Gig Harbor firefighters battle garage fire, saving chickens in the process

Firefighters in Gig Harbor battled a brushfire that spread to a garage and caused extensive property damage Saturday night, leading to a garage fire.

Gig Harbor firefighters battle garage fire, saving chickens in the process
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Firefighters in Gig Harbor battled a brushfire that spread to a garage and caused extensive property damage Saturday night, leading to a garage fire.

Pygmy goat goes missing from Washington Spring Fair
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Washington Spring Fair officials and a family are looking for a missing 12-week-old dwarf goat named Cowboy after he wasn't found in his pen Saturday morning.

Elementary school teacher in Pierce County arrested for child molestation
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) reported that on February 26, a student alerted deputies to an alleged incident at the school, accusing a teacher of molestation or groping.

JBLM doctor faces judge in one of the largest sexual assault cases in Army history

A local military doctor was back inside a military courtroom on Thursday, where he faces dozens of sexual assault charges after several male soldiers came forward.

Renton Police offer 'one of the highest' signing bonuses at $40,000 to compete for experienced officers

The Renton Police Department is putting money where its mouth is to try and boost staffing levels at its department by having one of the highest lateral hiring bonuses in the area for experienced officers. 

Graham family loses home in devastating fire: ‘We had everything in there’

A Pierce County family is picking up the pieces of their lives and recovering from injuries after a fire destroyed their home early Wednesday morning.

Donations needed for dog's life-changing surgery at Tacoma shelter

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is asking for donations to give a 7-year-old dog life-changing surgery to help him breathe comfortably. 

Tacoma investing in controversial A.I. tech to crack down on gun violence

Tacoma is soon implementing a “ShotSpotter" pilot program paid for by grant money from the Bureau of Justice Administration — will it be enough to curb violent crime?

Violent crime reduction plan showing results in Tacoma
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Tacoma police are holding a workshop to show the community how the shotspotter will be used to enhance public safety.

Help name Pierce County's litter vacuum truck

You may remember Plowie McPlow Plow-- a citizen-named snowplow for the Washington State Department of Transportation. Now, Pierce County is giving residents a similar opportunity: to name its new litter vacuum truck.