Racism declared a public health crisis by King and Pierce counties
SEATTLE -- The Board of Health departments in two Washington state counties have declared racism a public health crisis after worldwide protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
SEATTLE -- The Board of Health departments in two Washington state counties have declared racism a public health crisis after worldwide protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Tacoma mayor says everything is being considered regarding police reforms
TACOMA -- Mayor Victoria Woodards says all options are on the table as her city looks into reforming its police department.
TACOMA -- Mayor Victoria Woodards says all options are on the table as her city looks into reforming its police department.
Two 19-year-olds killed in Pierce County crash
Two 19-year-old were killed in a car crash Thursday morning in the Waller area.
Two 19-year-old were killed in a car crash Thursday morning in the Waller area.
Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek reopen with new safety measures
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
TACOMA -- Ninety-three long days after the Point Defiance Zoo and Northwest Trek closed because of coronavirus, they are reopening to the public with new safety measures in place.
Pierce County offers reimbursement for expenses related to COVID-19 safety practices
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Money is tight right now for business owners and local organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses for supplies to meet the state’s Safe Start Washington plan guidelines are adding up. To help ease the burden, Pierce County is offering reimbursement grants to offset some of the costs.
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Money is tight right now for business owners and local organizations recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses for supplies to meet the state’s Safe Start Washington plan guidelines are adding up. To help ease the burden, Pierce County is offering reimbursement grants to offset some of the costs.
Inslee says Washington State Patrol will take over Manuel Ellis death investigation
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said the Washington State Patrol would conduct a new independent investigation of the death of Manuel Ellis while in the custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday said the Washington State Patrol would conduct a new independent investigation of the death of Manuel Ellis while in the custody of the Tacoma Police Department.
Video shows officer take Manuel Ellis to the ground in a chokehold during struggle with police
TACOMA -- Video provided to the family of Manuel Ellis shows a new angle of his struggle with Tacoma officers the night he died in police custody.
TACOMA -- Video provided to the family of Manuel Ellis shows a new angle of his struggle with Tacoma officers the night he died in police custody.
Tacoma Police commit to implementing use-of-force reforms
TACOMA - The Tacoma Police Department is making changes to its use-of-force policies following the deaths in police custody that have sparked national unrest.
TACOMA - The Tacoma Police Department is making changes to its use-of-force policies following the deaths in police custody that have sparked national unrest.
Feds: Company provided subpar steel for Navy submarine hulls
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
SEATTLE (AP) — For decades, the Navy’s leading supplier of high-strength steel for submarines provided subpar metal because one of the company’s longtime employees falsified lab results — putting sailors at greater risk in the event of collisions or other impacts, federal prosecutors said in court filings Monday.
Dozens of Washington cities hold silent marches, work strikes Friday in support of Black Lives Matter
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
SEATTLE -- Black Lives Matter organizers held dozens of silent marches in Washington cities on Friday, as well as work strikes and other measures to honor the lives lost to police brutality and racial injustice.
School community reacts to new health guidelines for school next year
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. -- The school community is reacting to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s announcement on reopening schools this fall.“First of all, to hear him say we’re opening school was kind of -- I had mixed emotions.
PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. -- The school community is reacting to the Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal’s announcement on reopening schools this fall.“First of all, to hear him say we’re opening school was kind of -- I had mixed emotions.
Tacoma woman accused of setting 5 Seattle police cars on fire
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
Police arrested a Tacoma woman accused of setting five Seattle police cars on fire during riots May 30 in downtown Seattle.
`Drums not Guns Peace Walk` in Tacoma
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Hundreds of demonstrators began marching through Tacomas Eastside neighborhood Wednesday afternoon to demand an end to violence.
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
Two shot in Tacoma home invasion
State to take over Manuel Ellis death investigation, citing conflict with Pierce Co. Sheriff's Office
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
TACOMA -- The state is taking over the independent investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody after the Pierce County prosecutor told the governor and state attorney general there's an "irreconcilable conflict" with her office handling the case.According to a news release from Gov.
Driver on the Street: 'Hamhock' Jones and an 'attitude of gratitude' feed the soul of his community
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- In trying times, it's good to take a step back and shine some light on positivity happening in our region.And food truck owner and operator "Hamhock" Jones' "attitude of gratitude" is doing just that."In order to receive, you have to give," says Jones, owner of the Soul Shack food truck.As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, his generosity is feeling the soul of his community.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- In trying times, it's good to take a step back and shine some light on positivity happening in our region.And food truck owner and operator "Hamhock" Jones' "attitude of gratitude" is doing just that."In order to receive, you have to give," says Jones, owner of the Soul Shack food truck.As photojournalist Michael Driver shows us, his generosity is feeling the soul of his community.
Home security video shows new angle of the night a man died in Tacoma police custody
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Home security video shows a new angle of the night a man died while in Tacoma police custody in March. The family of Manuel Ellis and their attorney held a news conference, Tuesday, to show the video and call for an independent investigation in the case.
Pierce County Libraries expand online reading options
TACOMA -- With so many Washingtonians stuck at home in quarantine, The Pierce County Library System is making it easier for readers to access books online.
TACOMA -- With so many Washingtonians stuck at home in quarantine, The Pierce County Library System is making it easier for readers to access books online.
Police: Estranged husband shows up at Lakewood hospital and kills wife's new boyfriend, then himself
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- A man who was going through a divorce reportedly showed up at his estranged wife's workplace, then shot and killed her boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, police said.Lt.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- A man who was going through a divorce reportedly showed up at his estranged wife's workplace, then shot and killed her boyfriend before turning the gun on himself, police said.Lt.
Tacoma mayor says she will push for police body cameras following death of Manuel Ellis
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.
TACOMA -- Tacoma leaders, including Mayor Victoria Woodards, came together Monday evening to discuss racial reconciliation and healing during a drive-in event hosted by Tacoma's NAACP, Tacoma's Ministerial Alliance, OURChurch, and Associated Ministries.Some of the most passionate words during the event came from Mayor Woodards when addressing the March 3 in-custody death of Manny Ellis, ruled a homicide by the medical examiner just last week.Dozens of cars filled the Cheney stadium parking lot, hanging onto the mayor's every word."Although she is a politician, the fact that she said she is a black woman and she is tired as well," said attendee and pastor, Jeffery Jones, recalling a moment of the Mayor's Woodards' speech that really resonated with him. "I think people fail to understand that this is bigger than George Floyd.