Tacoma business to partner with homeless shelter to provide youth job training
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
With young adults living on the streets, the city is moving forward with a new homeless shelter and teen drop-in center set to open next year. The facility will not only provide a warm place to stay but will also provide youth job training.
Groom surprises bride by walking after accident left him paralyzed
Tanner Arbuthnot shocked family and friends Sunday in Puyallup as he walked to meet his new bride, Myra.
Tanner Arbuthnot shocked family and friends Sunday in Puyallup as he walked to meet his new bride, Myra.
Crews begin sweep of Tacoma’s ‘Jungle’ homeless camp under I-705
Police, outreach organizations, and clean-up arrived at the unauthorized Tacoma homeless camp early Tuesday morning.
Police, outreach organizations, and clean-up arrived at the unauthorized Tacoma homeless camp early Tuesday morning.
Tacoma homeowner shoots burglar during home invasion
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a homeowner shot and killed a burglar during a break-in early Saturday morning in Tacoma.According to Detective Ed Troyer, the homeowner heard someone breaking into house around 3:30 a.m. and quickly grabbed a gun.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a homeowner shot and killed a burglar during a break-in early Saturday morning in Tacoma.According to Detective Ed Troyer, the homeowner heard someone breaking into house around 3:30 a.m. and quickly grabbed a gun.
Developers eye Tacoma's Hilltop area, as housing market skyrockets in Pierce County
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County is leading the nation when it comes to rising rent.It’s all fueled by the hot housing market.Realtors say there are 50% less homes for sale on the market compared to two years ago.
TACOMA, Wash. -- Pierce County is leading the nation when it comes to rising rent.It’s all fueled by the hot housing market.Realtors say there are 50% less homes for sale on the market compared to two years ago.
Prosecutors throw the book at 'prolific' ID theft and forgery suspect in Tacoma
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office arraigned Kelsea Bernhardt on 14 counts of Identity theft, theft and forgery Monday. She was arrested Friday night by the Washington State Patrol and booked into the Pierce County jail on her outstanding warrants.
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office arraigned Kelsea Bernhardt on 14 counts of Identity theft, theft and forgery Monday. She was arrested Friday night by the Washington State Patrol and booked into the Pierce County jail on her outstanding warrants.
Tacoma woman celebrates her 105th birthday
With balloon tablecloths and a large cake, a church in Tacoma celebrated the birthday of one of their dearest members. Florence Motley will turn 105 this week.
With balloon tablecloths and a large cake, a church in Tacoma celebrated the birthday of one of their dearest members. Florence Motley will turn 105 this week.
'Bundled-Up Bandit:" Guaranteed $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward to identify winter wardrobe-wearing bank robber
At 9:50 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017, he approached the counter at Umpqua Bank, 16120 of Pacific Ave S. in Spanaway and was told to remove his hat and scarf.
At 9:50 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017, he approached the counter at Umpqua Bank, 16120 of Pacific Ave S. in Spanaway and was told to remove his hat and scarf.
Tacoma's homeless 'Jungle' growing under Interstate 705
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
TACOMA -- “The Jungle” is what Seattle called its giant homeless camp under Interstate 5.Tacoma has a ‘Jungle’, too, and it’s also under a freeway.However, Tacoma’s jungle is growing off of I-705.
Customs and Border Protection seizes items at Port of Tacoma
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized an ocean cargo container of 2,100 LCD televisions from China with counterfeit trademarks and four containers of ceiling fans with improper safety labels, all in the past week.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized an ocean cargo container of 2,100 LCD televisions from China with counterfeit trademarks and four containers of ceiling fans with improper safety labels, all in the past week.
Former Pierce County teacher gets 9 months for voyeurism
TACOMA, Wash. — A former teacher has been sentenced to nine months in jail for looking into the windows of a woman's apartment in North Tacoma.The News Tribune reports 34-year-old Michael Crouch was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of voyeurism as part of negotiations with prosecutors.He will also need to register as a sex offender.Crouch had been a teacher at a Lakewood middle school but a school district spokeswoman said Friday he is no longer an employee.According to charging papers, the woman told police she'd seen someone looking into her apartment about seven times from May 2015 to June 2016, including at times when she was changing.Police traced car the person was driving to Crouch.
