Tacoma teachers plan sickout to send message, but school district not deterred
Sixty-one Tacoma teachers called in sick Wednesday to send a message about concerns over in-person learning, but that number is only 15-20 more than usual and the district is moving forward with its plan to bring all kids back to the classroom.
Tacoma teachers plan sick-out
Teachers are calling in sick en masse to highlight their concerns about returning to in-person learning.
Tacoma park renamed after first African American woman to serve as Washington state senator
Metro Parks Tacoma has renamed a local park after the first African American woman to serve as a Washington state senator, Rosa Franklin.
Tacoma Police speed up body camera rollout
All patrol officers in Tacoma will be wearing body worn cameras by February 28th.
An adorable surprise for a special South Sound child
How a Make-A-Wish Foundation chapter in Tacoma helped a little boy's dream come true
Crews continue to monitor commercial fishing ship in Port of Tacoma after vessel erupted in flames
Crews continue to monitor a 300-foot commercial fishing vessel in the Port of Tacoma for hot spots and to prevent chemical spills after the ship erupted in flames Wednesday night.
Old Tacoma Starbucks closing
The Old Town coffee shop has been a neighborhood staple for more than 20 years.
Trident Seafoods fishing vessel on fire in Port of Tacoma
The commercial fishing ship is carrying tens of thousands of gallons of diesel and thousands of gallons of ammonia.
Tacoma community mourns death of 'Sonics guy' Kris Brannon
He was one of the most recognizable and friendly faces in town: Seattle SuperSonics superfan and Tacoma resident Kris Brannon, better known as "Sonics guy," has died.
Tacoma Police ID man killed in shooting outside illegal nightclub
Investigators are still searching for suspects involved in a fatal shooting outside an illegal Tacoma nightclub that left a 29-year-old man dead and three others injured.
Local teen breaking barriers, becoming one of the first females to earn Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts
A local teen is making headlines today after becoming one of the very first females in the nation to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. It’s the highest achievement for the Boy Scouts of America and about only 4 percent of scouts have earned that rank, but this is not her first time breaking barriers.
Detective seeking public's help with additional information about 'after hours' night club shooting in Tacoma
One man has died and three people are injured after a Tacoma shooting early Saturday morning.
Advocates in Tacoma rush to provide more resources for homeless as temperatures drop
The threat of plunging temperatures has homeless advocates in Tacoma working overtime trying to make sure people living on the streets have what they need to survive the bitter cold.
Teen brothers, 13 and 15, charged in deadly Tacoma shooting over drug deal gone bad
Police say the 13-year-old admitted to firing shots that will likely leave the teen victim paralyzed if he survives.
First major event since moving to Phase 2 set at Tacoma convention center
A gymnastics competition is set to be held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center next week, the first major event at the venue since moving to Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan amid the ongoing pandemic.
Investigators: At least 6 people hit by car when Tacoma officer drove through crowd
Investigators on Friday released new details in the case of a Tacoma police officer who drove through a crowd of people while responding to calls about an illegal street race in January.
'His smile was so big and bright:' Family mourns 2-year-old boy killed in Tacoma house fire
A 2-year-old has died in a house fire that happened in Tacoma Wednesday afternoon.
Outside agency provides 64 high level recommendations for Tacoma Police Department
An outside consulting group provided the city of Tacoma a ten-page document with more than 60 recommendations for policing.
Crews battle two-alarm fire at commercial warehouse in Tacoma
Fire crews battle a massive, two-alarm fire at a Tacoma warehouse Saturday.
Teen critically injured in Tacoma shooting
A 17-year-old is fighting for his life after he was shot in Tacoma Thursday night.