Tacoma teachers break down in tears over significant pay increase
Even with the doors closed, you could hear loud cheers of approval from Tacoma teachers. More than two thousand teachers packed into a gymnasium at Mount Tahoma High School on Friday learning of the latest district offer.
Even with the doors closed, you could hear loud cheers of approval from Tacoma teachers. More than two thousand teachers packed into a gymnasium at Mount Tahoma High School on Friday learning of the latest district offer.
STRIKE OVER: Tacoma teachers approve new contract with district
Tacoma teachers on Friday officially voted to accept the district's contract offer, ending a 7-day strike, and classes will begin Monday, Sept. 17.
Tacoma teachers on Friday officially voted to accept the district's contract offer, ending a 7-day strike, and classes will begin Monday, Sept. 17.
Remains found in Enumclaw identified as man who was reported missing in May 2017
Human remains found in Enumclaw on Sept. 1 have been identified as that of Kristian Burnstad, 33, whose family reported him missing in May 2017, the King County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Human remains found in Enumclaw on Sept. 1 have been identified as that of Kristian Burnstad, 33, whose family reported him missing in May 2017, the King County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Nearly 60 pounds of drugs, 29 guns seized in Pierce County this summer
The Pierce County Sheriff's department shared a photo of nearly 60 pounds of drugs and 29 guns they say their narcotics unit recovered this summer.
The Pierce County Sheriff's department shared a photo of nearly 60 pounds of drugs and 29 guns they say their narcotics unit recovered this summer.
Firefighters battle large fire at dental building in Puyallup
It started at the Kid's Choice Dental and Orthodontic Excellence on 40th Avenue Southwest in Puyallup about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
It started at the Kid's Choice Dental and Orthodontic Excellence on 40th Avenue Southwest in Puyallup about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Brush fire in Buckley destroys barn, threatens multiple homes
A 12-acre brush fire in Buckley came dangerously close to taking out a few homes. At least seven different fire agencies responded to the large brush fire just before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
A 12-acre brush fire in Buckley came dangerously close to taking out a few homes. At least seven different fire agencies responded to the large brush fire just before 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Man charged with raping two women at knifepoint in Tacoma could have more victims
A Tacoma man is facing rape, kidnapping and robbery charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two women at knifepoint, and prosecutors say he could be responsible for other similar attacks over the past few months.
A Tacoma man is facing rape, kidnapping and robbery charges after allegedly sexually assaulting two women at knifepoint, and prosecutors say he could be responsible for other similar attacks over the past few months.
Two thumbs up? Puyallup police release their Lip Sync Challenge video
The Puyallup Police Department released its Lip Sync Challenge Monday -- a nearly 10-minute video that includes some of the city's firefighters, citizens, an alleged criminal and even a K-9 officer barking to the tune, "Who Let the Dogs Out."
The Puyallup Police Department released its Lip Sync Challenge Monday -- a nearly 10-minute video that includes some of the city's firefighters, citizens, an alleged criminal and even a K-9 officer barking to the tune, "Who Let the Dogs Out."
Tacoma teachers will vote Tuesday whether to authorize strike
Some school districts across the region have reached settlements averting a strike before the start of the school year, but Tacoma Public Schools are still in limbo.
Some school districts across the region have reached settlements averting a strike before the start of the school year, but Tacoma Public Schools are still in limbo.
Teachers threaten to strike in Puyallup
The teacher’s union in Puyallup is threatening to go on strike if the school district does not provide an agreeable pay increase by the first day of classes this upcoming Wednesday.
The teacher’s union in Puyallup is threatening to go on strike if the school district does not provide an agreeable pay increase by the first day of classes this upcoming Wednesday.
Tacoma native Isaiah Thomas hands out backpacks to students in need
Denver Nuggets superstar Isaiah Thomas spent the day in Tacoma handing out backpacks to needy children.
Denver Nuggets superstar Isaiah Thomas spent the day in Tacoma handing out backpacks to needy children.
Police: Gunman threatens kids at city park for rock throwing
Authorities say a man in a tent at a city park threatened to shoot a group of children taunting him in western Washington state.
Authorities say a man in a tent at a city park threatened to shoot a group of children taunting him in western Washington state.
Tacoma police investigate Hilltop homicide
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Tacoma police are working to figure out who killed a man and left his body near 21st Street and South Sheridan Avenue, a few blocks from St.
