Pierce County

Two people were hospitalized, and five people were taken into custody after a shooting early Thursday morning at a Motel 6 in Fife.

Charges will not be filed against the man arrested following an Amber Alert in Tacoma, as evidence did not show criminal intent and the child's father expressed appreciation for the man's actions.

A 39-year-old woman now faces more serious charges following a crash that killed a pedestrian on the sidewalk during the Fourth of July holiday.

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue says that have a "busy 24 hours" after receiving hundreds of calls as residents celebrated Fourth of July. They expect more going into the weekend.

A suspected DUI driver hit and killed a pedestrian on the sidewalk in Parkland on Friday.

Law enforcement personnel are reminding the public that M-80s and other similar devices are considered explosives and not fireworks. A man in his forties was just arrested for possessing explosives.

"At no point would I say this family had what I would describe as peace and, sadly, I can’t claim that they have peace now," said Ellis Family attorney James Bible.

Tacoma Fire responded to 18 firework-related calls on the 4th of July last year.

Hundreds of Tacoma residents were without power Wednesday morning after a car crash knocked down power lines.