Pierce County fire crews battle brush fire near Eatonville
Fire crews are working to fully extinguish a brush fire spanning multiple acres in south Pierce County Friday.
Pandemic restrictions may complicate your plans to beat the heat this weekend
First responders are warning families that diving into lakes and rivers leave temperatures have taken lives before. Plus, health restrictions also mean some public parks are restricting access to keep social distancing requirements.
Man charged with killing stepfather near Lake Kapowsin
A man has been charged with first-degree murder for reportedly killing his stepfather near Lake Kapowsin.
Authorities investigating police shooting in Pierce County
Authorities in Pierce County are investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital Thursday afternoon.
Gov. Inslee warns of 4th pandemic wave as vaccine availability opens wide
Starting Thursday, more COVID-19 vaccinations are available to more people than ever before in Washington. But Governor Inslee says the threat has not completely waned, warning a fourth wave is a concerning possibility.
Murder Mystery: Family of woman shot to death at popular Tacoma waterfront spot pleads for answers
It’s been one week since a 29-year-old Tacoma woman was shot to death at a popular waterfront hangout, and her family still has no idea why.
Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails
One of the country’s largest for-profit, privately run immigration jails would be shut down by 2025 under a bill signed Wednesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Blood clot symptoms to look out for if you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Washington State Department of Health said Johnson & Johnson blood clot risk is less than one in a million, but paused injections Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Pierce County Council approves $4 million in Phase 2 rollback relief for businesses
On Friday, Pierce County will revert to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. Local lawmakers did not waste time putting together a plan to support businesses and save jobs.
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in Pierce County deputy shooting
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit brought against Pierce County by the family of sheriff’s deputy Daniel McCartney, who was fatally shot while responding to a call.
Pierce County's rollback to Phase 2 could impact start of high school basketball, wrestling seasons
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Monday that Pierce County is one of three counties that will move back to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery plan due to an increase in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.
‘Devastating:’ Pierce County employees react to Phase 2 rollback
The rollback to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery impacts one of our state's most populated counties: Pierce County.
Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman counties moving back to Phase 2 of reopening plan
Three counties in Washington state - Pierce, Cowlitz and Whitman - have to roll back to Phase 2 of the state's COVID-19 reopening plan because of rising cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday.
Washington state businesses call on Gov. Inslee to pause plans to roll back some counties to Phase 2
Nearly 70 state business organizations are urging Gov. Jay Inslee to delay for three weeks any decision to return some counties to more restrictive coronavirus standards, which would hurt businesses.
Arnies in Mukilteo hopeful as Seattle Restaurant Week expands outside the city
Seattle Restaurant Week will not only lasts longer than a week this year but will expand outside the city.
City of Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout its community
The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.
Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout the city
The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.
City of Tacoma highlights areas of equity disparity throughout the community
The City of Tacoma is highlighting areas in its community they say are lacking in opportunities for success, with a goal of improving those neighborhoods that are in need.
Fife quarterback Brynna Nixon leaves behind legacy for high school varsity football
Fife high school quarterback Brynna Nixon completes another touchdown pass, this one on her senior night.
Pierce County businesses prepare for possible rollback into Phase 2
The number of new COVID-19 infections paired with increasing hospitalization rates has health officials in Pierce County warning that a rollback into Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery is possible.