AG's Office to investigate Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer at Inslee's request

The state Attorney General's office will open a criminal investigation into Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer over his January 911 call accusing a Black newspaper delivery driver of threatening to kill him. 

Pierce County could go back to Phase 1 of state's reopening plan
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Nigel Turner with the Pierce County Public Health Department talks rising COVID case numbers, hospitalizations and the possibility that Pierce County could roll back to Phase 1 of the state's reopening plan.

Tavern spawns dozens of health complaints as some worry Pierce County destined for Phase 1 rollback

As Pierce County only recently fell back into Phase 2, a combination of rising infections and perception that some businesses are avoiding health guidelines has led some to worry a rollback to Phase 1 might be all but inevitable.

'We’ve had to wait too long': Ellis family hope for answers soon from investigators

In the time since the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody, the George Floyd incident happened, charges were filed, and now there has been a verdict found; in comparison, the Ellis family is still waiting for answers.

DNR head says new legislation will help battle more destructive wildfire seasons

Many say the 2021 wildfire season has begun early, including Washington state’s Department of Natural Resources. The agency says it has responded to an unprecedented 91 wildfires in a single week across our state already.

Washington wildfire season has arrived early

Washington firefighters continue monitoring a number of small brushfires that flared up late last week and weekend. It is a phenomenon firefighters are seeing more frequently and earlier in the year as each wildfire season moves into western Washington.

Mother of son who drowned hopes sharing his story will save lives this year

As the weather gets nicer and the water looks more and more inviting, one mom hopes sharing her son’s story will help save lives this year.

Pierce County fire crews battle brush fire near Eatonville

Fire crews are working to fully extinguish a brush fire spanning multiple acres in south Pierce County Friday.

Pandemic restrictions may complicate your plans to beat the heat this weekend

First responders are warning families that diving into lakes and rivers leave temperatures have taken lives before. Plus, health restrictions also mean some public parks are restricting access to keep social distancing requirements.

Man charged with killing stepfather near Lake Kapowsin

A man has been charged with first-degree murder for reportedly killing his stepfather near Lake Kapowsin. 

Authorities investigating police shooting in Pierce County

Authorities in Pierce County are investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday afternoon.

Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide

Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.

Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails

One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.

Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses

On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs. 

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in Pierce County deputy shooting

A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.