Prosecutor finds deadly police shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr. 'justified and lawful'
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has concluded that the fatal shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in southwest Washington during an undercover drug investigation, was "justified and lawful."
The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has concluded that the fatal shooting of Kevin Peterson Jr., a Black man killed by deputies in southwest Washington during an undercover drug investigation, was "justified and lawful."
More COVID-19 cases linked to Watershed Music Festival
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
A cluster of COVID-19 outbreaks has been connected to the three-day Watershed Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Grant County, according to health officials.
Driver warns of road rage dangers after he was shot at in his car in Tacoma
A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.
A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.
Driver warns of road rage dangers after he was shot at in his car
A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.
A man shot at this past week during a road rage incident, shares his story with Q13 News in the hopes others will never deal with the same situation.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into ditch along SR 410 in Buckley
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday morning on State Route 410 in Pierce County.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday morning on State Route 410 in Pierce County.
Police investigating deadly crash involving semi-truck in Tacoma
The driver of a pickup truck was killed in a collision with a semi-truck Saturday morning in Tacoma.
The driver of a pickup truck was killed in a collision with a semi-truck Saturday morning in Tacoma.
Prominent fact-checker Snopes apologizes for plagiarism
The co-founder and CEO of the fact-checking site Snopes.com has acknowledged plagiarizing from dozens of articles done by mainstream news outlets over several years, calling the appropriations "serious lapses in judgment."
The co-founder and CEO of the fact-checking site Snopes.com has acknowledged plagiarizing from dozens of articles done by mainstream news outlets over several years, calling the appropriations "serious lapses in judgment."
Point Defiance Zoo animals keeping cool during heat wave
As a second heat wave hits western Washington, keepers at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park have found ways to keep the animals cool.
As a second heat wave hits western Washington, keepers at Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park have found ways to keep the animals cool.
Small plane crash at Pierce County airport sparks small fire
A small plane crashed at the Pierce County airport Thursday afternoon in Puyallup, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The pilot was the only person on board, and their condition is unclear.
A small plane crashed at the Pierce County airport Thursday afternoon in Puyallup, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The pilot was the only person on board, and their condition is unclear.
Tacoma mayor, police chief to host study sessions discussing violent crimes increase
Tacoma is beloved as the "City of Destiny," and its leaders are trying to curb a concerning increase of violent crimes to uphold its good name.
Tacoma is beloved as the "City of Destiny," and its leaders are trying to curb a concerning increase of violent crimes to uphold its good name.
Police: Man calls 911 after shooting neighbor in Tacoma
Tacoma police responded to a shooting at the 5600 block of S K St around 8 p.m. Wednesday after a man told 911 that he had shot his neighbor, according to authorities.
Tacoma police responded to a shooting at the 5600 block of S K St around 8 p.m. Wednesday after a man told 911 that he had shot his neighbor, according to authorities.
Tacoma City council members call for increase police presence after increasing violent crimes
Several Tacoma city leaders are requesting more police presence on the streets to curb the increase in violent crime.
Several Tacoma city leaders are requesting more police presence on the streets to curb the increase in violent crime.
Tree falls onto power line, sparking brush fire in Pierce County
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
Crews were working on a brush fire in the South Hill area after a lieutenant on his way to work reported seeing a tree fall onto a power line.
South Hill brush fire
Residents forced to leave their homes due to a fire in Puyallup
Residents forced to leave their homes due to a fire in Puyallup
COVID outbreak at facility for immigrant detainees worsens
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases that started in June at a facility for detained immigrants in Tacoma, Washington, has continued to worsen.
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases that started in June at a facility for detained immigrants in Tacoma, Washington, has continued to worsen.
Police: Tacoma seeing 193% increase in arsons this summer
Tacoma is facing a massive increase in arsons and city leaders are taking immediate action to curb these dangerous crimes.
Tacoma is facing a massive increase in arsons and city leaders are taking immediate action to curb these dangerous crimes.
Tacoma sees 193% increase in arsons this summer
Tacoma is facing a massive increase in arsons and city leaders are taking immediate action to curb these dangerous crimes.
Tacoma is facing a massive increase in arsons and city leaders are taking immediate action to curb these dangerous crimes.
Drug dealer who assaulted inmate and threatened witness sentenced 8 years in prison
A drug dealer who used an explosive to intimidate a witness about testifying against him was sentenced to 100 months in prison last week.
A drug dealer who used an explosive to intimidate a witness about testifying against him was sentenced to 100 months in prison last week.
Teenage suspect arrested in shooting death of 16-year-old in Kohl's parking lot
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting of a 16-year-old in South Hill, Pierce County late July.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting of a 16-year-old in South Hill, Pierce County late July.
Police investigating deadly stabbing in Tacoma
Tacoma police found an unresponsive man with signs of trauma near 400 S I Street on around 5 a.m. Monday.
Tacoma police found an unresponsive man with signs of trauma near 400 S I Street on around 5 a.m. Monday.