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Free shuttle service launches between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor

The Peninsula Transit Pilot Program offers free shuttle service through August 2026. It aims to fill a gap in public transportation services for the Key Peninsula. GIG HARBOR, Wash. — Residents...

Thanksgiving meal giveaways feed hundreds of people in Tacoma

There were several meal giveaways on Thanksgiving in Tacoma. Dozens of organizations and volunteers worked to make sure people in the community were fed. TACOMA, Wash. — Several people in Tacoma...

Tacoma City Council considers changing tenant protection laws

The Landlord Fairness Act, also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights, was passed by voters in 2023. Now, the city council is considering making changes to the law. TACOMA, Wash....

54 families now taking legal action against former school for students with special needs

The NW School of Innovative Learning had campuses in Tacoma, Tumwater and Redmond. The families allege abuse, neglect, and long-term emotional and educational harm. TACOMA, Wash. — More than 50 families...

Parents, community push district to drop investigation of Tacoma teachers

The school district confirmed 33 employees of Jennie Reed Elementary are under investigation due to what was believed to be a "sick out" in protest of staffing cuts. TACOMA, Wash. —...

Tacoma police will not be implementing ‘ShotSpotter’ technology

Tacoma Police received an $800,000 federal grant to fund initiatives including a pilot program for a gunshot detection system, but it was never implemented. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Police Department...

Large flames erupt in Tacoma family’s yard, captured on video

The family woke up to a fire burning in their yard overnight last week. A good Samaritan called 911 and alerted them. The fire department said it was intentional. TACOMA, Wash....

The RISE Center in Tacoma is working to increase community access to food

So far this year, the Brotherhood RISE Center in the Hilltop neighborhood has provided more than 10,000 meals to community members. TACOMA, Wash. — In Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood, a community center...

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