Man killed in early morning Tacoma shooting
Tacoma Police say officers found a large crowd when they were called to the 3800 block of South Yakima Avenue just before 3 a.m.
Tacoma Police say officers found a large crowd when they were called to the 3800 block of South Yakima Avenue just before 3 a.m.
Lane, ramp closures start Thursday night at I-5/SR-16 interchange in Tacoma
WSDOT is set to begin work at a known trouble spot for crashes at the I-5 and SR-16 interchange. Weather has postponed this work, but WSDOT thinks dry conditions today and tomorrow give crews a good change to get the work done on a new permanent alignment along this stretch: http://via.q13fox.com/do3fh
WSDOT is set to begin work at a known trouble spot for crashes at the I-5 and SR-16 interchange. Weather has postponed this work, but WSDOT thinks dry conditions today and tomorrow give crews a good change to get the work done on a new permanent alignment along this stretch: http://via.q13fox.com/do3fh
Shelter opens in Tacoma to help get homeless teens off the streets
A shelter in Tacoma was created to help youth who were homeless get off the streets. The Pierce County Hope Center-Serra House opened its doors and services on August 19, 2019.
A shelter in Tacoma was created to help youth who were homeless get off the streets. The Pierce County Hope Center-Serra House opened its doors and services on August 19, 2019.
Driver on the Street: Free haircuts for the homeless in Tacoma
On any given Sunday, you will find Trevonne Wilkins out on the streets of Tacoma doing his part to bring hope to people who at times feel like society turns their back on them. Q13 Videojournalist Michael Driver tells the story in this edition of Driver on the Street.
On any given Sunday, you will find Trevonne Wilkins out on the streets of Tacoma doing his part to bring hope to people who at times feel like society turns their back on them. Q13 Videojournalist Michael Driver tells the story in this edition of Driver on the Street.
Train derailment closes parts of Schuster Parkway in Tacoma
A train derailment has closed part of Schuster Parkway in Tacoma as crews work to get the freight cars back on track. A BNSF spokesman said the derailment happened Thursday night as the freight train was moving on a side track into a storage facility. Four cars carrying soybeans derailed. Some liquid spilled along with the soybeans, but crews are not considering it an environmental concern. One of the cars took out a power pole. The mainline of the train track is still operating for passenger and freight trains, but Schuster Parkway heading toward the Ruston Way waterfront will be down to one lane for a while on Friday. No injuries were reported.
A train derailment has closed part of Schuster Parkway in Tacoma as crews work to get the freight cars back on track. A BNSF spokesman said the derailment happened Thursday night as the freight train was moving on a side track into a storage facility. Four cars carrying soybeans derailed. Some liquid spilled along with the soybeans, but crews are not considering it an environmental concern. One of the cars took out a power pole. The mainline of the train track is still operating for passenger and freight trains, but Schuster Parkway heading toward the Ruston Way waterfront will be down to one lane for a while on Friday. No injuries were reported.
Mary`s Place helps woman, great grandson
Marys Place helped a local great grandmother who is taking care of her 2-year-old great-grandson find her own place to call home.
Marys Place helped a local great grandmother who is taking care of her 2-year-old great-grandson find her own place to call home.
Historic tall ships are back in Tacoma
Our state's historic tall ships are back in Tacoma. Vessel tours kicked off Thursday aboard Lady Washington. Dozens of families enjoyed meeting the crew and checking out the ship during today's dock tours. The ship is open to the public and free with paid admission to Foss Waterway Seaport. Guests can also embark on sailing adventures while taking in some great South Sound views.
Our state's historic tall ships are back in Tacoma. Vessel tours kicked off Thursday aboard Lady Washington. Dozens of families enjoyed meeting the crew and checking out the ship during today's dock tours. The ship is open to the public and free with paid admission to Foss Waterway Seaport. Guests can also embark on sailing adventures while taking in some great South Sound views.
Tacoma councilmember proposes tax on guns and ammo
A Tacoma councilmember wants to put a tax on guns and ammunition in the city. Councilmember Ryan Mello announced the plan Thursday, saying he's fed up with gun violence. "In the last 30 days we've had three gun-related homicides in the city of Tacoma alone," Mello said. He says that is why he's looking to make a change. "I think in Tacoma we're tired of just thoughts and prayers, that's just not cutting it. We gotta do something."
A Tacoma councilmember wants to put a tax on guns and ammunition in the city. Councilmember Ryan Mello announced the plan Thursday, saying he's fed up with gun violence. "In the last 30 days we've had three gun-related homicides in the city of Tacoma alone," Mello said. He says that is why he's looking to make a change. "I think in Tacoma we're tired of just thoughts and prayers, that's just not cutting it. We gotta do something."
Surveillance shows thieves stealing customized flat bed tow truck crucial to Tacoma business
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public`s help to find a 2008 International Crew Cab flat bed tow truck. It`s easy to spot because the front and back doors of the crew cab are the same size, it has tinted windows and spiky rims on the front tires. "It took us almost a year to find exactly what we wanted and even after that, we had done a lot of customization and maintenance and repairs to make it really exactly what we needed so for us, we just want the truck back," said Brandon Clifton.
