Pet of the Week: Leon
Meet our adoptable pet of the week, 8-year-old Leon, from the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County.
Dirt biker rescued after surviving 100-foot fall off cliff in Pierce County
A dirt biker was airlifted to Tacoma General Hospital after falling more than 100 feet off a cliff while trying to take a photo east of Wilkeson.
WA dirt biker falls down cliff during photograph, airlifted to Tacoma hospital
A man was rescued and airlifted to a hospital in Tacoma on Friday following a frightening end to a photo attempt. The victim fell down a cliff while the rest of his group remained safe.
Pierce County, WA mom credits heart monitor for helping save her life from rare condition
A Pierce County mother says heart-monitoring technology saved her life after her heart stopped twice. A wearable “Zio” patch detected an irregular heartbeat, leading doctors to uncover a hidden health risk and treat a rare genetic heart condition.
Tacoma food bank expands door-to-door service as feds tighten SNAP rules
As federal officials consider new rules for SNAP benefits, a Tacoma food bank is struggling to meet rising demand and expanding its reach by delivering food directly to families in need.
‘Speechless’: Tacoma, WA aid group braces for SNAP surge as requirements tighten
As federal officials weigh new requirements for SNAP benefits, one Tacoma food bank is racing to keep pace with surging demand and taking its services directly to people’s doorsteps.
True Northwest: History of Tacoma's Freighthouse Square
For more than a century, the historic Freighthouse Square has stood as a vibrant testament to Tacoma's railroad history.
Semi crash on I-5 leaves hundreds of chickens on roadway near DuPont, WA
Crews are working to clear northbound I-5 near DuPont after an overturned semi left hundreds of chickens on the roadway Friday morning.
Semi with live chickens crashes on I-5 in DuPont, WA
Crews are working to clear northbound I-5 near DuPont after an overturned semi left hundreds of chickens on the roadway Friday morning.
Troopers investigate after woman hit, killed on I-705 in Tacoma, WA
Washington State Patrol is investigating after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle in downtown Tacoma Thursday night.
Heroes who thwarted Point Defiance Park attack honored
Nearly two years after a woman was randomly attacked at a Tacoma park, the city is recognizing the Good Samaritans that helped save her life.
Troopers investigate after person hit, killed on I-705 in Tacoma
Washington State Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-705 in Tacoma Thursday night.
Tacoma Mall shooting hero uses humor to inspire 20 years after tragedy
Thursday marked 20 years since one of the darkest days in Tacoma when a 20-year-old man opened fire inside the Tacoma Mall. Dan McKown, one of the victims, is sharing his story.
Tacoma Mall shooting victim uses humor to inspire 20 years after tragedy
Though the shooting took much of his mobility, Dan McKown's spirit and humor remain as strong as ever.
$2M bail set for man in deadly Tacoma, WA child assault case
Prosecutors plan to upgrade charges against 26-year-old Colby Sorrells to murder after the 2-year-old Tacoma toddler he was originally charged with assaulting died.
Tacoma Mall Shooting: 20 Years Later
Today marks the 20-year anniversary of the 2005 Tacoma Mall shooting, where Dominick Maldonado opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle and pistol, wounding seven people.
20 years since Tacoma Mall shooting in WA
Thursday marks 20 years since one of the darkest days in Tacoma, Washington, where a man opened fire inside the Tacoma Mall.
Former Tacoma lawyer sentenced for embezzling from elderly client for 10 years
A former Tacoma lawyer was sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $530,000 from his elderly client for 10 years.
Former Tacoma attorney sentenced for embezzling thousands from client
A former Tacoma lawyer is going to federal prison for embezzling several thousand dollars from his client after committing six years of wire fraud.
Hundreds line up for Thanksgiving meal provided by Tacoma, WA community
Hundreds of families packed the Tacoma Dome parking lot Thursday for a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway that organizers say grows bigger every year — and so does the need.