Washington city hopes new program will give the homeless a new chance
Puyallup is now spending $65,000 to transport and provide services to homeless people throughout the year at a Tacoma shelter.
Puyallup is now spending $65,000 to transport and provide services to homeless people throughout the year at a Tacoma shelter.
Baseball league for kids with autism or special needs
A Tacoma man who served on the battlefield is now working on a new mission back home. He plans to bring an alternative baseball league for teenagers and adults with autism to local baseball fields.
A Tacoma man who served on the battlefield is now working on a new mission back home. He plans to bring an alternative baseball league for teenagers and adults with autism to local baseball fields.
Pride flag raised over Tacoma Dome
A symbol of gay rights and the struggle for equality was raised at one of Tacoma's most prominent structures.
A symbol of gay rights and the struggle for equality was raised at one of Tacoma's most prominent structures.
`10 Things I Hate About You` movie night
Pretty Gritty Tours in Tacoma said due to an "overwhelming response," the tour group needed to start the sale process over.
Pretty Gritty Tours in Tacoma said due to an "overwhelming response," the tour group needed to start the sale process over.
Price increase among proposed changes for Tacoma recycling
Much of what we recycle here in the US is processed across the Pacific in China. But China has changed the rules about what it will accept, and that's making recycling a lot more expensive.
Much of what we recycle here in the US is processed across the Pacific in China. But China has changed the rules about what it will accept, and that's making recycling a lot more expensive.
Two shot in Tacoma, one in custody
Authorities say two people were injured in a shooting Monday in Tacoma.
Authorities say two people were injured in a shooting Monday in Tacoma.
Decomposing body found on Tacoma trail
Authorities didnt say if they consider this a suspicious death or how long the person was there before they were found.
Authorities didnt say if they consider this a suspicious death or how long the person was there before they were found.
What to Expect at Taste of Tacoma
Chef Shawn Tibbitts of Tibbitts@fernhill joins us in studio to talk about what to expect at the Taste of Tacoma
Chef Shawn Tibbitts of Tibbitts@fernhill joins us in studio to talk about what to expect at the Taste of Tacoma
Push to save historic Tacoma, Washington church
An almost century old church in Tacoma is facing demolition, however some people are fighting to keep it standing.
An almost century old church in Tacoma is facing demolition, however some people are fighting to keep it standing.
Woman shocked after `dazed and confused` man breaks into home, takes off clothes
Officials with Tacoma Police say that the man has been booked into jail on burglary charges as well as charges stemming from crashing into two parked cars and rolling his vehicle.
Officials with Tacoma Police say that the man has been booked into jail on burglary charges as well as charges stemming from crashing into two parked cars and rolling his vehicle.
Tacoma area lawmaker watching closely over crash-magnet section of I-5
We wanted to know from law enforcement and the department of transportation: what else is being done to prevent crashes in this area?
We wanted to know from law enforcement and the department of transportation: what else is being done to prevent crashes in this area?
Man shot and killed in police confrontation outside Tacoma ICE detention facility
An employee at the facility, which operates on behalf of ICE, called police shortly before 4 a.m. saying a man with a rifle was throwing "incendiary devices" at the building, setting vehicles on fire and attempting to ignite a large propane tank, according to Tacoma PD.
An employee at the facility, which operates on behalf of ICE, called police shortly before 4 a.m. saying a man with a rifle was throwing "incendiary devices" at the building, setting vehicles on fire and attempting to ignite a large propane tank, according to Tacoma PD.
There`s record tourism across Pierce County, report says
The tourism industry is booming across Pierce County!
The tourism industry is booming across Pierce County!
Steel bar nearly impales driver after falling off truck
Miraculously, the driver wasnt hurt, but WSP says this is a good reminder for drivers to call 911 if they see hazardous debris on the roadway.
Miraculously, the driver wasnt hurt, but WSP says this is a good reminder for drivers to call 911 if they see hazardous debris on the roadway.
Two dead, three hurt in Tacoma shooting
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Tuesday night in Tacoma. The Tacoma Police Department responded to a number of reports of multiple gunshots in the area of 2100 E. 38th Street near E. Roosevelt.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Tuesday night in Tacoma. The Tacoma Police Department responded to a number of reports of multiple gunshots in the area of 2100 E. 38th Street near E. Roosevelt.
Rain, wind for next 7+ days in Pacific Northwest
Mother Nature is here to let you know that fall - and storm season - is officially here.
Mother Nature is here to let you know that fall - and storm season - is officially here.
Tacoma schools holding silent auction to raise money for students
You've heard of back to school shopping, but in Tacoma, people are going back to school to shop. For the first time ever, Tacoma Public Schools is holding a silent auction at the old Hunt Middle School. The goal is to raise money for students.
You've heard of back to school shopping, but in Tacoma, people are going back to school to shop. For the first time ever, Tacoma Public Schools is holding a silent auction at the old Hunt Middle School. The goal is to raise money for students.
Endangered tapir born at Point Defiance Zoo!
The brown striped and spotted little guy still doesnt have a name and will be out of view so he and mom can bond, but the zoo hopes to the whole family in public view soon.
The brown striped and spotted little guy still doesnt have a name and will be out of view so he and mom can bond, but the zoo hopes to the whole family in public view soon.
Family and friends say they mourn every day at the site where a 16-year-old was killed in Tacoma
More than a month after a 16-year-old was shot and killed, his friends and family still gather at the scene of his death. On July 30th, police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friends front porch on the 4600 block of J Street in Tacoma. He died from his wounds. On September 5th, weeks after the shooting, more than a dozen friends and family stood at the sight where Pratt died.
More than a month after a 16-year-old was shot and killed, his friends and family still gather at the scene of his death. On July 30th, police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friends front porch on the 4600 block of J Street in Tacoma. He died from his wounds. On September 5th, weeks after the shooting, more than a dozen friends and family stood at the sight where Pratt died.
Tacoma opens states first Safe Station for opioid addicts
The city of Tacoma has joined 39 other cities across the country in opening a "safe station" for opioid addicts who are seeking help in their recovery. The Safe Station program is located at Fire Station 1 (901 Fawcett Avenue) and will be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week for residents of Tacoma, Fife, and Fircrest who are seeking help on their journey to healing and recovery.
The city of Tacoma has joined 39 other cities across the country in opening a "safe station" for opioid addicts who are seeking help in their recovery. The Safe Station program is located at Fire Station 1 (901 Fawcett Avenue) and will be available 24-hours a day, seven days a week for residents of Tacoma, Fife, and Fircrest who are seeking help on their journey to healing and recovery.