Tacoma WA

The Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs’ leadership said it will consider expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank over comments he made during a legislative hearing Thursday. Swank testified during a Senate Committee on Law and Justice meeting on a bill that would, in part, impose stricter...

A Pierce County woman with a large Instagram following accused her ex-boyfriend of sending her threatening emails, leading to his arrest. Prosecutors now say the woman actually sent those emails to herself. Prosecutors charged Kristina Breann Ellis, 42, with three counts of stalking, two counts of malicious...

Seattle’s Ethics and Elections Commission fined newly-elected Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after she failed to properly disclose more than $10,000 from her parents.

On January 15, 2026, the Port Orchard Police Department notified Dateline that 15-year-old Ashlynn Hanley, who vanished in December 2025, from Port Orchard, Washington, has been located. Dateline reported on Ashlynn’s story earlier this week for our digital ‘Missing in America’ series. “With law enforcement’s...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A dramatic high-speed chase in Pierce County ended with a large dog being thrown from a car. The incident was captured on dashcam video. The pursuit began when a driver attempted to flee a traffic stop. The chase ended in a crash, causing the dog to be ejected through the windshield.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

RENTON, Wash. - Construction crews are demolishing an abandoned building in Renton, formerly owned by Boeing. Heavy machinery could be seen on site Wednesday. This comes after a meeting last month between the city of Renton and the property owners, ION Renton, LLC. City code enforcement issued a demolition permit...

Auburn Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in a robbery. According to the Auburn Police Department, two suspects, whose photos they provided, are believed to have committed a first-degree robbery at 5:53 p.m. Jan. 10 at the East Main Small Stop convenience store, 520 E. Main St.

The newest business entry to Tacoma Mall is planning its official launch next week. Dave’s Hot Chicken in a news release this week said that the Tacoma’s restaurant’s official opening will be Friday, Jan. 23 at 4502 S. Steele St., Suite 1670. Store hours: Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and...

Auburn Police reported detaining a goat that attempted to gain entry into a building, but ultimately charges were dropped. The Auburn Police Department (APD) reported that in the morning of Jan. 11, officers were called to Wesley Homes, 32049 109th Place SE, a retirement community, for a very “baaa-d” situation.