Shawn Kemp Pleads Guilty in Parking Lot Shooting Case
Former Seattle Supersonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded guilty in the case centered on a 2023 shooting in Tacoma, Washington.
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87K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Heroin Seized in Washington State from Alleged Cartel-Connected Smuggler
Police in Tacoma, Washington, seized approximately 87,000 fentanyl pills from an alleged drug trafficker connected to a Mexican cartel, city officials said in a written statement. The officers also found 83 pounds of methamphetamine and heroin allegedly being brought from the Mexican border to Washington.
Four Power Substations Attacked in Washington Weeks After FBI Warning on Power Grid Threats
Thousands of residents were left without power after four power substations were attacked in Tacoma, Washington, on Christmas Day. The vandalism comes weeks after the FBI issued a warning to law enforcement in the state to be on alert for power grid attacks.
Officer with Rifle Takes Out Alleged Police Attacker from 180+ Yards
Bodycam video released this week by Pierce County, Washington, investigators shows an officer pull his service rifle out of a bag over 180 yards from a suspect allegedly shooting at police and take him out with one shot.
Middle School Flyer Advises Abortions Available Without Parent Consent
A Tacoma science teacher distributed a flyer to middle school students that advised they can obtain abortions and birth control at any age and without their parents’ consent.
Anti-Cop Antifa Protest Turns Violent in Tacoma, Washington
An Antifa-planned anti-police protest in Tacoma, Washington, turned violent Sunday night. Antifa planned the rampage after a Tacoma police officer drove his cruiser through a crowd of people on Saturday night.
WATCH: Cop Car Runs Over Tacoma Crowd Who Attacked Vehicle
Tweeted video shows a Tacoma, Washington, police officer driving an SUV through a crowd of street-racing supporters. Police officials say the officer feared for his safety as the crowd pounded on the windows while surrounding the SUV and refusing to let it pass.
Teacher Scolds 10-Year-Old for Saying He Admires Trump
A Tacoma teacher scolded a 10-year-old student for responding to a question about a person he admires with the answer “Donald J. Trump.”
Husband of Tacoma Nurse Survives Coronavirus
Brian Edwards was released from MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital on Thursday after a harrowing battle with the novel coronavirus.
Foundation Donates $500K to Help Save Historic Church
A Catholic church in Tacoma, Washington, recently received a much needed gift to help rescue the building marked for demolition.
Tacoma City Council Increases Prices on Firearm, Ammunition Sales
The Tacoma, Washington, City Council voted Tuesday to increase prices on guns and ammunition sales within city limits.
Tacoma Police: Immigration Center Firebomber Claimed to Be Antifa, Member of Antifa Gun Club
Tacoma Police Department said Thursday the man who tried to firebomb an immigration detention center claimed association with Antifa.
Shaun King Deletes Praise of ‘Martyr’ Willem Van Spronsen’s ‘Beautiful’ Anti-ICE Manifesto
Shaun King, a columnist at the Intercept and alumnus of the New York Daily News, praised the antifa activist who was killed while attacking a migrant detention facility in Tacoma, WA, in a series of social media posts he has since deleted.
Multiple Deaths Reported After Amtrak Train Plunges off Bridge in Washington State
Authorities are reporting multiple fatalities after an Amtrak train carrying 78 passengers and five crew members derailed off a bridge onto Interstate 5 Monday morning.
Two Store Owners Charged for Alleged $200,000 Food Stamp Fraud
Two store owners in Tacoma, Washington, have been charged for allegedly carrying out $200,000 worth of food stamp fraud over 18 months.
Plane Passenger Spots Texts About Alleged Plot to Rape Children
A sharp-eyed passenger on a flight to San Jose, California, from Seattle, Washington, spotted someone sending graphic text messages about an alleged plot to rape children, leading authorities to arrest two suspects.
School District Demands ‘Safe Zones’ for Migrant Students
The Tacoma Public School Superintendent is now demanding “safe zones” for migrant students after President Donald Trump’s immigration executive orders were signed earlier last week.
Tacoma Officials Designing Box Where Guns Can Be Anonymously Dropped for Destruction
Officials in Tacoma, Washington, want to put a drop box in the city where individuals who want to turn in guns for destruction can do so anonymously.
