Prison group sues to keep immigrant detention center open
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Pierce County returns to Phase 3
Pierce County businesses are welcoming increased capacity Tuesday after a month of being stuck in Phase 2.
Pierce County businesses are welcoming increased capacity Tuesday after a month of being stuck in Phase 2.
Gov. Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Tacoma bar’s liquor license suspended after dozens of complaints
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has suspended the license of a bar in Tacoma for 180 days, after months of complaints and citations.
Garden to Glass: Pierce County sisters and farmers open soda fountain using their crops
Everything these sisters grow goes into their syrups and drinks. Essentially, they’re a cocktail farm.
Everything these sisters grow goes into their syrups and drinks. Essentially, they’re a cocktail farm.
Health officials say overdose deaths in Pierce County are high, but treatment rates low
Washington’s battle with fentanyl continues to worsen, and data from the CDC shows Washington had one the highest increase of opioid overdose deaths in 2020.
Washington’s battle with fentanyl continues to worsen, and data from the CDC shows Washington had one the highest increase of opioid overdose deaths in 2020.
Pierce County escapes the threat of a rollback for now thanks to the state's reopening plan
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
Just as Pierce County was bracing for another possible rollback to Phase 1 of the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Jay Inslee made an announcement giving the community hope.
12 dogs, including 11 puppies, found abandoned in Point Defiance Park bathroom
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.
12 dogs, including 11 puppies, found abandoned in Point Defiance Park bathroom
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.
A female dog and her 11 puppies are now recovering after being abandoned inside a bathroom at Point Defiance Park in Pierce County last week.
Person found dead after shooting between suspect, Pierce County deputy
One person was shot Wednesday after a shooting broke out between an armed suspect and a Pierce County sheriff’s deputy.
One person was shot Wednesday after a shooting broke out between an armed suspect and a Pierce County sheriff’s deputy.
Tacoma invests $1.43M to help keep working families impacted by COVID-19 from losing their homes
The City of Tacoma is investing $1.43 million to help folks stay in their homes, as concerns of foreclosures sweep across the country.
The City of Tacoma is investing $1.43 million to help folks stay in their homes, as concerns of foreclosures sweep across the country.
Convenience store owner's message for maskless customer who stabbed him: 'Wear your mask'
A father and his son who were attacked on Monday at their Tacoma convenience store by a customer armed with a knife have since been released from the hospital.
A father and his son who were attacked on Monday at their Tacoma convenience store by a customer armed with a knife have since been released from the hospital.
Woman arrested for vehicular homicide after hitting, killing person changing tire on I-5 in Tacoma
A woman was arrested for vehicular homicide Monday morning after hitting and killing a person changing a tire on Interstate 5 in Tacoma.
A woman was arrested for vehicular homicide Monday morning after hitting and killing a person changing a tire on Interstate 5 in Tacoma.
Woman arrested for vehicular homicide after hitting, killing person changing tire on I-5
A woman was arrested for vehicular homicide Monday morning after hitting and killing person changing a tire on Interstate 5 in Tacoma.
A woman was arrested for vehicular homicide Monday morning after hitting and killing person changing a tire on Interstate 5 in Tacoma.
2 men stabbed in Tacoma on Monday
Tacoma police are investigating after two men were stabbed on Monday afternoon.
Tacoma police are investigating after two men were stabbed on Monday afternoon.
2 men shot and killed in Tacoma on Sunday
Tacoma Police are investigating a double homicide after two men were shot and killed early Sunday morning.
Tacoma Police are investigating a double homicide after two men were shot and killed early Sunday morning.
Small Tacoma restaurant closes doors on Mother's Day to feed folks experiencing hard times
Instead of taking advantage of one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, one small Tacoma business is closing its doors to give back on Mother’s Day.
Instead of taking advantage of one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, one small Tacoma business is closing its doors to give back on Mother’s Day.
Small Tacoma restaurant owner closes door on Mother's Day to feed folks experiencing hard times
Instead of taking advantage of one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, one small Tacoma business is closing its doors to give back on Mother?s Day.
Instead of taking advantage of one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, one small Tacoma business is closing its doors to give back on Mother?s Day.
Pierce County high school basketball seasons still on thanks to outdoor arena plans
Due to Phase 2 restrictions in Pierce County, indoor high school basketball is impossible. However, league officials found a unique way for the season to continue.
Due to Phase 2 restrictions in Pierce County, indoor high school basketball is impossible. However, league officials found a unique way for the season to continue.
All lanes reopen on I-5 North in Fife after two major crashes, one fatal, closes interstate for hours
All lanes have reopened northbound on I-5 by 3 p.m. near Fife Friday after two major crashes Friday morning.
All lanes have reopened northbound on I-5 by 3 p.m. near Fife Friday after two major crashes Friday morning.