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.
Chambers Bay's award-winning golf pro inspires students on and off the course
As we celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Q13 News is highlighting a local award-winning golf pro and instructor who is helping grow the game by teaching community members lessons they can use on - and off - the course.
As we celebrate Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Q13 News is highlighting a local award-winning golf pro and instructor who is helping grow the game by teaching community members lessons they can use on - and off - the course.
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 has faced a difficult year with community and police relations. Several incidents involving the Tacoma Police Department garnered high-profile attention, and created tension with the city. City officials have said they know change needs to happen; the question was finding out exactly what and how to change.
The City of Tacoma is making big changes to its police department following months of research. The city has faced a difficult year with community and police relations. Several incidents involving the Tacoma Police Department garnered high-profile attention, and created tension with the city. City officials have said they know change needs to happen; the question was finding out exactly what and how to change.
New tiny home village will support veterans experiencing homelessness in Pierce County
A new tiny home village in Pierce County will soon be home to dozens of veterans experiencing homelessness. The Orting Veterans Village stretches across five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
A new tiny home village in Pierce County will soon be home to dozens of veterans experiencing homelessness. The Orting Veterans Village stretches across five acres of land at the Washington Soldiers Home in Orting.
Washington governor signs sweeping police reform measures
The dozen bills Gov. Jay Inslee signed include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints and no-knock warrants such as the one that helped lead to Breonna Taylor’s killing in Louisville, Kentucky.
The dozen bills Gov. Jay Inslee signed include outright bans on police use of chokeholds, neck restraints and no-knock warrants such as the one that helped lead to Breonna Taylor’s killing in Louisville, Kentucky.
Police: Tacoma man won't face charges in shooting of car burglar
A Tacoma man will not face charges after shooting someone he says broke into his car on Sunday, Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said.
A Tacoma man will not face charges after shooting someone he says broke into his car on Sunday, Pierce County Sheriff's deputies said.
Prison group sues to keep immigrant detention center open
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Pierce County returns to Phase 3
Pierce County businesses are welcoming increased capacity Tuesday after a month of being stuck in Phase 2.
Pierce County businesses are welcoming increased capacity Tuesday after a month of being stuck in Phase 2.
Gov. Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Tacoma bar’s liquor license suspended after dozens of complaints
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
Garden to Glass: Pierce County sisters and farmers open soda fountain using their crops
Everything these sisters grow goes into their syrups and drinks. Essentially, they’re a cocktail farm.
Everything these sisters grow goes into their syrups and drinks. Essentially, they’re a cocktail farm.
Health officials say overdose deaths in Pierce County are high, but treatment rates low
Washington’s battle with fentanyl continues to worsen, and data from the CDC shows Washington had one the highest increase of opioid overdose deaths in 2020.
Washington’s battle with fentanyl continues to worsen, and data from the CDC shows Washington had one the highest increase of opioid overdose deaths in 2020.
Pierce County escapes the threat of a rollback for now thanks to the state's reopening plan
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
12 dogs, including 11 puppies, found abandoned in Point Defiance Park bathroom
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.