Demonstrations, search for investigator continues into Sheriff Troyer controversy

The Pierce County Council continues its search for an outside investigator to look into the controversy surrounding Sheriff Ed Troyer Friday as demonstrators gathered outside his office to call for his resignation.

'Tacoma Online' to become its own standalone school in the district

Next fall, a new school is launching in the Tacoma Public Schools district, but it’s not your traditional brick-and-mortar school.

Puyallup mom takes action against street racing after death of her sister

One young mom in Puyallup is taking action against the rising issue of street racing in the community following a tragic loss in her own family.

Tacoma to crack down on street racing with proposed law

Tacoma leaders and the community are fed up with issues surrounding street racing in the city. That's why the city is proposing a new law to crack down on the dangerous activity.

Judge: Amtrak, not engineer, liable for deadly 2017 derailment

A judge has ruled that Amtrak is strictly liable for the claim of its engineer who sued for his injuries after a deadly 2017 derailment south of Tacoma, Washington.

Suspects sought after shooting involving Bonney Lake police officer

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect after a shooting involving an officer with the Bonney Lake Police Department. 

Pierce County Council wants independent investigation of sheriff's 911 call on Black newspaper carrier

The Pierce County Council announced that it wants to launch an independent investigation of Sheriff Ed Troyer following accusations of racial profiling a Black newspaper carrier in his neighborhood. 

Pierce County Council wants independent investigation into Sheriff
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The Pierce County Council has called for an independent investigation of Sheriff Ed Troyer's 911 call on a Black newspaper carrier.

Two shot in suspected home invasion at Puyallup apartment complex

Two men were taken to a hospital in serious condition after they were shot during a suspected home invasion and attempted robbery in Puyallup. 

Double shooting in Puyallup
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A tenant at Riverside Park apartments says he shot two of the three people who tried to rob him in a home invasion.

Child hospitalized after Tacoma house fire succumbs to injuries

A child sent to the hospital following a house fire in Tacoma early Sunday morning has died, fire officials said. 

Seattle firefighter arrested in Pierce County child sex sting

Four men were arrested in Pierce County for allegedly trying to have sex with children, including a Seattle Fire Department employee.

Pierce County sheriff elicits massive police response after claiming newspaper delivery man threatened him

Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer is under fire after a Seattle Times report revealed he called 911 on a Black newspaper delivery driver near his home and told dispatch the man threatened Troyer's life. When questioned later by a Tacoma police officer, the sheriff said he'd never been threatened. 

City of Tacoma releases full report on policing recommendations

The City of Tacoma released it's final report from a third-party organization looking into police reform recommendations.

Q13 viewer surprises mother of three by donating stimulus check to her

A mother of three has a little extra help this month thanks to a Q13 News viewer who is donating her stimulus check to the family.

Teen pistol-whipped during violent road rage incident in Pierce County

Washington State Patrol troopers are searching for a man accused of violently pistol-whipping a teenager in a shocking road rage incident.