WA DNR predicting a tough fire season: How to minimize the fire danger surrounding your home

The heavy rain in the forecast for this weekend hasn’t washed away the elevated threat of wildfires in Washington State– we’re still in a drought, and the Department of Natural Resources says the burn risk is significant heading into the summer months.

Tacoma teacher, pastor accused of child molestation back in jail after bail violation: docs

A Pierce County elementary teacher and pastor accused of sexually molesting children is back in jail after he allegedly violated the conditions of his release after posting bail.

Multiple arrests, stolen cars recovered in Tacoma

Four people were arrested and multiple cars were recovered after a multi-agency operation in the Tacoma area, the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force said

Real-time tech to improve road safety
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In Pierce County, a new pilot program wants to make roads more safe and hold drivers accountable in real time.

Former JBLM soldier charged with killing Tukwila taxi driver
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A former JBLM soldier who was set to go on trial for child sex abuse charges is now also charged with killing a taxi driver in Tukwila.

Pierce County detectives looking to ID hit-and-run suspect

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help to identify a hit-and-run suspect. 

Budget woes hit Seattle, Tacoma, and Marysville schools

School districts around Puget Sound are grappling with major budget shortfalls, and in Seattle, its prompted the decision to close 20 elementary schools.

Teen arrested, another on the run for Tukwila Costco murder
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Authorities are revealing more details about two teenagers accused of shooting and killing an elderly woman at the Costco in Tukwila earlier this year.

1 dead in Tacoma hit-and-run, police investigating

Police are investigating after a man was killed in a hit-and-run in Tacoma early Monday morning.

Deputy seizes knife from accused laundry detergent thief
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A Pierce County deputy arrested a man accused of stealing several jugs of laundry detergent and threatening a QFC employee with a knife on Wednesday.

Tacoma laundry detergent thief threatened QFC employee with knife, deputies say

A Pierce County deputy arrested a man accused of stealing several jugs of laundry detergent and threatening a QFC employee with a knife on Wednesday.

WA man sentenced 15 years for child sex abuse in Europe

A 23-year-old Puyallup man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography.

Humane Society of Tacoma helping kitten with ‘mysterious’ wound

Animal shelter veterinarians are working around the clock to help Squeak, a kitten found abandoned in Spanaway with a ‘mysterious gaping wound’ on his body.

Japanese cars on display at LeMay
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Good Day Seattle is getting a sneak peek of the Japanese cars display at LeMay in Tacoma.

Vandalized Tacoma businesses ask city for help with repairs
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Estimates for the damage caused by a woman wielding a hammer and smashing dozens of windows up and down a Tacoma street on Saturday are still being calculated.

Vandalized Tacoma businesses ask city for help with repairs

Estimates for the damage caused by a woman wielding a hammer and smashing dozens of windows up and down a Tacoma street on Saturday are still being calculated.