Dozens of dogs rescued in Tacoma cruelty investigation now up for adoption

More than three dozen dogs rescued from a home in Tacoma amid a cruelty investigation have shown "true resilience" and are ready to find their forever homes. 

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More than three dozen dogs taken during a Tacoma cruelty investigation are ready for forever homes.

Pierce County deputy dies after suffering medical emergency while on duty

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a veteran deputy who died after he was found unresponsive in his patrol unit early Tuesday morning. 

Pierce County mourns death of veteran deputy
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The deputy was found unresponsive in his patrol car after suffering a medical emergency and later died at a hospital.

City of Tacoma proposing reduced fire engine service

The City of Tacoma is considering a proposal to reduce fire engine service as part of its 2021-2022 budget.Hans Stegemoeller lives next to one of Tacoma's 16 firehouses and said he's torn about the proposal."The first thought that I had was maybe that's a bad thing because I don't want to have an emergency and not have help, but the more I think about it, I just want to know more about the numbers and how much we're using right now," said Stegemoeller.The city proposed shifting resources from fire engines to basic life support (BLS) transport units; a service the Tacoma Fire Department does not provide.

Two troopers injured in collision while responding to crash on I-5 South in Lakewood

Two Washington State Patrol troopers were injured in a collision with each other early Thursday morning while responding to a separate crash on I-5 South in Lakewood.

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One trooper collided into another while both were responding to a separate crash.

Pierce County hits record high number of reported COVID-19 cases

With the holiday season fast approaching, health officials across the state are getting increasingly worried about the spread of COVID-19.

30-year-old domestic violence suspect dies in Puyallup police shooting

Neighbors in the South Sound are reeling after a man died during a Sunday evening shooting by police. Officials say he was suspected of a domestic violence incident that occurred in Carbonado earlier that day.

Long line of last minute voters in Pierce County

Just one day before Election Day, last minute voters lined up at the Pierce County Elections Office in Tacoma."I'm 40 years old and I was thinking to myself, I've never voted.