2 men attempted to rob Girl Scouts in front of Tacoma store
Two men in their 20s showed a holstered gun and demanded money from Girl Scouts selling cookies in front of a store in Tacoma, police said.
Two men in their 20s showed a holstered gun and demanded money from Girl Scouts selling cookies in front of a store in Tacoma, police said.
The '10 Things I Hate About You' house is for sale
The popular home featured in the movie is on the market for $1.6 million. It's five beds, four baths and sits at over 3,800 square feet, according to Zillow.
The popular home featured in the movie is on the market for $1.6 million. It's five beds, four baths and sits at over 3,800 square feet, according to Zillow.
WSP: 3 dead in hit-and-run DUI crash on I-5 in Lakewood
Washington State Patrol troopers said they arrested a 23-year-old man for driving under the influence, hit-and-run, and three counts of vehicular homicide.
Washington State Patrol troopers said they arrested a 23-year-old man for driving under the influence, hit-and-run, and three counts of vehicular homicide.
Logging truck driver in serious condition after crash on I-5
Logs from a logging truck traveling on northbound Interstate 5 pierced the cab of a truck traveling behind it.
Logs from a logging truck traveling on northbound Interstate 5 pierced the cab of a truck traveling behind it.
Firefighters in Graham campaigning door-to-door to prevent layoffs and slower response times
It’s not every day firefighters show up at your front step when you don’t have an emergency. But on Thursday, Graham firefighters went door to door personally asking for help.
It’s not every day firefighters show up at your front step when you don’t have an emergency. But on Thursday, Graham firefighters went door to door personally asking for help.
Shot fired inside Oakland High School in Tacoma; school on lockdown
Oakland Alternative High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning after a single gunshot was fired inside a boys bathroom.
Oakland Alternative High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning after a single gunshot was fired inside a boys bathroom.
Massive container cranes cruise through Puget Sound (video)
Last Friday and Saturday, the Hong Kong-flagged Zhen Hua 28 slowly pull four huge cranes through Puget Sound to the Port of Tacoma's Husky Terminal.
Last Friday and Saturday, the Hong Kong-flagged Zhen Hua 28 slowly pull four huge cranes through Puget Sound to the Port of Tacoma's Husky Terminal.
12 and 15-year-old boys arrested in Tacoma school shooting threats
A 12 and 15-year-old boy were arrested and booked into Remann Hall after school shooting threats circulated social media in two separate incidents.
A 12 and 15-year-old boy were arrested and booked into Remann Hall after school shooting threats circulated social media in two separate incidents.
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.