Police: Trooper's intentional head-on crash likely saved lives

Washington State Patrol Trooper Bryce Schramm's mangled cruiser is likely totaled after he rammed it into a red, Ford F250 pickup driving the wrong way on State Route 16 over the weekend.

Trump awards Medal of Honor to combat medic from Puyallup

President Donald Trump plans to award the Medal of Honor to a retired Army staff sergeant in recognition of his treatment and evacuation of fellow US soldiers while taking fire from enemy combatants in Afghanistan in 2008.

Two arrested for street racing after crash in Puyallup

Two people face reckless driving charges after a crash Saturday night in Puyallup, the Washington State Patrol reports. 

Couple thrilled after dog and jeep stolen from Tacoma hospital found

Going to the hospital is stressful enough, but a Monday night trip to the ER quickly turned into a nightmare for one couple whose Jeep was stolen from the hospital parking lot -- with their dog in the backseat.

UPDATE: Dog, jeep stolen from Tacoma hospital parking lot found

A couple from Yelm whose Jeep was stolen from a Tacoma hospital parking lot with their dog in the backseat have been reunited with their dog and vehicle.

Parents heartbroken after remains of daughter found in South Hill; death treated as homicide

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains discovered last week in South Hill as 41-year-old Ginger Gover, who has been missing since July 29.

Police: Man accidentally shoots himself at Chuck E. Cheese in Tacoma

A Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Tacoma was evacuated Sunday after a gun went off inside the restaurant, a witness told Q13 News. 

Human remains found at South Hill construction site

Human remains were found by construction workers in the 14000 block of 94th Ave E in South Hill Friday afternoon. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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."

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.

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.