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Renton Police offer 'one of the highest' signing bonuses at $40,000 to compete for experienced officers
RENTON, Wash. - The Renton Police Department is putting money where its mouth is to try and boost staffing levels at its department by having one of the highest lateral hiring bonuses in the area for experienced officers. There are just under a half-dozen positions to fill, and they are...
Graham family loses home in devastating fire: ‘We had everything in there’
GRAHAM, Wash. - A Pierce County family is picking up the pieces of their lives and recovering from injuries after a fire destroyed their home early Wednesday morning. "I saw the flames from the ceiling, just dripping fire into the room," said Jennifer Starbuck. Jennifer says a smoke alarm woke...
VIDEO: Suspect arrested by Tukwila Police after threatening victim with firearm
Just after 2 p.m. on April 5, 2024, Tukwila Police officers were dispatched to the 15900 block of West Valley Highway after receiving a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that a male had pointed a firearm at him. The suspect was reported to have fled in a vehicle immediately...
Donations needed for dog's life-changing surgery at Tacoma shelter
TACOMA, Wash. - The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is asking for donations to give a 7-year-old dog life-changing surgery to help him breathe comfortably. Tyson, a pitbull mix, is suffering from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). BOAS is typically found in short-snout breeds like French bulldogs and...
Investigation: Former Richland PD Chief violated Federal Way nepotism, overtime policies
RICHLAND, Wash.-A 2017 investigative report sheds new light on the alleged wrongdoing of former Richland Police Chief Brigit Clary while she was a member of the Federal Way Police Department. NonStop Local obtained the report, compiled by the Seabold Group on behalf of the City of Federal Way, from Benton...
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