SR-410 wildfire rages for a second night as families evacuate
One couple who had to evacuate just brought their baby home on Monday after spending nine weeks in the NICU. They are temporarily taking shelter with family nearby.
One couple who had to evacuate just brought their baby home on Monday after spending nine weeks in the NICU. They are temporarily taking shelter with family nearby.
Fire destroys one home, spreads to others
A good Samaritan was able to help people evacuate the home before firefighters arrived.
A good Samaritan was able to help people evacuate the home before firefighters arrived.
Evacuations ordered in parts of Pierce, Thurston counties as wildfires destroy homes
Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.
Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.
Explosion of fire caught on camera during live Q13 News report
Q13's Jennifer Lee was giving a live report when our photojournalist Marcus Mathisen captured an explosion of fire in the distance at a wildfire in Sumner, Washington.
Q13's Jennifer Lee was giving a live report when our photojournalist Marcus Mathisen captured an explosion of fire in the distance at a wildfire in Sumner, Washington.
Priceless life advice
Photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Fircrest, Washington, where Sam Pedroni?s idea to make a few dollars turned into something priceless for the community.
Photojournalist Michael Driver takes us to Fircrest, Washington, where Sam Pedroni?s idea to make a few dollars turned into something priceless for the community.
Families unsure where to begin picking up the pieces after destructive Graham brush fire
Underneath the rubble, ash and smoke once stood six homes in a neighborhood in Graham.
Underneath the rubble, ash and smoke once stood six homes in a neighborhood in Graham.
Fire destroys several structures in south Tacoma
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.
Extended closure of SR 410 east of Enumclaw due to wildfire
A closure for SR 410 east of Enumclaw will be in effect for several days starting Tuesday due to a wildfire spreading through the area.
A closure for SR 410 east of Enumclaw will be in effect for several days starting Tuesday due to a wildfire spreading through the area.
Medical examiner identifies 2 teenage brothers who drowned in Spanaway Lake
Two brothers, 14 and 15, drowned in Spanaway Lake Sunday afternoon, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Two brothers, 14 and 15, drowned in Spanaway Lake Sunday afternoon, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.
Teenage brothers drown in Spanaway Lake
A Pierce County family is coping with an unspeakable tragedy.
A Pierce County family is coping with an unspeakable tragedy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Marie Smith, Kassanndra Cantrell's mother
Q13's Olivia LaVoice reports from Tacoma.
Q13's Olivia LaVoice reports from Tacoma.
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.
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.
First day of remote learning at Bethel School District
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
Q13's Steve Kiggins reports.
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.
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.
Pierce County elementary schools could open soon for in-person learning
Elementary schools could open for in-person learning this month in Pierce County.
Elementary schools could open for in-person learning this month in Pierce County.
Pierce County elementary schools may reopen later this month
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.
Q13's Matt Lorch reports.



















