One of two vehicles found involved in deadly in hit-and-run on SR-512 near Lakewood

Officials have found one of the vehicles involved in a deadly hit-and-run car incident Friday night, killing a 39-year-old woman running along SR-512 in Lakewood.

Pierce County begins considering reopening elementary schools

On Friday, the county’s department of health released new guidelines for districts, now stating due to lower COVID numbers, schools can consider gradually bringing back elementary school students for in-person learning.

Volunteers look for clues in case of missing pregnant Tacoma woman

A group of volunteers say they feel they’ve made progress in the search for Kassanndra, after finding someone they say is a potential witness, someone who can help build the timeline for her last known whereabouts. It’s another potential piece to the puzzle that could help bring her home. 

Tacoma teacher on leave as district investigates possible hate group affiliation

A newly hired Tacoma Public Schools teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the district investigates allegations that he's affiliated with a hate group. 

Tacoma teacher on leave as district investigates possible hate group affiliation
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A newly hired Tacoma Public Schools teacher has been placed on administrative leave while the district investigates allegations that he's affiliated with a hate group.

Graham educators hope lessons learned in spring helps students ease into remote learning

Thousands of kids in the South Sound spent their first day back to school from home. Officials hoped lessons learned from the spring might make for an easier start this fall.

FBI announces arrest of fugitive in connection with 2010 Tacoma homicide

The FBI announced the arrest of Andres Maurice Mendez, a fugitive wanted in connection with the murder of Saul Lucas-Alfonso, who was shot and killed in Tacoma in 2010.

1 injured after multi-car crash on SR 512 in Lakewood

Traffic was diverted off of westbound SR 512 in Lakewood Wednesday afternoon after a crash involving multiple cars. One person was taken in critical condition to a Tacoma hospital.

Man in stable condition after Tacoma police shooting

A man is in stable condition after he was shot by Tacoma police officers Wednesday morning. Police have not said what prompted the officers to fire their weapons. 

Boris the polar bear, the oldest male of his species in human care, euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo

Boris, an elderly polar bear believed to be the oldest male of his species on the planet, was humanely euthanized at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on Sept. 1 following a significant decline in his health.

Home searched as case of missing pregnant woman from Pierce County now considered a homicide

The search continues for Kassanndra Cantrell, a missing and pregnant Pierce County woman family members haven’t seen or heard from in a week. Investigators said on Tuesday they're now treating the case as a homicide.

Pregnant woman missing in Pierce County

Investigators said Kassanndra Cantrell hasn't returned home or contacted her family since Tuesday, both of which are very unusual.

Family of man who died in Tacoma police custody announces $30 million lawsuit

The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.