Investigators describe why Puyallup commercial fire was so difficult to put out
Fire crews have wrapped up their investigation into a massive cold storage facility fire in Puyallup that burned for nearly a week.
Fire crews have wrapped up their investigation into a massive cold storage facility fire in Puyallup that burned for nearly a week.
Washington hospitals seeing more pregnant COVID patients
The latest and most troubling numbers of the COVID-19 surge across Washington have health officials pleading for people to get vaccinated.
The latest and most troubling numbers of the COVID-19 surge across Washington have health officials pleading for people to get vaccinated.
JBLM soldiers train to help battle California’s historic wildfires
The soldiers based in the Puget Sound region are poised to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice, and now, they're getting ready to fight the historic wildfires in California.
The soldiers based in the Puget Sound region are poised to deploy anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice, and now, they're getting ready to fight the historic wildfires in California.
'We think it?s a bad idea:' Washington State Hospital Association says to avoid mass events, state fair
The Washington State Health Association (WSHA) is advising people to avoid large gatherings, including the Washington State Fair that starts on Friday. "Yes, we think it?s a bad idea. Anybody disagree with me?" asked Cassie Sauer, President of WSHA. Another member echoed Sauer?s thoughts and said, "I think it?s a very bad idea."
The Washington State Health Association (WSHA) is advising people to avoid large gatherings, including the Washington State Fair that starts on Friday. "Yes, we think it?s a bad idea. Anybody disagree with me?" asked Cassie Sauer, President of WSHA. Another member echoed Sauer?s thoughts and said, "I think it?s a very bad idea."
Deputies: Man shot, killed contractor after arguing about cost of tile work
Deputies arrested a man Saturday who they say shot and killed a contract doing tile work after arguing about the price.
Deputies arrested a man Saturday who they say shot and killed a contract doing tile work after arguing about the price.
No charges for caretakers after 4 vulnerable adults went missing for days in Pierce County
Pierce County prosecutors are not yet filing charges against two women who were arrested after four vulnerable adults went missing for several days. But charges could come if new evidence is uncovered.
Pierce County prosecutors are not yet filing charges against two women who were arrested after four vulnerable adults went missing for several days. But charges could come if new evidence is uncovered.
Vulnerable adults found safe, caregivers arrested in Tacoma
Two Pierce County caregivers have now been arrested after disappearing with four vulnerable adults.
Two Pierce County caregivers have now been arrested after disappearing with four vulnerable adults.
Pierce County firefighters concerned over staffing shortages due to vaccine mandate
The deadline for Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate for state workers is approaching.
The deadline for Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate for state workers is approaching.
Community divided in Eatonville over COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID-19 contact between student-athletes.
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID-19 contact between student-athletes.
Community divided in Eatonville over COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID contact between student athletes.
Parents and community members argued back and forth Wednesday night in Eatonville over a piece of technology meant to monitor possible COVID contact between student athletes.
No charges for caretakers after 4 vulnerable adults kept in van for days in Pierce County
Four vulnerable adults and their two caretakers were found safe on Wednesday at a Tacoma hotel.
Four vulnerable adults and their two caretakers were found safe on Wednesday at a Tacoma hotel.
Missing adults found, caretakers booked into jail
Vulnerable adults were found safe after missing for over 24 hours. Their caretakers have been booked into Pierce County Jail
Vulnerable adults were found safe after missing for over 24 hours. Their caretakers have been booked into Pierce County Jail
Pierce Co. worries about firefighter exodus over vaccine mandate
Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say about 30 percent of their departments or membership have yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.
Fire chiefs and union leaders in Pierce County, Washington, say about 30 percent of their departments or membership have yet to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they worry that a vaccinate mandate will prompt people to quit.
Eatonville School District implements digital COVID-19 monitors for student-athletes
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID-19 among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
Search continues for 4 missing vulnerable adults in Washington
Four vulnerable adults and two caretakers now missing for several days. They were last seen in Pierce County.
Four vulnerable adults and two caretakers now missing for several days. They were last seen in Pierce County.
4 vulnerable adults, 2 caretakers missing out of Pierce County
Detectives say four vulnerable adults and their caretakers were last seen on Aug 23 at the Department of Social and Health Services Office in Tacoma
Detectives say four vulnerable adults and their caretakers were last seen on Aug 23 at the Department of Social and Health Services Office in Tacoma
Eatonville School District implements digital monitors for COVID
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
A Pierce County high school is using digital monitors to track the possible spread of COVID among student-athletes, causing controversy both in and outside of the community.
Tacoma city leaders discuss plans to address concerning increase in violent crimes
In 2020, Tacoma saw the most violent crimes per capita than other communities in Washington, according to interim police chief for the Tacoma Police Department, Mike Ake.
In 2020, Tacoma saw the most violent crimes per capita than other communities in Washington, according to interim police chief for the Tacoma Police Department, Mike Ake.
Toll rates to increase for SR 99 tunnel, SR 520 bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted toll rate increases during a hearing on Tuesday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the SR 99 tunnel and SR 520 bridge.
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) adopted toll rate increases during a hearing on Tuesday for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, the SR 99 tunnel and SR 520 bridge.
Washington fairgrounds prepare for crowds and COVID mitigation
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.
It’s that time of year again: fairgrounds across the region are gearing up to attract large numbers of people with food and craft vendors, live music and a chance for communities to gather in ways they have not been able to in a very long time.