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Deputies in Spanaway, Washington are currently searching for two car theft suspects. The suspects are wanted in connection with the thefts of two Kias from separate homes in the area. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the individuals. In another incident, a 2-year-old girl from Spanaway tragically died after being exposed to fentanyl, while an infant from Puyallup was hospitalized for the same reason. The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl's death and the exposure to fentanyl.

(The Center Square) – The city of Tacoma and Pierce County recently held a joint study session regarding the homelessness crisis, with both jurisdictions focusing on funding to shelter people in need. Tacoma’s dedicated funding to homeless services totals approximately $35.7 million, according to its 2023-2024 budget. The general fund makes up $24 million, or 67%, of funding, while $11.7 million stems from sales tax revenue. Much like other jurisdictions...

There’s a phone scam happening in the Tacoma area, seemingly taking advantage of the public’s interest surrounding the high-profile trial of the police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis. Businesses in Pierce County have reportedly been receiving calls asking for donations on behalf...

This week in Pierce County, Washington, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a fatal motor vehicle collision, a phone scam targeting victims of a high-profile trial, a fatal shooting followed by a car chase, a tragic overdose of a young child, allegations of police failure in protecting a woman who was fatally shot, and a suspicious death involving a teenager being set on fire. These incidents highlight the need for continued vigilance and safety measures in the community.

TACOMA, Wash. - A 2-year-old girl has died from a fentanyl overdose in Pierce County, and her father has pleaded not guilty in connection to her death. Over the weekend, three children under the age of 12 overdosed on fentanyl in just Pierce County alone. The 2-year-old girl was the only one to die of an overdose.

Starting Monday, September 25, 2023, lawyers interested in the 2024 Pierce County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner List can now apply. The application process includes completing a Pierce County Personnel Application, a Superior Court Supplemental Questionnaire, and a Release of Information. These documents are available on the Superior Court's website.

Callers are asking for donations to help the police.

A medical examiner told detectives “the amount of pills was among the most she had seen in a child,” court records show.

Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. To boost adoptions and celebrate National Bunny Day, adoption fees for all rabbits will be waived on Saturday, September 23 at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The shelter currently has several adoptable rabbits with more expected to become...

The woman suffered “several broken ribs and a fractured pelvis,” according to court records.

Kias and Hyundais remain prime targets for would-be car thieves.

The Specialized Recreation program in Pierce County, Washington, has expanded. This community initiative provides recreational activities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The expansion is a result of a multi-agency partnership formed to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership, Adventure Within Reach, includes Metro Parks Tacoma, Pierce County Parks, Puyallup, Sumner, and Lakewood. It now serves over 11,000 participants annually.

At 07:40 am on Sunday September 17th, our deputies responded to a call of CPR in progress on an infant in Puyallup. Deputies arrived on scene and asked what happened. Deputies were advised the child had put a piece of foil in their mouth that possibly had fentanyl on it. Central Pierce Fire advised this was possibly an overdose.

On Wednesday, Spanaway resident, Evan Hodge, was charged with first-degree manslaughter following the death of his two-year-old daughter due to fentanyl overdose. Hodge, 33, pleaded not guilty and is being held on a $1 million bond for this alleged crime.

Pierce County, located in the western part of Washington state, shares its borders with King, Yakima, Lewis, Thurston, Mason, and Kitsap counties. It’s an integral part of the Seattle metropolitan area and boasts an estimated population of approximately 927,000 people as of 2022. The county seat and largest city...

The Pierce County Sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect who robbed a South Hill gas station.

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A Spanaway man is being held on $1 million bail following the death of his 2-year-old daughter, who the medical examiner found had fentanyl pills in her system. Evan Hodge, 33, appeared in a Pierce County courtroom Wednesday afternoon, pleading “not guilty” to his charge...

Pierce County grants will fund two more local conservation efforts. Three of five approved earlier this month for Conservation Futures dollars are in Gig Harbor or Key Peninsula. They include:. $596,000 to Great Peninsula Conservancy to extend the city of Gig Harbor’s txʷaalqəł Conservation Area another 11.4 acres to a...