Race, inequity central to debate over renaming Tacoma schools

Renaming a public school is not simple. It requires public input, consideration for how much the change could cost and a review by the school board.

Pierce County reports highest COVID-19 cases amid pandemic

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reported its highest number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

Nonprofit helps Tacoma students with laptops, wifi
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Roughly 10,000 students in the Tacoma school district are without access to home computers or internet, a recent survey found.

Help ID armed smoke shop robbery suspect accused of threatening worker with knife

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives are hoping you can help identify this armed robbery suspect who targeted a smoke shop in the South Hill area last month.

Bacteria found in water at Western State Hospital

Bacteria found in the water at Washington state’s largest psychiatric hospital means no one can take showers or wash hands, at a time when COVID-19 is on the rise.

Suspect in Tacoma double homicide found dead in water off Vashon Island

A body found in the water off Vashon Island has been identified as a suspect in the shooting deaths of two roommates who were killed over the weekend. 

Suspect in Tacoma double homicide found dead
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A body found in the water off Vashon Island has been ID'd as a man whose 2 roommates were killed over the weekend.

Family of man shot by Tacoma Police file lawsuit against officer, City of Tacoma

A local family said they’re constantly reliving their brother’s killing, especially now when deadly encounters with police are under heightened scrutiny.

Crews work to put out fire at a Puyallup elementary school

Fire crews worked dilligently this afternoon to put out a two-alarm fire at the Karshner Elementary school in Puyallup Sunday afternoon.