Tavern spawns dozens of health complaints as some worry Pierce County destined for Phase 1 rollback
As Pierce County only recently fell back into Phase 2, a combination of rising infections and perception that some businesses are avoiding health guidelines has led some to worry a rollback to Phase 1 might be all but inevitable.
As Pierce County only recently fell back into Phase 2, a combination of rising infections and perception that some businesses are avoiding health guidelines has led some to worry a rollback to Phase 1 might be all but inevitable.
'We’ve had to wait too long': Ellis family hope for answers soon from investigators
In the time since the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody, the George Floyd incident happened, charges were filed, and now there has been a verdict found; in comparison, the Ellis family is still waiting for answers.
In the time since the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody, the George Floyd incident happened, charges were filed, and now there has been a verdict found; in comparison, the Ellis family is still waiting for answers.
DNR head says new legislation will help battle more destructive wildfire seasons
Many say the 2021 wildfire season has begun early, including Washington state’s Department of Natural Resources. The agency says it has responded to an unprecedented 91 wildfires in a single week across our state already.
Many say the 2021 wildfire season has begun early, including Washington state’s Department of Natural Resources. The agency says it has responded to an unprecedented 91 wildfires in a single week across our state already.
Washington wildfire season has arrived early
Washington firefighters continue monitoring a number of small brushfires that flared up late last week and weekend. It is a phenomenon firefighters are seeing more frequently and earlier in the year as each wildfire season moves into western Washington.
Washington firefighters continue monitoring a number of small brushfires that flared up late last week and weekend. It is a phenomenon firefighters are seeing more frequently and earlier in the year as each wildfire season moves into western Washington.
Eighteen people displaced after fire at Tacoma apartment complex
Firefighters say six to nine units were damaged.
Firefighters say six to nine units were damaged.
Mother of son who drowned hopes sharing his story will save lives this year
As the weather gets nicer and the water looks more and more inviting, one mom hopes sharing her son’s story will help save lives this year.
As the weather gets nicer and the water looks more and more inviting, one mom hopes sharing her son’s story will help save lives this year.
Pierce County fire crews battle brush fire near Eatonville
Fire crews are working to fully extinguish a brush fire spanning multiple acres in south Pierce County Friday.
Fire crews are working to fully extinguish a brush fire spanning multiple acres in south Pierce County Friday.
Pandemic restrictions may complicate your plans to beat the heat this weekend
First responders are warning families that diving into lakes and rivers leave temperatures have taken lives before. Plus, health restrictions also mean some public parks are restricting access to keep social distancing requirements.
First responders are warning families that diving into lakes and rivers leave temperatures have taken lives before. Plus, health restrictions also mean some public parks are restricting access to keep social distancing requirements.
Man charged with killing stepfather near Lake Kapowsin
A man has been charged with first-degree murder for reportedly killing his stepfather near Lake Kapowsin.
A man has been charged with first-degree murder for reportedly killing his stepfather near Lake Kapowsin.
Authorities investigating police shooting in Pierce County
Authorities in Pierce County are investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Authorities in Pierce County are investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide
Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.
Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.
Murder Mystery: Family of woman shot to death at popular Tacoma waterfront spot pleads for answers
It’s been one week since a 29-year-old Tacoma woman was shot to death at a popular waterfront hangout, and her family still has no idea why.
It’s been one week since a 29-year-old Tacoma woman was shot to death at a popular waterfront hangout, and her family still has no idea why.
Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails
One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses
On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs.
On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs.
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in Pierce County deputy shooting
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.
Pierce County's rollback to Phase 2 could impact start of high school basketball, wrestling seasons
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
‘Devastating:’ Pierce County employees react to Phase 2 rollback
The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.
The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.
Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Washington state businesses call on Gov. Inslee to pause plans to roll back some counties to Phase 2
Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.
Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.