Volcano safety: Orting prepares 44 years after Mount Saint Helens eruption

Advancements in seismic tracking are celebrated by communities settled in the shadow of active volcanoes, places like Orting, which takes the risk very seriously.

Kia hosting anti-theft software update events in Factoria, Tacoma

In an effort to reduce thefts among Kia vehicles, the automobile manufacturer is partnering with local dealers to host two free anti-theft software update events this weekend.

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In an effort to curb thefts of KIA vehicles in our state, Factoria and Tacoma malls will be hosting a free anti-theft software upgrade event all weekend.

Tacoma council member Catherine Ushaka dies

Tacoma City Council member Catherine Ushka has died, the city announced on Thursday.

Tacoma neighborhood concerned about constant gunfire after recent drive-by shooting

Neighbors in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood are calling on city leaders to curb gun violence in their area following Tuesday night’s drive-by-shooting at a city park.

Neighbors disturbed by frequent gunfire in neighborhood
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Neighbors in Tacoma?s Hilltop neighborhood are calling on city leaders to curb gun violence in their area following Tuesday night?s drive-by-shooting at a city park.

1 stabbed in chest during Pierce County road rage incident

A driver has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a motorcyclist during a road rage incident in Pierce County on Tuesday.

Officers capture black bear in tree in backyard of Pierce County home

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said they received several reports of bear sightings since the weekend in the Tacoma area. Officials captured the bear in the backyard of a home in Lakewood.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopens after emergency repairs

A portion of the older section of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was shut down for a few days for emergency repairs. 

Here's how much you need to earn to live 'comfortably' in the Seattle-Tacoma area

Rising rents and other expenses continue to rise in Washington state, so how much does it really cost to live comfortably in the city? Here's a breakdown.

Fife Police looking for missing endangered man

Washington State Patrol has put out a missing endangered persons alert for a man last seen at his Fife home over the weekend.

2 charged in pro-Palestine demonstration that interrupted University of Puget Sound event

A student organization is banned from operating on the University of Puget Sound campus after holding a pro-Palestine protest that interrupted a U.S. congressman's speech.

13-year-old dies of possible overdose in Spanaway

A 13-year-old has died of a suspected overdose in Spanaway while he was staying with a relative. 

Deadly crash on SR 7 in Spanaway
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The causing driver of the crash died. Investigators said the driver was a man but his identity has not been released.

Police investigate deadly crash in Tacoma

Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in a residential neighborhood in Tacoma on Thursday night.

Crash on SR 7 in Spanaway leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

An investigation is underway into what led up to a deadly crash Friday morning on State Route 7 in Spanaway.

Survivor recalls deadly Spanaway crash involving 14-year-old driver in stolen Kia

It's been nearly six months since Loliene Johnson walked away from a crash that claimed the life of her fiancé, 50-year-old Christopher James Hall, who was lovingly called CJ.