Plane heist at Sea-Tac exposes internal security gaps for airports across country
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle made it clear Monday that there were no outright security breaches at Sea-Tac International Airport when Horizon Air employee Richard Russell flew off in a stolen commercial plane.“All security protocols were handled appropriately at the airport,” Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire said.Yet the unprecedented heist does reveal that aberrations can happen.The unauthorized takeoff of a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop now has Sea-Tac and the rest of the country talking about security gaps when it comes to airport employees.“This is truly a one in a million experience," Gregoire said. "That doesn’t mean we cannot learn from it and ensure this type of tragedy won’t happen again."She said airport officials have been in touch with other airports and airlines to begin to assess procedures.
SEATTLE -- The Port of Seattle made it clear Monday that there were no outright security breaches at Sea-Tac International Airport when Horizon Air employee Richard Russell flew off in a stolen commercial plane.“All security protocols were handled appropriately at the airport,” Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire said.Yet the unprecedented heist does reveal that aberrations can happen.The unauthorized takeoff of a Horizon Air Q400 turboprop now has Sea-Tac and the rest of the country talking about security gaps when it comes to airport employees.“This is truly a one in a million experience," Gregoire said. "That doesn’t mean we cannot learn from it and ensure this type of tragedy won’t happen again."She said airport officials have been in touch with other airports and airlines to begin to assess procedures.
Wreckage of stolen Horizon Air turboprop removed from Ketron Island
STEILACOOM, Wash – Crews have removed the wreckage of the stolen Horizon Air turboprop that crashed on Ketron Island late Friday night.Just getting to the scene was a tough job for first responders Friday night, and firefighters are crediting local island residents for saving them valuable time at the very beginning of this incident.Investigators are trying to piece together how 3½-year Horizon Air ground service agent Richard Russell stole the empty Bombardier Q400 turboprop on Friday evening and took off on a roughly 75-minute flight, executing steep banks and even a barrel roll while being tailed by fighter jets.
STEILACOOM, Wash – Crews have removed the wreckage of the stolen Horizon Air turboprop that crashed on Ketron Island late Friday night.Just getting to the scene was a tough job for first responders Friday night, and firefighters are crediting local island residents for saving them valuable time at the very beginning of this incident.Investigators are trying to piece together how 3½-year Horizon Air ground service agent Richard Russell stole the empty Bombardier Q400 turboprop on Friday evening and took off on a roughly 75-minute flight, executing steep banks and even a barrel roll while being tailed by fighter jets.
FBI recovers body, data recorder from stolen Horizon Air turboprop plane
The FBI has located human remains in the wreckage of the Horizon Air plane that crashed Friday after it was stolen and flown by an airport worker.
The FBI has located human remains in the wreckage of the Horizon Air plane that crashed Friday after it was stolen and flown by an airport worker.
Airport leaders to discuss policy changes after plane heist
Leaders from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport will meet Monday to discuss what policies could be put in place to prevent insider security breaches, similar to the plane heist on Friday when a baggage handler took off in a Horizon plane, performed stunts above Puget Sound and crashed on a small remote island in Pierce County.
Leaders from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport will meet Monday to discuss what policies could be put in place to prevent insider security breaches, similar to the plane heist on Friday when a baggage handler took off in a Horizon plane, performed stunts above Puget Sound and crashed on a small remote island in Pierce County.
Former air traffic control operator: 'We just don’t train for those things'
Just how the three and a half year employee of Horizon Air, Richard Russell, was able to operate the Q400 aircraft and get it off the ground without a pilot’s license remains unclear.
Just how the three and a half year employee of Horizon Air, Richard Russell, was able to operate the Q400 aircraft and get it off the ground without a pilot’s license remains unclear.
Friends of Sea-Tac plane thief remember Richard 'Beebo' Russell
People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. 29-year-old Richard Russell had the nickname of ‘Beebo’ and his friends say he was loving, warm, friendly, and funny.
People close to the man who stole a Horizon Air plane from Sea-Tac Airport Friday night shared their memories of him. 29-year-old Richard Russell had the nickname of ‘Beebo’ and his friends say he was loving, warm, friendly, and funny.
Authorities investigate how airline employee could steal a plane
Investigators worked to find out how an airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and crashed into a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets that were quickly scrambled to intercept the aircraft.
Investigators worked to find out how an airline employee stole an empty Horizon Air turboprop plane, took off from Sea-Tac International Airport and crashed into a small island in the Puget Sound after being chased by military jets that were quickly scrambled to intercept the aircraft.