huge spike in thefts.
3 suspects wanted in connection with deadly stabbing outside Lakewood bar turn themselves in
Three suspects who were wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing outside of a Lakewood bar have turned themselves in, according to Lakewood police.
Three suspects who were wanted in connection with a deadly stabbing outside of a Lakewood bar have turned themselves in, according to Lakewood police.
6 dogs rescued from Tacoma house fire
Multiple dogs were rescued Friday morning after a house fire in Tacoma, officials said.
Multiple dogs were rescued Friday morning after a house fire in Tacoma, officials said.
102-year-old WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor reflects on his service in the U.S. Navy
Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who fought for the nation’s freedom. Washington is home to some veterans who served in some of the most significant battles in world history.
Veterans Day is a time to honor the men and women who fought for the nation’s freedom. Washington is home to some veterans who served in some of the most significant battles in world history.
Crews knock down fire at abandoned house in Fife
Fire investigators what caused a fire early Thursday morning at an abandoned house in Fife.
Fire investigators what caused a fire early Thursday morning at an abandoned house in Fife.
Tacoma woman stabbed while trying to help neighbor who was stabbed first
A man suspected of stabbing a Tacoma woman now faces murder charges, as the victim died from her injuries on Sunday.
A man suspected of stabbing a Tacoma woman now faces murder charges, as the victim died from her injuries on Sunday.
Neighbors worry geoduck farm will industrialize tranquil lagoon
Taylor Shellfish hope to turn a portion of a Key Peninsula into a farm for the Pacific Northwest’s iconic clam that could help grow the company’s business, but detractors worry the plans would spread negatively impact the local environment.
Taylor Shellfish hope to turn a portion of a Key Peninsula into a farm for the Pacific Northwest’s iconic clam that could help grow the company’s business, but detractors worry the plans would spread negatively impact the local environment.
Neighbors worry geoduck farm will industrialize tranquil lagoon
A local family business with more than a century?s old tie to the community is now even closer to expanding its geoduck business in Puget Sound.
A local family business with more than a century?s old tie to the community is now even closer to expanding its geoduck business in Puget Sound.
Students in Steilacoom walk out of class demanding a teacher accused of sexual misconduct to be fired
Dozens of students at Steilacoom High School walked out of class Wednesday, demanding a teacher accused of sexual misconduct to be fired.
Dozens of students at Steilacoom High School walked out of class Wednesday, demanding a teacher accused of sexual misconduct to be fired.
Students walk out to protest sexual harassment case
Dozens of students at Steilacoom High School walked out of class today, demanding a teacher accused of sexual misconduct be fired.
Dozens of students at Steilacoom High School walked out of class today, demanding a teacher accused of sexual misconduct be fired.
Washington scientist admits faking steel-test results for Navy submarines
A metallurgist in Washington state pleaded guilty to fraud Monday after she spent decades faking the results of strength tests on steel that was being used to make U.S. Navy submarines.
A metallurgist in Washington state pleaded guilty to fraud Monday after she spent decades faking the results of strength tests on steel that was being used to make U.S. Navy submarines.
Federal way police officer recovering at home: 'I felt the pain in my stomach and I knew I was actually shot'
A Federal Way police officer is back at home and recovering after he was nearly killed by a burglary suspect who shot him.
A Federal Way police officer is back at home and recovering after he was nearly killed by a burglary suspect who shot him.
Veterans 'feel productive again' thanks to program in Orting towards recovery from homelessness
Veterans recovering from homelessness are finding their new start in Pierce County. Progress is being made at Orting Veterans Village, located on five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home. The tiny home village opened in May 2021, and military members said the new program is changing their lives.
Veterans recovering from homelessness are finding their new start in Pierce County. Progress is being made at Orting Veterans Village, located on five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home. The tiny home village opened in May 2021, and military members said the new program is changing their lives.
JBLM soldiers return home from Fort McCoy operation helping Afghan refugees
Roughly 80 soldiers have returned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, coming home after helping Afghan refugees during Operation Allies Welcome.
Roughly 80 soldiers have returned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, coming home after helping Afghan refugees during Operation Allies Welcome.