Woman jumps out of burning University Place apartment; fire investigated as arson

Detectives are investigating an early morning fire as a possible arson after a witness reported seeing someone throw a Molotov cocktail at a home in University Place.

Pierce County Council extends CARES Act relief to support Restaurant Rally restaurants, local food banks

Hundreds of Pierce County restaurants will receive additional funds as part of the council's unanimous vote to extend the CARES Act relief funds and create a program to support a dozen local food banks amid the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Attorney general deciding charges in death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma

The Washington State Patrol has finished its investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died while being restrained by Tacoma police officers.

4-year-old girl shot in Tacoma

A 4-year-old girl was taken to a hospital Sunday after being shot in her home. 

Dozens of dogs rescued in Tacoma cruelty investigation now up for adoption

More than three dozen dogs rescued from a home in Tacoma amid a cruelty investigation have shown "true resilience" and are ready to find their forever homes. 

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More than three dozen dogs taken during a Tacoma cruelty investigation are ready for forever homes.

Pierce County deputy dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a veteran deputy who died after he was found unresponsive in his patrol unit early Tuesday morning. 

Pierce County mourns death of veteran deputy
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The deputy was found unresponsive in his patrol car after suffering a medical emergency and later died at a hospital.

City of Tacoma proposing reduced fire engine service

The City of Tacoma is considering a proposal to reduce fire engine service as part of its 2021-2022 budget.Hans Stegemoeller lives next to one of Tacoma's 16 firehouses and said he's torn about the proposal."The first thought that I had was maybe that's a bad thing because I don't want to have an emergency and not have help, but the more I think about it, I just want to know more about the numbers and how much we're using right now," said Stegemoeller.The city proposed shifting resources from fire engines to basic life support (BLS) transport units; a service the Tacoma Fire Department does not provide.