Father shoots, kills man after Eatonville drive-by targets his home
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call about 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, from a man who said he had shot someone in front of his home in the 43100 block of Mountain Highway E. in the Eatonville area.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call about 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, from a man who said he had shot someone in front of his home in the 43100 block of Mountain Highway E. in the Eatonville area.
5 men stabbed in brawl outside Spanaway tavern, suspect arrested
Five men were stabbed during a large fight outside a tavern in Spanaway Thursday night, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department said Friday. One suspect was arrested.
Five men were stabbed during a large fight outside a tavern in Spanaway Thursday night, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department said Friday. One suspect was arrested.
The Tacoma Dome's renovation is coming soon: 'She need some TLC, and she's going to get it'
TACOMA, Wash. - In April 1983, David Bowie performed the first show ever at the Tacoma Dome.And now - almost 35 years and thousands of events later - the old dome is getting a much-needed makeover."In building years or dog years, that's like 180 years old," said Kim Bedier, the Tacoma Dome's director of venues and events. "But she's well into her 30s and much deserving of a face-lift, we're excited that the city of Tacoma is committed to making sure that she stands proud for decades to come.”
TACOMA, Wash. - In April 1983, David Bowie performed the first show ever at the Tacoma Dome.And now - almost 35 years and thousands of events later - the old dome is getting a much-needed makeover."In building years or dog years, that's like 180 years old," said Kim Bedier, the Tacoma Dome's director of venues and events. "But she's well into her 30s and much deserving of a face-lift, we're excited that the city of Tacoma is committed to making sure that she stands proud for decades to come.”
Rainiers and new Sounders minor league team playing import role in Tacoma renaissance
Check out Cheney Stadium, for instance. The home of the Tacoma Rainiers recently underwent a $30 million renovation, transforming the 50-year old baseball stadium into a diamond gem.
Check out Cheney Stadium, for instance. The home of the Tacoma Rainiers recently underwent a $30 million renovation, transforming the 50-year old baseball stadium into a diamond gem.
How Point Ruston went from one of the most polluted places in America to 'Tacoma's back yard'
TACOMA, Wash. - One of the Northwest's crown jewels sits atop what was once one of the more polluted sites in the United Staes.Point Ruston is a waterfront village within a larger community that is drawing people from throughout Pierce Couny.
TACOMA, Wash. - One of the Northwest's crown jewels sits atop what was once one of the more polluted sites in the United Staes.Point Ruston is a waterfront village within a larger community that is drawing people from throughout Pierce Couny.
'Tacoma has grown, rents have definitely gone up - but they're still not close to Seattle's'
TACOMA, Wash. - Take a walk along the Tacoma waterfront, and it's easy to see a lot has changed in just a few years.One change you might see are the brand new apartments dotting the waterfront, like The Henry.The building has views of Puget Sound, an enclosed dog park, stainless steel appliances, even paddle-boards and kayaks for rent, all starting at $1,600 a month.Scott Carino is the guy behind the sleek project, and others like it around Tacoma.
TACOMA, Wash. - Take a walk along the Tacoma waterfront, and it's easy to see a lot has changed in just a few years.One change you might see are the brand new apartments dotting the waterfront, like The Henry.The building has views of Puget Sound, an enclosed dog park, stainless steel appliances, even paddle-boards and kayaks for rent, all starting at $1,600 a month.Scott Carino is the guy behind the sleek project, and others like it around Tacoma.
One sad side effect of Tacoma's hot housing market: 'We're pricing out our locals'
TACOMA, Wash. - In her 10 years as a real estate agent in the South Sound, Anne Jones has seen some of Tacoma’s low points."I got my license as the market was crashing," she told Q13 News.But she's also seen some high points - particularly in the past few years."It's been dramatic," she said. "This robust market is the opposite end of the spectrum."
TACOMA, Wash. - In her 10 years as a real estate agent in the South Sound, Anne Jones has seen some of Tacoma’s low points."I got my license as the market was crashing," she told Q13 News.But she's also seen some high points - particularly in the past few years."It's been dramatic," she said. "This robust market is the opposite end of the spectrum."
With freeways at capacity, Pierce County hoping mass transit can ease congestion
TACOMA, Wash. - We’re now in the homestretch of a 17-plus year effort to make the South Sound commute easier and safer for I-5 drivers.But what state transportation officials really want you to consider is leaving your car at home altogether."We are at capacity with our freeways through here and we need to be thinking about mass transit and carpooling and reducing the amount of cars that we have on the freeway," WSDOT spokesperson Cara Mitchell said.
