The shocking underbelly of cockfighting in Washington state

Despite being outlawed in all 50 states, underground cockfighting has continued throughout the U.S. and in WA for years.

WA's Peninsula School District bans cell phones, ignites a shift in student engagement

In a world where teenagers are inseparable from their cell phones, Peninsula School District is making a bold move: banning cell phones in classrooms and between classes.

World championship BMX riders from WA reunited with their stolen bikes

Two sisters have their original BMX bikes back thanks to the power of social media and tips from the community. The prized BMX bikes were taken when someone stole their car in a Fife Costco parking lot last month. 

Tacoma Police looking for homicide suspect
video

According to the Tacoma Police Department (TPD), just before 1 a.m., officers responded to reports of a stabbing near 1200 S 11th St. This area is just a block south of People’s Park along M.L.K. Jr Way.

Puppy gifted to 6-year-old stolen from Tacoma yard

A Tacoma family is offering a $500 reward for their 11-month-old puppy they believe was abducted from their neighborhood.

Ex-WA officer acquitted in Manny Ellis' death files claims alleging defamation

Former Tacoma Police Department officer Timothy Rankine alleges in the tort claims seeking $47 million in damages that he was falsely accused of criminal and racist misconduct.

Officer acquitted in Manny Ellis death to file defamation suit
video

One of three former Tacoma police officers acquitted in the 2020 killing of Manuel Ellis has taken steps to sue city and state officials.

Puppy stolen from Tacoma family
video

A Tacoma family is offering a $500 reward for their 11-month-old puppy they believe was abducted from their neighborhood.

WA bridge closed after 'deterioration' found in wooden beams

The city of Lakewood hired an engineering firm to analyze the bridge and they identified that the bridge's wooden beams were at a "high rate of deterioration."

Woman with hammer vandalizes 16 businesses in downtown Tacoma
video

A woman is behind bars, accused of vandalizing 16 business storefronts on Broadway, destroying 56 windows early Saturday morning

Larry Thomas "The Soup Nazi" joins FOX 13 Seattle
video

Larry Thomas, who played the iconic "Soup Nazi" in Seinfeld's 116th episode, is appearing at a fundraising event in Tacoma to benefit a local cat shelter.