One dead after stolen car chase ends in crash near downtown Tacoma, WA
One person was killed and another arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed into a power pole near downtown Tacoma, authorities said.
One person was killed and another arrested after a stolen vehicle crashed into a power pole near downtown Tacoma, authorities said.
WASPC seeks expulsion for Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank
Comments given by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank during a Washington State Senate Committee meeting landed him in hot water, with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs now seeking his expulsion.
Comments given by Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank during a Washington State Senate Committee meeting landed him in hot water, with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs now seeking his expulsion.
WA law enforcement association considers expelling Pierce County sheriff
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is facing potential expulsion from a statewide law enforcement group after remarks made during a Senate committee hearing.
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is facing potential expulsion from a statewide law enforcement group after remarks made during a Senate committee hearing.
Feds target 4 WA school districts over transgender athlete policies
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
Massage therapist charged with assaulting two different clients
A massage therapist in Pierce County was charged with rape in connection to two incidents in Gig Harbor.
A massage therapist in Pierce County was charged with rape in connection to two incidents in Gig Harbor.
Gig Harbor, WA massage therapist charged with rape
Justin Francis, 25, appeared in court Wednesday after being accused of sexually assaulting two women while working at a spa in Gig Harbor.
Justin Francis, 25, appeared in court Wednesday after being accused of sexually assaulting two women while working at a spa in Gig Harbor.
‘This is mass terror’; WA protesters demand ‘ICE out of Tacoma’
Activists gathered outside Tacoma City Hall on Tuesday, protesting against ICE's authority to operate in the city.
Activists gathered outside Tacoma City Hall on Tuesday, protesting against ICE's authority to operate in the city.
Group gathers in Tacoma, demanding ICE leave city
Protesters delivered demands to the Tacoma City Council, pleading them to kick ICE out of the city, while local leaders voiced concern over fear in immigrant communities following a recent ICE-involved killing.
Protesters delivered demands to the Tacoma City Council, pleading them to kick ICE out of the city, while local leaders voiced concern over fear in immigrant communities following a recent ICE-involved killing.
Dozens rally at Tacoma City Hall demanding ICE to leave
Dozens rallied outside and inside Tacoma City Hall Tuesday night, demanding the city cut ties with ICE and declare immigration arrests unlawful.
Dozens rallied outside and inside Tacoma City Hall Tuesday night, demanding the city cut ties with ICE and declare immigration arrests unlawful.
Lottery to win Seahawks playoff tickets draws big crowd
Fans are lining up at the Tacoma Mall, hoping to secure tickets to see the Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs at Lumen Field. It's all part of a scratch-off event by Washington's Lottery.
Fans are lining up at the Tacoma Mall, hoping to secure tickets to see the Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs at Lumen Field. It's all part of a scratch-off event by Washington's Lottery.
Tacoma's Spud's Pizza hit by repeated break-ins after fire
A fire-damaged Tacoma pizza institution has been broken into at least five times, with vandals stealing inventory and irreplaceable memorabilia as the owner faces insurance challenges.
A fire-damaged Tacoma pizza institution has been broken into at least five times, with vandals stealing inventory and irreplaceable memorabilia as the owner faces insurance challenges.
Puyallup protesters address deadly ICE shooting, sheriff's comments
On Friday, local advocacy groups gathered in Puyallup, voicing anger over the shooting and concern about recent public statements from Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank.
On Friday, local advocacy groups gathered in Puyallup, voicing anger over the shooting and concern about recent public statements from Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank.
Puyallup, WA protesters rally over ICE shooting, sheriff’s remarks
Protesters gathered in Puyallup Friday night, voicing anger and concern about recent public statements from Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank.
Protesters gathered in Puyallup Friday night, voicing anger and concern about recent public statements from Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank.
WA elementary school bus involved in Pierce County crash, 11 sent to hospital
A school bus carrying elementary students was involved in a crash in Pierce County on Friday morning.
A school bus carrying elementary students was involved in a crash in Pierce County on Friday morning.
WA officials extend toll lane on SR-167 North near Sumner
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
The toll lane along State Route 167 will be extended by six miles beginning next week.
WA bill seeks new rules on use of license plate reading cameras
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
WA lawmaker proposes new rules for license plate reading cameras
A bipartisan bill would create statewide rules for police use of automatic license plate readers, but law enforcement leaders warn the restrictions could slow investigations.
A bipartisan bill would create statewide rules for police use of automatic license plate readers, but law enforcement leaders warn the restrictions could slow investigations.
Seattle home listings jump again as prices soften statewide
Housing inventory in December was met with buyer hesitation. What this latest data means for buyers and sellers in 2026.
Housing inventory in December was met with buyer hesitation. What this latest data means for buyers and sellers in 2026.
Patient at WA's Western State Hospital dies at construction site
A missing patient at Western State Hospital in Steilacoom was found dead at a nearby construction site Monday morning.
A missing patient at Western State Hospital in Steilacoom was found dead at a nearby construction site Monday morning.
Zero homicides in 2025 for Lakewood, WA
The city of Lakewood is celebrating a milestone: zero homicides in 2025, according to the police department.
The city of Lakewood is celebrating a milestone: zero homicides in 2025, according to the police department.