Standoff in Lakewood
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A standoff between police and murder suspects has prompted evacuations at a Lakewood apartment complex.

Locally designed ballot boxes collecting votes across the country

A local company is helping secure the vote through the ballot drop box. LaserFab Inc. in Puyallup makes Vote Armor ballot drop boxes that will be used in a dozen states for the November election. 

City of Tacoma creating database to help local businesses

The City of Tacoma is working to create a new way to help its local businesses reach customers directly during the pandemic.

Detectives warn Pierce and Thurston County boat owners of recent thefts to secure fishing boats and trailers

The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is warning boat owners that thieves have stolen roughly 50 fishing boats, motors and trailers in Pierce and Thurston County since August 1st.  

Small plane crash lands near Graham after losing power

A small plane crash-landed Saturday in a church parking lot near Graham after losing power, fire officials said. 

Small plane crash lands in Pierce County parking lot

A small plane crash-landed Thursday afternoon in a Pierce County parking lot just outside of a strip mall. Authorities said no serious injuries were reported.

Puyallup schools likely won't return in person until 2021 following uptick in COVID cases

The Puyallup School District Superintendent announced Wednesday night that with COVID-19 cases on the rise, it does not appear that any students, aside from special education, will be back in the classroom before the end of this year.

36 dogs seized from Tacoma home less than a year after similar incident at same property

Pierce County sheriff's officials say animal control officers seized three dozen dogs, including 15 puppies, from a Tacoma home as part of an ongoing investigation.

Tacoma seeing most homicides in more than 20 years

Authorities say more people have been killed in Tacoma, Washington, this year than in any of the last 22 years.

Landlords receive little support with mounting financial pressure

As Governor Jay Inslee is set to sign an updated proclamation to extend the eviction moratorium through December 31, landlords are speaking out about the financial pressure that is mounting each month.

ID needed of thief who ransacked car dealership office in Fife and stole four vehicles

 The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public's help to identify a burglary who smashed out a window at I-5 Motors in Fife early Wednesday morning, ransacked the office, stole owner’s manuals and car keys.

Restaurant Rally program designed to entice dine-in customers with 30% discount

A new program offered to restaurant owners in the South Sound is meant to entice diners back to their favorite haunts for a sit-down mean and up to 30% off their bill.

Man accused of killing star Federal Way High School student-athlete faces judge

A promising and bright young man was tragically shot and killed while attending a birthday party in late September. On Friday, at the Pierce County Courthouse, his accused killer faced a judge for the first time.