Tacoma WA

A 29-year-old Tacoma man is behind bars after Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies said he carried out a drive-by shooting on his own family members, with his 1-year-old child in the car. Family members told investigators he was back on meth and had made threats to kill them.

On a small strip of businesses in Briercrest, a new restaurant is bringing the vibrant flavors and communal spirit of Thailand to the local dining scene. Since opening in June 2025, Larb Thai has set out to create more than just another Thai restaurant—it’s a place where authentic cooking, cultural tradition, and...

SEATTLE — The suspect in a 2023 deadly shooting outside a Federal Way bar that was captured in Mexico was arraigned on murder charges Wednesday. Samuel Ramirez Jr. was apprehended in Sinaloa, Mexico, earlier this month, after nearly three years on the run. On Wednesday, Ramirez was arraigned on...

A 37-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for stabbing a man in the arm at the Kent Library. Travis Anthony Alen entered the guilty plea March 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, where he remains in custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced April 3.

A video that the Tacoma Police Department says shows an adult firing at children circulated online Thursday, prompting officers to respond to the neighborhood where the clip appears to have been recorded. Investigators have not released the identity of the person in the footage or said whether any children were hurt.

Get ready for a taste explosion at SEA! This bustling airport is about to welcome some delicious new dining spots that will please every palate.

SEATTLE — A 26-year-old man has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after prosecutors say he tried to push a stranger in front of an oncoming light rail train at North Seattle's Northgate light rail station. Elisio Melendez is accused of attacking a man on Mar. 19 at the...

Pierce County’s maintenance and facilities teams are hiring across the area — from Steilacoom to Puyallup. If you like hands‑on work and keeping spaces running smoothly, these roles are worth a look.

Tacoma’s Solid Waste Utility is growing its Beyond the Bin reuse program this year, giving residents more chances to donate items instead of tossing them out. From April through September 2026, you can drop off gently used household goods every Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center.

With great sadness, I share the passing of Brandon—one of the very first individuals connected to the beginning of Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank. Brandon was not just a client. He was part of the foundation of this work. I had the privilege of knowing him from the very beginning—when he was a tenant in the building...