Lane, ramp closures begin 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
Iron Maiden criticizes security for use of violence during Tacoma concert
Some heavy metal fans who saw the Iron Maiden concert at the Tacoma Dome Thursday night say the show turned ugly after the bands frontman complained security viciously assaulted a fan.
Some heavy metal fans who saw the Iron Maiden concert at the Tacoma Dome Thursday night say the show turned ugly after the bands frontman complained security viciously assaulted a fan.
Family stabs burglary suspect in Tacoma
A robbery suspect was treated for stab wounds after being stabbed by the people inside the house he was trying to break into, police said.
A robbery suspect was treated for stab wounds after being stabbed by the people inside the house he was trying to break into, police said.
Tacoma residents upset over another mental health hospital proposed in their neighborhood
How do you balance the need for a mental health hospital and the communitys concern over public safety?
How do you balance the need for a mental health hospital and the communitys concern over public safety?
Noise concerns after trees removed along I-5 in Tacoma
A busy highway like I-5 can come with plenty of noise, wind and pollution. Thats why a group in Tacoma is now fighting for WSDOT to add more trees along the highway to lower those impacts after dozens of trees were removed during a highway construction project. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools playground sits right next to I-5, but noises from children at recess can be muffled by loud big rigs. Why are they not replanting buffers that are impacting schools? asked Ricky Clousing, a resident of Tacomas South End. Clousing says Tacomas South End is an area that has seen plenty of trees removed from WSDOTs $1.4 Billion HOV and carpool expansion project along I-5 that started in 2001. There are portions around the project footprint in the last 18 years where trees were removed and there are no plans to replant them, said Clousing. Satellite images from before the project started show several different areas where trees that once served as a buffer from the highway were removed for construction. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools principal Abby Sloan says its a problem shes been trying to fix as well. It was solidified the plan from WSDOT that those trees were not going to be planted in the areas that were most sensitive and important to us because they were near kids. Thats when we started asking why," Sloan said. Back in 2017 the school and the city of Tacoma replanted 75 trees inside the barrier wall but they want WSDOT to replant trees that were removed on the other side of the wall as well. WSDOT released a statement saying theyre still working on the landscaping plan. It reads, in part: The landscaping plan for the Southbound HOV project is currently being developed and will cover the remaining areas along I-5 from M Street to the Puyallup River, and WSDOT right-of-way around Jennie Reed Elementary School.
A busy highway like I-5 can come with plenty of noise, wind and pollution. Thats why a group in Tacoma is now fighting for WSDOT to add more trees along the highway to lower those impacts after dozens of trees were removed during a highway construction project. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools playground sits right next to I-5, but noises from children at recess can be muffled by loud big rigs. Why are they not replanting buffers that are impacting schools? asked Ricky Clousing, a resident of Tacomas South End. Clousing says Tacomas South End is an area that has seen plenty of trees removed from WSDOTs $1.4 Billion HOV and carpool expansion project along I-5 that started in 2001. There are portions around the project footprint in the last 18 years where trees were removed and there are no plans to replant them, said Clousing. Satellite images from before the project started show several different areas where trees that once served as a buffer from the highway were removed for construction. Jennie Reed Elementary Schools principal Abby Sloan says its a problem shes been trying to fix as well. It was solidified the plan from WSDOT that those trees were not going to be planted in the areas that were most sensitive and important to us because they were near kids. Thats when we started asking why," Sloan said. Back in 2017 the school and the city of Tacoma replanted 75 trees inside the barrier wall but they want WSDOT to replant trees that were removed on the other side of the wall as well. WSDOT released a statement saying theyre still working on the landscaping plan. It reads, in part: The landscaping plan for the Southbound HOV project is currently being developed and will cover the remaining areas along I-5 from M Street to the Puyallup River, and WSDOT right-of-way around Jennie Reed Elementary School.
Tacoma church offers alternative space for homeless who may be displaced due to tent ban
Earlier this month, the Tacoma City Council voted to ban tents in city parks. The ban takes effect in December.
Earlier this month, the Tacoma City Council voted to ban tents in city parks. The ban takes effect in December.
Family members mourn teen shot on Tacoma porch
Police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friend`s front porch in Tacoma on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital where he died hours later.
Police say 16-year-old Jamone Pratt was shot on his friend`s front porch in Tacoma on Tuesday. He was rushed to the hospital where he died hours later.
Teens charged as adults in Tacoma homicide
Three teenagers were charged as adults in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while on the front porch of a house in Tacoma. 16-year-old Andre Gonzalez and 17-year-old Sunshine Timmons were arraigned Friday at Pierce County Superior Court.
