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Millions of pounds of trash. Is there hope for Tacoma’s litter problem?

Millions of pounds of trash. Is there hope for Tacoma’s litter problem?
For decades residents have complained about the displeasing debris scattered throughout town. Are the city’s waste programs helping?
Updated March 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM

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Indoor playground, cafe with coffee and alcohol, to open in Tacoma. Have a look

March 31, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to deactivate its license-plate reader cameras

March 31, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Woman killed in shooting that left another injured in Tacoma identified

March 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Millions of pounds of trash. Is there hope for Tacoma’s litter problem?

Updated March 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM

Home detention for Pierce County driver who ran stop sign, causing fatal wreck

March 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
WA had $37 million in ‘questionable payments’ for child care in 2025, audit says
Washington State

WA had $37 million in ‘questionable payments’ for child care in 2025, audit says

Updated March 31, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Woman attacked in Tacoma psychiatric hospital dies from injuries, police say
Crime

Woman attacked in Tacoma psychiatric hospital dies from injuries, police say

March 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Pierce County to expedite regional approach to homelessness; consultant let go
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Pierce County to expedite regional approach to homelessness; consultant let go

March 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Woman killed in shooting that left another injured in Tacoma identified
Crime

Woman killed in shooting that left another injured in Tacoma identified

March 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Home detention for Pierce County driver who ran stop sign, causing fatal wreck
Crime

Home detention for Pierce County driver who ran stop sign, causing fatal wreck

March 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
50-year-old explosive to be detonated this morning by Nisqually Tribe and JBLM
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50-year-old explosive to be detonated this morning by Nisqually Tribe and JBLM

Updated March 31, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to deactivate its license-plate reader cameras
Crime

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office to deactivate its license-plate reader cameras

March 31, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Can I call the cops on my WA neighbor for security cameras? See state privacy laws
Washington State

Can I call the cops on my WA neighbor for security cameras? See state privacy laws

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Does Sheriff Keith Swank have discretion to not enforce laws he deems invalid?
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Does Sheriff Keith Swank have discretion to not enforce laws he deems invalid?

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Pierce County woman arrested for shining laser at State Patrol aircraft
Crime

Pierce County woman arrested for shining laser at State Patrol aircraft

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Indoor playground, cafe with coffee and alcohol, to open in Tacoma. Have a look
Local

Indoor playground, cafe with coffee and alcohol, to open in Tacoma. Have a look

March 31, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Step inside Sunrise Play Cafe opening next month in Tacoma's Stadium District
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Step inside Sunrise Play Cafe opening next month in Tacoma's Stadium District

March 31, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Pink moon, meteor shower and more in store for Washington state. Here’s when
Washington State

Pink moon, meteor shower and more in store for Washington state. Here’s when

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
If you’ve been to Point Defiance, you know his work. Now ‘plant addict’ retires
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If you’ve been to Point Defiance, you know his work. Now ‘plant addict’ retires

Updated March 31, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Lakewood police say 2 spas were fronts for prostitution
Crime

Lakewood police say 2 spas were fronts for prostitution

March 30, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Pierce County deputies arrest woman for shining laser on WSP aircraft
Crime

Pierce County deputies arrest woman for shining laser on WSP aircraft

March 30, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Morning commute snarled after crews closed Narrows Bridge for black ice
Gateway

Morning commute snarled after crews closed Narrows Bridge for black ice

Updated March 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Former WA Attorney General to spearhead lawsuit against ‘millionaires tax’
Washington State

Former WA Attorney General to spearhead lawsuit against ‘millionaires tax’

Updated March 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM
How expensive is gas in Washington state right now? See up-to-date prices
Washington State

How expensive is gas in Washington state right now? See up-to-date prices

March 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Mega Millions player wins big in Western Washington. Here’s where ticket was sold
Washington State

Mega Millions player wins big in Western Washington. Here’s where ticket was sold

Updated March 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Man hospitalized after attack outside Pierce County inn, police say
Crime

Man hospitalized after attack outside Pierce County inn, police say

March 30, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Point Defiance horticulturist Steve Herbig retires after nearly 40 years
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Point Defiance horticulturist Steve Herbig retires after nearly 40 years

Updated March 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Crews treat Narrows Bridge for black ice after collisions
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Crews treat Narrows Bridge for black ice after collisions

March 30, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Thousands take to Wright Park for 'No Kings' rally in Tacoma
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Thousands take to Wright Park for 'No Kings' rally in Tacoma

March 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM

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