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is asking for the public`s help to find a 2008 International Crew Cab flat bed tow truck. It`s easy to spot because the front and back doors of the crew cab are the same size, it has tinted windows and spiky rims on the front tires. "It took us almost a year to find exactly what we wanted and even after that, we had done a lot of customization and maintenance and repairs to make it really exactly what we needed so for us, we just want the truck back," said Brandon Clifton.
Tacomas Desmond Trufant to host free competition camp in hometown
Trufant joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio to promote the event and discuss his career and the upcoming season with the Falcons, who host the Seahawks on October 27.
Trufant joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio to promote the event and discuss his career and the upcoming season with the Falcons, who host the Seahawks on October 27.
Truck driver killed while trying to make repairs along I-5 in Tacoma
A truck driver was killed Wednesday morning along Interstate 5 in Tacoma when his truck rolled over him.
A truck driver was killed Wednesday morning along Interstate 5 in Tacoma when his truck rolled over him.
Gun shop owners worried about impact of proposed Tacoma gun tax
Community members in Tacoma are pushing back against the citys proposed gun and ammunition tax. The city of Tacoma is looking to make buying guns and ammo more expensive in the city. The proposed tax would be $25 on all gun purchases, 2 cents per round on ammunition .22 caliber and less, and 5 cents per round on all other ammunition.
Community members in Tacoma are pushing back against the citys proposed gun and ammunition tax. The city of Tacoma is looking to make buying guns and ammo more expensive in the city. The proposed tax would be $25 on all gun purchases, 2 cents per round on ammunition .22 caliber and less, and 5 cents per round on all other ammunition.
Archdiocese plans to demolish Tacoma historic church
The Archdiocese of Seattle closed Holy Rosary Catholic Church for safety inspections. Officials with the archdiocese say they found a lot of other issues with the church.
The Archdiocese of Seattle closed Holy Rosary Catholic Church for safety inspections. Officials with the archdiocese say they found a lot of other issues with the church.
Tacoma restaurant destroyed in fire
Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed a restaurant in Tacoma early Wednesday morning. According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street. No one was hurt in the fire.
Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed a restaurant in Tacoma early Wednesday morning. According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street. No one was hurt in the fire.
Captured: Fugitive, convicted rapist Ronald Clayton arrested in Enumclaw
A convicted rapist who's been on the loose since he failed to show up at the Tacoma Rescue Mission after his release from prison has been captured. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Ronald Clayton was arrested in Enumclaw "thanks to good old-fashioned police work" by the state Department of Corrections and U.S. Marshals, with help fro Enumclaw PD. Clayton, who cut off his GPS tracker after he was released, was found in possession of meth, authorities said, and is being held on a drug charge and an escape warrant. The 41-year-old convicted sex offender was released from prison in Connell on Saturday after he was sentenced to 24 months for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. He told authorities he planned to stay at the Tacoma Rescue Mission but never showed up. Clayton was originally convicted of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 1st Degree when he was 16 for entering a woman's home while he was coming down from meth. When she answered the door, he pointed a .22 caliber handgun at her, forced her into the bedroom and raped her.
A convicted rapist who's been on the loose since he failed to show up at the Tacoma Rescue Mission after his release from prison has been captured. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, Ronald Clayton was arrested in Enumclaw "thanks to good old-fashioned police work" by the state Department of Corrections and U.S. Marshals, with help fro Enumclaw PD. Clayton, who cut off his GPS tracker after he was released, was found in possession of meth, authorities said, and is being held on a drug charge and an escape warrant. The 41-year-old convicted sex offender was released from prison in Connell on Saturday after he was sentenced to 24 months for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. He told authorities he planned to stay at the Tacoma Rescue Mission but never showed up. Clayton was originally convicted of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 1st Degree when he was 16 for entering a woman's home while he was coming down from meth. When she answered the door, he pointed a .22 caliber handgun at her, forced her into the bedroom and raped her.
Car break-ins up by nearly 20 percent in Tacoma
Tacoma Police say there has been more than 300 car break-ins this year, and some victims say they want more to be done.
Tacoma Police say there has been more than 300 car break-ins this year, and some victims say they want more to be done.
Daughters of slain Tacoma officer file lawsuit against the city for negligence
Part of the lawsuit stated Gutierrezs family believed he would be alive had it not been for the negligence of the city and the police department.
Part of the lawsuit stated Gutierrezs family believed he would be alive had it not been for the negligence of the city and the police department.
Traffic backed up on southbound I-5 in Tacoma after semi-trailer crashes
The winding part of I-5 has proven to be a treacherous road as numerous crashes have been reported in the same area in a matter of months.
The winding part of I-5 has proven to be a treacherous road as numerous crashes have been reported in the same area in a matter of months.
Point Ruston thrives as new trails connect to popular points
Most of us are drawn to the water, and around Tacoma, it's bringing more and more people to the Point Ruston area.
Most of us are drawn to the water, and around Tacoma, it's bringing more and more people to the Point Ruston area.
Tacoma business owners blame light rail expansion for loss of revenue
Salamones Pizzeria is located on Stadium Way. Victor Mitchell, the restaurants head chef, said theyve seen a dramatic decline in the number of customers coming through their doors.
Salamones Pizzeria is located on Stadium Way. Victor Mitchell, the restaurants head chef, said theyve seen a dramatic decline in the number of customers coming through their doors.