TACOMA, Wash. - We’re now in the homestretch of a 17-plus year effort to make the South Sound commute easier and safer for I-5 drivers.But what state transportation officials really want you to consider is leaving your car at home altogether."We are at capacity with our freeways through here and we need to be thinking about mass transit and carpooling and reducing the amount of cars that we have on the freeway," WSDOT spokesperson Cara Mitchell said.
There's finally relief in sight for all that road construction on I-5 in Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. - Chances are, if you’ve had to travel through Tacoma at any point for the last 17 years, you’ve gotten stuck or at least noticed the construction between the Puyallup River Bridge and State Route 16.While on the surface it may look like just one big project, it’s actually been a combination of 17 projects focused on HOV improvements, with an overall cost of $1.6 billionThe good news?
TACOMA, Wash. - Chances are, if you’ve had to travel through Tacoma at any point for the last 17 years, you’ve gotten stuck or at least noticed the construction between the Puyallup River Bridge and State Route 16.While on the surface it may look like just one big project, it’s actually been a combination of 17 projects focused on HOV improvements, with an overall cost of $1.6 billionThe good news?
20 pounds of meth, some heroin and pills seized from Pierce County home
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Gilda Yamiless Licea Richardo, 21, and Fransisco Silva, 40, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office charged Gilda Yamiless Licea Richardo, 21, and Fransisco Silva, 40, with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Decomposed body found on Tacoma hill
Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said the body was spotted just before 4 p.m. near North Schuster Parkway and South Fourth Street.
Police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said the body was spotted just before 4 p.m. near North Schuster Parkway and South Fourth Street.
Tacoma's mayor: 'I want to be held accountable' for campaign promises
TACOMA, Wash. - Just over a month into her term, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said she is committed to confronting the challenges she promised to fix on the campaign trail.In an interview last month at her office in City Hall, Woodards spoke about issues at the top of her priority list: jobs, affordability, crime, homelessness.
TACOMA, Wash. - Just over a month into her term, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards said she is committed to confronting the challenges she promised to fix on the campaign trail.In an interview last month at her office in City Hall, Woodards spoke about issues at the top of her priority list: jobs, affordability, crime, homelessness.
For Pierce County deputies, life-saving backup can be miles away
The murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, shot to death after responding to a home invasion robbery, has shined a glaring spotlight on the dangers of low staffing levels at law enforcement agencies across Washington.
The murder of Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney, shot to death after responding to a home invasion robbery, has shined a glaring spotlight on the dangers of low staffing levels at law enforcement agencies across Washington.
Prosecutors up charge against man accused of murdering Pierce County deputy
Detectives say ballistics evidence proves suspect Frank Pawul fired the fatal shot that killed Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney earlier this year.
Detectives say ballistics evidence proves suspect Frank Pawul fired the fatal shot that killed Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney earlier this year.
'So people would believe us' Man charged after teens flag child abuse in Instagram video
Two teenage boys are now in protective custody after reporting child abuse and posted a video of it on social media.
Two teenage boys are now in protective custody after reporting child abuse and posted a video of it on social media.
Another person arrested in murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney
TACOMA, Wash. -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday arrested another suspect in the murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney.
TACOMA, Wash. -- The Pierce County Sheriff's Department on Tuesday arrested another suspect in the murder of Deputy Daniel McCartney.
Video shows man setting Tacoma coffee stand on fire; police seek help to ID him
Tacoma police want your help to find a man who set the Gravity Coffee stand on fire in Tacoma.
Tacoma police want your help to find a man who set the Gravity Coffee stand on fire in Tacoma.
Spanaway high school student suffers life-threatening injuries after rear-ending garbage truck
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A 18-year-old high school student suffered life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a garbage truck Friday morning, the Pierce County sheriff's office said.The Nissan the man was driving was crushed, and the driver was trapped inside.A good Samaritan provided medical aid.The collision happened on 208th St.
SPANAWAY, Wash. - A 18-year-old high school student suffered life-threatening injuries after rear-ending a garbage truck Friday morning, the Pierce County sheriff's office said.The Nissan the man was driving was crushed, and the driver was trapped inside.A good Samaritan provided medical aid.The collision happened on 208th St.
Memorial service for Pierce County Deputy Daniel McCartney
The procession for Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney will begin at about11 a.m. and it's expected to take about 45 minutes.
The procession for Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney will begin at about11 a.m. and it's expected to take about 45 minutes.
5,000 attended procession, memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says about 1,500 law enforcement personnel and 650 patrol vehicles participated in a procession to the Wednesday memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says about 1,500 law enforcement personnel and 650 patrol vehicles participated in a procession to the Wednesday memorial for Deputy Daniel McCartney at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.