Tacoma school officials working to cut down $130K in meal debt
It's only a couple days into the school year for Tacoma Public Schools, and they're already facing a challenge.
It's only a couple days into the school year for Tacoma Public Schools, and they're already facing a challenge.
Driver on the Street: Miss Peggy brightens Tacoma students school days
Miss Peggy has been at Washington Elementary School in Tacoma for the last 20 years. Her goal is to bring a smile to students faces and give them encouragement, all while wearing brightly colored costumes.
Miss Peggy has been at Washington Elementary School in Tacoma for the last 20 years. Her goal is to bring a smile to students faces and give them encouragement, all while wearing brightly colored costumes.
City of Tacoma continues to search for solutions to end homelessness
City of Tacoma continues to search for solutions to end homelessness
City of Tacoma continues to search for solutions to end homelessness
Military members use the art of glass blowing as a form of therapy
Recovering from active military duty can be a challenge for some women and men who serve the country. A program in Tacoma helps military members rehabilitate their lives through art. Hot Shop Heroes began in 2013 and has since become popular among active military members and veterans. Its an eight-week course that teaches glassblowing led by experienced instructors. Participants meet once a week at a hot shop located at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.
Recovering from active military duty can be a challenge for some women and men who serve the country. A program in Tacoma helps military members rehabilitate their lives through art. Hot Shop Heroes began in 2013 and has since become popular among active military members and veterans. Its an eight-week course that teaches glassblowing led by experienced instructors. Participants meet once a week at a hot shop located at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma.
Tacoma delays vote on proposed gun tax
Tacoma delays vote on proposed gun tax
Tacoma delays vote on proposed gun tax
Dozens of strangers attend funeral of veteran with no family
An unclaimed veteran was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery. Q13 News photojournalist Marc LeCuyer shows us how dozens of people came out to honor him.
An unclaimed veteran was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery. Q13 News photojournalist Marc LeCuyer shows us how dozens of people came out to honor him.
Security guard says he was dragged, run over by hit-and-run driver
A Pierce County man is recovering after he says he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver who also dragged him halfway down an East Tacoma street. The victim was working a part-time job when it all happened last weekend. Im really blessed that I didnt get run over that bad, said victim Jim Brassfield. Brassfields arm is bandaged and his left foot is also swollen, all from what he says happened while at work. Ive got a broken wrist in two places, multiple contusions all over my body, he said. Real sore other than that.
A Pierce County man is recovering after he says he was the victim of a hit-and-run driver who also dragged him halfway down an East Tacoma street. The victim was working a part-time job when it all happened last weekend. Im really blessed that I didnt get run over that bad, said victim Jim Brassfield. Brassfields arm is bandaged and his left foot is also swollen, all from what he says happened while at work. Ive got a broken wrist in two places, multiple contusions all over my body, he said. Real sore other than that.
Pierce Co. deputies say armed robber shot two gas stations clerks in two days
They said the suspect who shot a Chevron clerk just before 6 a.m. Thursday likely is the same man who shot a 7-11 clerk in the leg in Tacoma early Wednesday morning.
They said the suspect who shot a Chevron clerk just before 6 a.m. Thursday likely is the same man who shot a 7-11 clerk in the leg in Tacoma early Wednesday morning.
Controversial Tacoma energy project set to open in 2021
Diesel fuel currently powers most shipping around the planet. Dirty and polluting, its something thats being slowly phased out. Liquid Natural Gas is often called a bridge fuel to a greener future of energy.
Diesel fuel currently powers most shipping around the planet. Dirty and polluting, its something thats being slowly phased out. Liquid Natural Gas is often called a bridge fuel to a greener future of energy.
Neighbors of Tacoma`s micro shelter village for homeless raise questions on security
Nearly two dozen micro shelters, commonly referred to as tiny homes, started going up in the citys Hilltop neighborhood.
Nearly two dozen micro shelters, commonly referred to as tiny homes, started going up in the citys Hilltop neighborhood.
$500,000 donation brings Tacomas Holy Rosary Catholic Church closer to restoration
The campaign to fix the 99-year-old iconic church is run by the group Save Tacoma's Landmark Church.
The campaign to fix the 99-year-old iconic church is run by the group Save Tacoma's Landmark Church.
Recycling rate increase, curbside pickup changes in Tacoma
Recycling rate increase, curbside pickup changes in Tacoma
Recycling rate increase, curbside pickup changes in Tacoma
Tacoma`s Hilltop residents fight back against gentrification
Tacomas housing market continues to be one of the hottest in the nation, but with real estate booming some people cant afford to stay in the community theyve called home for decades.
Tacomas housing market continues to be one of the hottest in the nation, but with real estate booming some people cant afford to stay in the community theyve called home for decades.
Tacoma tiny home village helps people find stable housing
Tacoma tiny home village helps people find stable housing
Tacoma tiny home village helps people find stable housing
Tacoma church works to get families off of the street
Tacoma church works to get families off of the street
Tacoma church works to get families off of the street
Tacoma Police spokesperson retiring after 35 years
Tacoma Police spokesperson retiring after 35 years
Tacoma Police spokesperson retiring after 35 years
Armed robber shoots clerk at 7-Eleven in Tacoma
Police in Tacoma are looking for a suspect who tried to rob a 7-Eleven and shot a store clerk in the leg. Police said it happened about 4:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 7200 block of South Tacoma Way.
Police in Tacoma are looking for a suspect who tried to rob a 7-Eleven and shot a store clerk in the leg. Police said it happened about 4:20 a.m. Wednesday in the 7200 block of South Tacoma Way.
Pierce County: Homesharing program helps prevent homelessness before it happens
A shared housing program is creating unique and mutually beneficial matches between homeowners and people looking for affordable housing.
A shared housing program is creating unique and mutually beneficial matches between homeowners and people looking for affordable housing.
Little Jerrys diner in Tacoma vandalized
A popular diner in Tacoma only did takeout on Sunday after vandals broke out all of the restaurant's windows. A resident who knows Anthony Valadez, the owner of Little Jerry's on South 84th Street, called to let him know that his store had been hit. "A lot of the customers, a lot of the regulars they came in, they'd get a breakfast or a lunch to go. Say it was $20 or $30, and then they would leave $100 or $75 and say 'put the rest towards the window,'" said Valadez. Other customers even showed up with brooms and supplies to help clean up. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
A popular diner in Tacoma only did takeout on Sunday after vandals broke out all of the restaurant's windows. A resident who knows Anthony Valadez, the owner of Little Jerry's on South 84th Street, called to let him know that his store had been hit. "A lot of the customers, a lot of the regulars they came in, they'd get a breakfast or a lunch to go. Say it was $20 or $30, and then they would leave $100 or $75 and say 'put the rest towards the window,'" said Valadez. Other customers even showed up with brooms and supplies to help clean up. No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Reign FC acquired by French powerhouse OL Groupe
The French group will hold an 89.5% operating stake in the club when the sale closes, which is expected in January. Current Reign FC majority owners Teresa and Bill Predmore will own 7.5% and former NBA star Tony Parker will have a 3% share of the club.
The French group will hold an 89.5% operating stake in the club when the sale closes, which is expected in January. Current Reign FC majority owners Teresa and Bill Predmore will own 7.5% and former NBA star Tony Parker will have a 3% share of the club.