TACOMA, Wash. — A former teacher has been sentenced to nine months in jail for looking into the windows of a woman's apartment in North Tacoma.The News Tribune reports 34-year-old Michael Crouch was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two counts of voyeurism as part of negotiations with prosecutors.He will also need to register as a sex offender.Crouch had been a teacher at a Lakewood middle school but a school district spokeswoman said Friday he is no longer an employee.According to charging papers, the woman told police she'd seen someone looking into her apartment about seven times from May 2015 to June 2016, including at times when she was changing.Police traced car the person was driving to Crouch.
Drone battery pack likely caused Milton house fire
A battery pack to a drone likely caused a fire in Milton which destroyed a home Saturday night, Acting Battalion Chief Marc Lash said in press release.
A battery pack to a drone likely caused a fire in Milton which destroyed a home Saturday night, Acting Battalion Chief Marc Lash said in press release.
Lakewood woman wants to find boy who left $5 and apology note on her door
A Pierce County woman wants to find the young man who left a sorry note at her door with $5 in it.
A Pierce County woman wants to find the young man who left a sorry note at her door with $5 in it.
Teen shot in head during drive-by in Lakewood dies
Detectives continue to search for the suspect who critically injured a 15-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Lakewood Friday evening.
Detectives continue to search for the suspect who critically injured a 15-year-old boy in a drive-by shooting in Lakewood Friday evening.
Tacoma to pay $50,000 for violating public records act
The city of Tacoma will pay a $50,000 fine and legal fees for violating the Public Records Act by withholding most of a nondisclosure agreement it signed to obtain cell phone surveillance equipment known as Stingray.
The city of Tacoma will pay a $50,000 fine and legal fees for violating the Public Records Act by withholding most of a nondisclosure agreement it signed to obtain cell phone surveillance equipment known as Stingray.
SWAT sniper who shot officer Reginald 'Jake' Gutierrez's killer acted lawfully, prosecutor finds
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
TACOMA, Wash. – The SWAT sniper who shot and killed the man who killed officer Reginald “Jake” Gutierrez acted lawfully, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office ruled Friday.Bruce Johnson, 38, was shot in the head by Deputy Bob Shaw at a Tacoma home early on the morning of Dec. 1, bringing an end to a 10-hour standoff."The lives of two young children were saved by law enforcement officers from the Tacoma Police Department and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department who worked collaboratively,” prosecutor Mark Lindquist said in a statement. “The shooting was justified and prevented further loss of life.”Police said Johnson fired at SWT officers several times during the standoff, and used his 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter as human shields.The investigation found that Johnson told negotiators over the phone at about 3:15 a.m. that he would come out the front door and surrender.Instead, he went to the back bedroom and was headed toward a window.
SUV allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run found running outside hospital
TACOMA, Wash. -- A SUV allegedly involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on SR 167 was found running Wednesday morning outside of Tacoma General Hospital.A driver and passenger believed to be involved in the hit-and-run were not immediately found, Washington State Patrol troopers said.The Green Saturn Vue allegedly pulled out of a side street at SR 167 and Gratzer Tuesday night, prompting a victim - who was killed - to swerve.
TACOMA, Wash. -- A SUV allegedly involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on SR 167 was found running Wednesday morning outside of Tacoma General Hospital.A driver and passenger believed to be involved in the hit-and-run were not immediately found, Washington State Patrol troopers said.The Green Saturn Vue allegedly pulled out of a side street at SR 167 and Gratzer Tuesday night, prompting a victim - who was killed - to swerve.
JBLM soldiers use shark dive as therapy tool
Four soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium teamed up for a special mission. This time, to launch a new rehabilitation program to help soldiers with physical and mental wounds from war.
Four soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium teamed up for a special mission. This time, to launch a new rehabilitation program to help soldiers with physical and mental wounds from war.
40+ brave cold and snow before grand opening of Chick-fil-A Puyallup
As of Wednesday morning, about forty people were camping outside the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Puyallup for a chance to win free Chick-fil-A for a year.
As of Wednesday morning, about forty people were camping outside the new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Puyallup for a chance to win free Chick-fil-A for a year.
WATCH: Dramatic video of fire at Sumner RV
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused an RV at Sumner RV to catch fire Saturday morning.
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused an RV at Sumner RV to catch fire Saturday morning.