Pierce Co. conservation group blazes trail to fight climate change, help local ecology

Pierce Conservation District plans to sell carbon credits to help pay for their work improving our local ecology. Two sites already planted will offset an estimated 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

Unsolved homicide: Man killed in double shooting in Tacoma

A 55-year-old man died after being shot after midnight Friday in Tacoma. Now, detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspects.

School-based rapid COVID-19 testing piloted at three districts in Pierce County

Rapid antigen COVID-19 testing has been a big part of getting college and professional sports back on the field, on the court, and on the screens of fans.

Man shot in leg by deputy during raid gets $1.25M settlement

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has agreed to pay $1.25 million to a man who was shot in the knee by a deputy during a SWAT team raid at a residence in Bonney Lake.

Man steals Tacoma Police patrol vehicle, crashes in King County

Police in Tacoma have arrested a man who reportedly stole a police patrol vehicle and crashed it before fleeing the scene. 

U.S. Justice Department sues over Puyallup River pollution

The U.S. Justice Department is suing the owners of the Electron dam for violating the Clean Water Act by polluting the Puyallup River.

MultiCare healthcare workers strike, urging need for more PPEs, staff support

Healthcare workers with MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care went on strike Monday to bring awareness they say to a lack of proper protective equipment provided to staff and ongoing worker fatigue, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Washington state.

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.