Tear Gas, Snipers And A 4 A.M. Surrender On 56th Street West
Neighbors in University Place were jolted from their homes in the middle of the night after an armed standoff stretched for hours and shut down streets before ending with a 4 a.m. surrender on June 4. Authorities say a 43-year-old man barricaded himself inside a two-story house in the 5400...
Gunfire Outside South Tacoma’s Aero Apartments Leaves One Wounded
Gunfire broke out Tuesday evening near the Aero Apartments in South Tacoma, leaving one person injured and prompting an intensive search as daylight faded. The victim was treated for injuries that were not considered life-threatening, while the suspected shooter remained on the loose. Tacoma police received a call abou
Pierce County Voters May Get Say on Sheriff Oversight
A proposal moving through the Pierce County Charter Review Commission would create a new Sheriff Ombuds office, described by supporters as an independent oversight role with subpoena power, a dedicated budget, and a four-year term, landing in the middle of an already fractious relationship between County Executive Ryan
Tragic Farewell: Kenyan Thomas Odera Dies in Tacoma, WA
The Kenyan community in Washington State is mourning the passing of Thomas (Tom) Odera, who died in Tacoma, Washington, on Monday, June 1, 2026. Tom was the beloved younger brother of Jacob Odera, a well-known member of the Kenyan community in Tacoma. His passing has left family members, relatives, friends, and the wid
Man convicted of killing Tacoma police officer in 1997 dies in prison
TACOMA, Wash. — The man convicted of fatally shooting a Tacoma police officer during a 1997 standoff has died in prison. The Washington Department of Corrections said Sap Kray, 74, died June 5 while serving a life sentence for the killing of Tacoma police Officer William Lowry. In August...
Tacoma’s Andrew Putnam Played 45 Holes of Pure Grit, and Now The U.S. Open...
Tacoma's Andrew Putnam Played 45 Holes of Pure Grit, and Now The U.S. Open Has No Idea What's Coming You gotta be kidding me! We're talking about a grind, a marathon, a pure test of mental toughness, and Tacoma's own Andrew Putnam just delivered an absolute masterclass in it. After a ridiculous two days of golf that fe
Police seek suspect after bras go up in flames in viral Renton Walmart arson
It was all over social media — a video showing a rack of bras up in smoke at a Walmart Supercenter in Renton. The arson occurred at 743 Rainier Ave. S. around 8 p.m. Friday. Police release photos of Renton Walmart arson suspect. Police have released photos of the...
Local prom-goers were stuck in Tacoma when teens scaled the Narrows Bridge
Parents waited anxiously on the night of Saturday, June 6, as their teenagers sat in a snarl of traffic trying to cross the Narrows Bridge after prom. Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools both celebrated at proms in Tacoma on Saturday. The dances ended around 11 p.m., but the Washington State Patrol closed the westbou
Kent, WA passerby spots dead man in bushes, police ask public for help
KENT, Wash. - Someone walking in eastern Kent made a grim discovery when they saw a dead man's body in a group of bushes on Monday evening. Timeline: — Around 5:30 p.m. on June 8, police in Kent say they received a 911 call from a passerby who spotted the body in the area of 94th Avenue South and Canyon Drive.
Attempted armed robbery at The Outlet Collection
Three suspects were detained for attempting to use fraudulent payment methods and allegedly being armed at The Outlet Collection in Auburn the night of June 8. One of the individuals was detained and released, but the other two were arrested and booked, according to Auburn police. Auburn Police Department spokesperson.
