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Single mothers benefit from Tacoma Habitat for Humanity’s housing initiative

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is using the money on a project to renovate homes for first-time homeowners. SPANAWAY, Wash. — More than $17 million is going towards affordable housing projects...

Sister of missing Tacoma woman seeks closure as recovery diver looks to find her body

Zuleika Witron, 28, and her dog fell Sunday into the Carbon River. Her dog was found safe, but Witron has not been found. CARBONADO, Wash. — The search continued Wednesday for...

Woman arrested in Edgewood in connection to homicide in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood

Neighbors told KING 5 a SWAT situation started around 9:30 a.m. Thursday. EDGEWOOD, Wash. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested following a SWAT standoff in Edgewood Thursday for her suspected connection...

Over 200 new homes are being built on JBLM, demand for housing expected to increase

Around 70% of service members live off base because there's not enough housing. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Joint Base Lewis McChord leaders (JBLM) and some community leaders gathered Tuesday to...

Puyallup Tribe seeks to restore Mount Rainier’s original name through linguistic research

The linguist said he found there are 20 names tribes have used in Washington associated with Mount Rainier. TACOMA, Wash. — The Puyallup Tribe is working to learn more about the...

Some Sumner residents rally to save historic Ryan House from demolition

The City of Sumner tried to tear down the Ryan House last year, but a judge blocked the permit. Now the city has filed for a new demolition permit. SUMNER, Wash....

Safe Boats International navigates uncertainty as work on some federal contracts is halted

Safe Boats International received stop work orders on multiple federal contracts, including one building boats for the Ukrainian Navy. TACOMA, Wash. — A western Washington boat manufacturer is facing challenges and...

March 3 marks five years since Manuel Ellis died while being detained by Tacoma police

On March 3, 2020, 33-year-old Manny Ellis died while being detained. His death sparked protests and policing changes. His mother says more change is still needed. TACOMA, Wash. — March 3...

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