Three teenagers were charged as adults in the death of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed while on the front porch of a house in Tacoma. 16-year-old Andre Gonzalez and 17-year-old Sunshine Timmons were arraigned Friday at Pierce County Superior Court.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting in Tacoma
Officers responded and found a man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The other male victim went to St. Joseph's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He died shortly after arriving to the hospital. The two men who were killed were 19 years old and 26 years old.
Officers responded and found a man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The other male victim went to St. Joseph's Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He died shortly after arriving to the hospital. The two men who were killed were 19 years old and 26 years old.
Longtime Tacoma video store is closing
Longtime Tacoma video store is closing
Longtime Tacoma video store is closing
Behind the scenes at the Almond Roca factory
Its known as the candy that travels, but the makers of Almond Roca make their home in Tacoma. And the candy production in their factory shows no signs of slowing down. The first thing you notice is a slow-motion waterfall of toffee creeping along a cooling machine to make sure its not too chewy and not too hard.
Its known as the candy that travels, but the makers of Almond Roca make their home in Tacoma. And the candy production in their factory shows no signs of slowing down. The first thing you notice is a slow-motion waterfall of toffee creeping along a cooling machine to make sure its not too chewy and not too hard.
Tacoma restaurant fire ruled suspicious
According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street.
According to the Tacoma Fire Department, the fire ripped through the Great Wall Buffet located on S. Hosmer Street near 82nd Street.
Homicide rate in Tacoma surpasses 2018 level and it`s only September
The number of people murdered in the city of Tacoma has already surpassed last years figures and there are still months to go before the year is over.
The number of people murdered in the city of Tacoma has already surpassed last years figures and there are still months to go before the year is over.
A look inside a revamped Tacoma Dome
After a $31 million remodel, the Tacoma Dome reopened earlier this year with a bang. Its the first major remodel for the worlds largest wooden domed stadium since it was built in 1983.
After a $31 million remodel, the Tacoma Dome reopened earlier this year with a bang. Its the first major remodel for the worlds largest wooden domed stadium since it was built in 1983.
Tacoma City Council approves new gun and ammo tax
Tacoma's City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve new taxes on guns and ammunition. The decision came after more than 100 people signed up to give public input during council's meeting. The majority focused on the gun tax. The tax will add $25 to all firearms purchases. It will also add 2 cents per round to ammunition purchases that are .22 Caliber or less and add 5 cents per round to all other ammunition. The tax goes into effect in July 2020. Officials say they will continue to look at the tax and work with community groups over the next several months to see what, if anything, should be changed before it's implemented.
Tacoma's City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve new taxes on guns and ammunition. The decision came after more than 100 people signed up to give public input during council's meeting. The majority focused on the gun tax. The tax will add $25 to all firearms purchases. It will also add 2 cents per round to ammunition purchases that are .22 Caliber or less and add 5 cents per round to all other ammunition. The tax goes into effect in July 2020. Officials say they will continue to look at the tax and work with community groups over the next several months to see what, if anything, should be changed before it's implemented.
Warrant issued for driver in deadly hit-and-run
According to court documents, 42-year-old Evidan Yovany Alonzo Aquino is wanted for failure to remain at an accident resulting in death.
According to court documents, 42-year-old Evidan Yovany Alonzo Aquino is wanted for failure to remain at an accident resulting in death.
ICE gives rare glimpse inside Tacoma detention facility
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement department gave a rare tour of its Tacoma facility in an effort to be more transparent, but it was also clear ICE wanted to change the political narrative about whats happening behind their doors.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement department gave a rare tour of its Tacoma facility in an effort to be more transparent, but it was also clear ICE wanted to change the political narrative about whats happening behind their doors.
Rapinoe named 2019 Sportsperson of the Year
US Women's National Team forward and Reign FC captain Megan Rapinoe has been named Sports Illustrated's 2019 Sportsperson of the Year.
US Women's National Team forward and Reign FC captain Megan Rapinoe has been named Sports Illustrated's 2019 Sportsperson of the Year.
Head to the Point Defiance Zoo to check out 'Zoolights'
The zoo says 'Zoolights' is an annual tradition for the whole family featuring carousel rides, food and, of course, animals!
The zoo says 'Zoolights' is an annual tradition for the whole family featuring carousel rides, food and, of course, animals!
Tacoma caf gives customers much more than just comfort food
Driver on the Street is a new weekly segment on Q13 News, in which award-winning photojournalist Michael Driver showcases the unique and inspiring things happening in our communities.
Driver on the Street is a new weekly segment on Q13 News, in which award-winning photojournalist Michael Driver showcases the unique and inspiring things happening in our communities.