Episodes

  • Tacoma: Grand Cinema in Tacoma cancels all showings due to safety threats | June 22

    Tacoma: Grand Cinema in Tacoma cancels all showings due to safety threats | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Tacoma's Grand Cinema has paused all showings due to safety concerns and threats of violence, prompting police and officials to urge residents to avoid the venue. The city also expanded its free summer meal program for children to three new locations, addressing food insecurity during school breaks.
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    1 min
  • Tacoma: Deputy pursuit ends in Tacoma crash with four injured, including two children | June 21

    Tacoma: Deputy pursuit ends in Tacoma crash with four injured, including two children | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Tacoma police responded to a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash involving a suspect and a vehicle with children, raising concerns about pursuit safety. A heat advisory was issued as summer arrives, with officials warning of heat-related risks and urging precautions in western Washington.
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    1 min
  • Tacoma: PoliceReport.info expands Washington State crash report directory | June 20

    Tacoma: PoliceReport.info expands Washington State crash report directory | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Tacoma's Local Wire update covers new tools for accessing Washington crash reports, Juneteenth celebrations supporting Black-owned businesses, and the shift of local media to digital platforms. The episode also highlights The News Tribune's summer intern, Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, and weather forecasts for the region.
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    2 mins
  • Tacoma: Pierce County approves childcare zoning changes | June 19

    Tacoma: Pierce County approves childcare zoning changes | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Tacoma's new childcare zoning laws in Pierce County aim to ease staffing shortages and expand affordable care, while the city's Juneteenth Celebration WA event promises a free, family-friendly gathering with music and historical exhibits. A local mom's frustration over missing World Cup tickets also highlights concerns about event ticketing reliability.
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    1 min
  • Tacoma: Boy arrested for DUI and vehicular assault after crash on SR 16 in Tacoma | June 18

    Tacoma: Boy arrested for DUI and vehicular assault after crash on SR 16 in Tacoma | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Tacoma police arrested a 17-year-old for DUI and a crash on SR 16 that injured a pedestrian. The city also faces a heated vote on demolishing the historic Lewis & Clark Building, while Rep. Marie Peterson toured the Tacoma ICE facility amid rising immigration lawsuits straining state budgets.
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    2 mins
  • Tacoma: WA Rep. Raises Water Quality Concerns at Tacoma ICE Facility | June 17

    Tacoma: WA Rep. Raises Water Quality Concerns at Tacoma ICE Facility | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Tacoma's Local Wire update covers federal concerns over water quality at the ICE facility, the city's largest Juneteenth celebration at MLK Jr. Park, and rising homeownership trends in Tacoma and Spokane. The episode also highlights the new Citizen app for public safety and weather updates.
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    2 mins
  • Tacoma: Pierce County plans $110M to tackle homelessness, heatwave alerts issued | June 16

    Tacoma: Pierce County plans $110M to tackle homelessness, heatwave alerts issued | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Tacoma officials announce a $110 million plan to end homelessness with permanent housing and support services, while extreme heat advisories warn of 90s temperatures in western Washington. The City also launches a new Citizen app for real-time crime tracking and hosts a free FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party at the Puyallup Tribe.
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    2 mins
  • Tacoma: Five-year-old child struck by car in Tacoma | June 15

    Tacoma: Five-year-old child struck by car in Tacoma | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Tacoma: A five-year-old child was struck by a car in the city, prompting warnings for drivers near school zones, while a fire blocked I-5 northbound in Lakewood causing traffic delays. The City of Tacoma also promoted its Citizen app for reporting local issues, and a Stonehenge replica in Eastern Washington drew attention for summer solstice events.
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    1 min