Why it took over a year to charge Pierce County man in sprawling animal cruelty, dog-fighting case

A Pierce County man is facing 75 animal cruelty and animal fighting charges, but some are questioning why it took more than a year - and 107 dogs seized from his home - to file charges.

Tacoma man suspected of dog-fighting faces more animal cruelty charges

A Tacoma man who's had more than 100 dogs seized from his property over the past 14 months was arrested again Wednesday evening after authorities took 23 more dogs.

Empty training mortar found at former Parkland homeless camp

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office bomb squad has found an "inert" mortar round at an abandoned homeless camp in Parkland.

2 shot, 1 killed at large house party in Puyallup

A once quiet cul-de-sac is now at the center of a deadly shooting investigation in Puyallup.

Man arrested after deadly shooting in Parkland
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The suspect confronted the victim for trespassing on a neighbor's property and allegedly shot him after an argument, police say.

Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred

Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom. 

Tacoma teachers plan sick-out
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Teachers are calling in sick en masse to highlight their concerns about returning to in-person learning.