Tacoma WA

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — The United States could have one of their best women's short track speed skating teams ever. Kristen Santos-Griswold leads the pack, but not to far behind Kristen is her good friend Corinne Stoddard. The Federal Way local is one of the top short-track speed skaters...

The appointment of a new police chief, ongoing homelessness policy discussions, and community concerns about immigration and housing all converged at the Tacoma City Council’s Feb. 3 meeting, which followed an extensive afternoon study session on city governance and regional planning. Opening Proceedings and Agenda...

Troopers arrested a Gig Harbor driver after he hit a motorcyclist on Interstate 5 in Thurston County Tuesday night, according to the State Patrol. The wreck occurred before 10 p.m. at milepost 93, which is just north of Grand Mound. The Gig Harbor driver, a 51-year-old in a BMW, changed lanes as he traveled north and...

The FBI has released new images of a possible suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, reportedly taken on the morning she went missing.

In an incident that sparked widespread outrage, police guild leader Daniel Auderer joked that the 23-year-old student was only worth $11,000. The Seattle City Attorney’s Office reached a settlement last week with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, who was struck and killed in a South Lake Union crosswalk in January 2023...

Pierce County Jail has faced a staffing shortage since 2023, and they're making questionable hiring decisions to plug that gap, according to a recent investigation by the Tacoma News Tribune. Joining Washington News Wrap to break down the details is criminal justice reporter Peter Talbot.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a fraud alert that has already cost people thousands of dollars. Here’s how it works: the bad guys search publicly available jail records and find someone recently arrested. Then, they go online and search for family members. “They will reach out...

SEATTLE - Someone in Seattle won a $365,000 lottery ticket prize last week. However, no one has come forward to claim it as of Tuesday. Timeline: — On Friday, Feb. 6, the Washington Lottery's HIT 5 game had a $365,000 prize. Someone bought the winning ticket at a Hilltop Red Apple Market at 2701 Beacon Avenue South.

Three people reported gastrointestinal illness after dining Jan. 8 at Birrieria Tijuana and Carnita’s Mr. Porky Taqueria, according to Public Health – Seattle and King County. The illnesses were reported between Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, and involved people from three different households. No hospitalizations or deaths...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A proposal to set eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and police chiefs in Washington took another step forward this week, moving from the Senate Committee on Ways and Means to the Rules Committee, where it will be considered for a full vote by the Senate. Senate...