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

Family sues Pierce County Health Department over requiring school closures

Essentially every school district across the state is starting out this fall with distance learning, but Pierce County is the only county where local health officials aren’t giving schools a choice.

One dead, six displaced in Parkland house fire

A man died in a house fire early Tuesday morning in Pierce County. Six people escaped the fire.

Who killed father of two in Graham? Family says Trevor Guthrie's life mattered

It’s a murder mystery you probably never heard much about as Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives kept the details close to the vest while they worked to solve the case.

Two dead after hit-and-run driver crashes into parked car in Tacoma

Two people are dead and one is seriously injured after a hit-and-run driver crashed into a parked vehicle while fleeing the scene of a previous crash. 

Parents in Tacoma overwhelmed by sample school day schedule

Students in Tacoma are heading back to school in three weeks. And after the district released a sample of what a day would look like for students learning remotely, parents are concerned.

Nearly 140-bed facility for alcohol, drug rehab may soon open in McKenna

Neighbors in a small Pierce County community are sharing concern and worry over a group housing project that many complain popped up seemingly overnight.

Parents to Pierce County Health Director: 'Let our kids go to school!'

Parents and students are getting ready for the opening bell to a school year that's starting with mostly remote-learning and lots of uncertainty.

Parents to County Health Director: ?Let our kids go to school!
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According to the state, Pierce County is the only county where the local health official has put out a requirement?saying schools must start with remote learning.

Pandemic hardships forcing some families to leave kids home alone

Single father makes tough decision to leave his daughter home alone due to hardships of COVID-19 and no in person schooling.

Potential big crowds expected at area lakes as temperatures soar above 90 this weekend

Friday temperatures around Puget Sound are expected to pale in comparison to the hot weather expected this weekend, according to forecasters. Some weather models are calling for possibly reaching 90-degrees on Sunday.