Tacoma business owners fear repeat of homeless camp issues despite recent clearance
TACOMA, Wash. — The removal of a homeless camp in Tacoma that generated dozens of complaints in recent months comes up short for many of the nearby business owners. People in the area are concerned the problems will repeat because underlying issues aren’t being addressed. Neighbors said about...
Can $500 a month help Pierce County families long-term? A look at guaranteed income...
A local organization has been running trials to see if a guaranteed income program can help low-income Pierce County families into financial stability. While the sample size has been small, they claim promising results. During the Pierce County Council’s Health and Human Services Committee meeting on Sept. 2, Dona...
Iconic Tacoma pizzeria, karaoke bar closed after Labor Day kitchen fire
Spud’s Pizza Parlor will be closed for the foreseeable future after a grease fire broke out in the kitchen over Labor Day weekend. No one was injured in the incident, which started around 5 p.m. on Aug. 30, but the midcentury building was damaged in the process of putting it out. Tacoma Fire Department determined the...
13-year-old boy with ‘school shooter ideations’ found with collection of guns
Materials for fireworks and explosives were also recovered at the teen's house.
Two killed, one critically injured in stabbing at Burien’s Montrose Apartments
Two people were found dead and a third person critically injured after a stabbing at the Montrose Apartments in Burien.
She Allegedly Wrote Chilling Messages on Facebook. Then Her 8-Week-Old Was Brought to the...
Shannon McNease is charged with attempted murder and assault of a child
Judge: ‘A gun is an invitation to get into trouble’ in Seattle felon’s case
The weapon was identified as a Glock 19 with an extended magazine. One round was chambered.
Authorities seek WA domestic violence suspect on $200K warrant
Kent Police and the DOC's NW Community Response Unit are seeking Milton Scott, who has a $200,000 felony warrant for burglary and domestic violence-related charges, after allegedly breaking into a woman's home and assaulting her and her daughter. Scott, with a history of domestic violence convictions, has been...
Update: Lanes of northbound I-5 in Tacoma beginning to reopen after truck fire
Update, 5:08 p.m.: All lanes are reopened, but the offramp to South 56th Street remains closed, WSDOT reported on X. Update, 4:59 p.m.: From WSDOT on X: “Two left lanes on NB I-5 at S 56th St. in Tacoma are now open. A tow has been called for the extinguished semi. It will take time to open more lanes and clear the...
Two cars fully destroyed in apartment parking lot fire in South Hill
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue says that they found two cars completely engulfed in fire near an apartment building in South Hill.
