K9 killed, homicide suspect critically injured in Tacoma police shooting

Detectives from multiple agencies are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Tacoma that killed a K9 and left a homicide suspect in critical condition. 

Pierce County looks to hire two dozen deputies

While Seattle is defunding its police department, other local law enforcement agencies are looking to build their staff.

Police shooting in Tacoma
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A homicide suspect and a police K9 were critically injured in the gunfight.

One dead, two injured in hit and run near SR 7 in Spanaway

One man is dead and two others are seriously injured following a hit and run car crash along SR-7 in Spanaway. 

Car crashes into Puyallup McDonald's before shooting in parking lot

One man was shot and another was hospitalized with a head injury from a crowbar after a fight in a McDonald's parking lot led to a crash and shooting Tuesday night.

Shooting investigation at Puyallup McDonald's
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Officers described a scene of chaos as an altercation in the parking lot escalated to shots fired.

Puyallup teachers to report back to classrooms this fall

As reopening plans keep rolling out for schools, some districts want all of their teachers to report to the classroom in person. That is, even if all of their students will be learning virtually full-time from home.

Parklets could be lifeline to sustain small town businesses

The city of Sumner is throwing small businesses there a lifeline. Installed in the city’s core are a pair of parklets are meant to not only look inviting but also help local businesses thrive.

Pierce County reports first COVID-19 death of person under 20 years old, first in state

Pierce County reported its first COVID-19 related death of a person under the age of 20 years old and the first victim to the virus in the state for this age group, according to a Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department release.

Bethel School District names new school after pioneering black NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson

As school districts across the country grapple with renaming schools that honor historical figures with racist pasts, the Bethel School District in Pierce County is being proactive in its approach.