Health officials are investigating after an east Pierce County woman was diagnosed with malaria, potentially the first known locally acquired case of the disease in Washington.

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) is investigating what could be the first-known case of malaria acquired in Washington. Health officials said an East Pierce County woman, who has ...

Pierce County explores options to meet a homelessness resources funding gap. From $100 fees to tax increases, is there a path to tackle the crisis effectively?

A bullet through a Pierce County home that was connected to a teen party.

Health officials are investigating after an east Pierce County woman was diagnosed with malaria, potentially the first known locally acquired case of the disease in Washington.

In a blog post published in November 2024, former Pierce County Human Services director Heather Moss estimated the county would need an annual investment of $157 million to meet the needs of those ...

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after the shuttle bus they were in flipped over.

Health officials investigate potential first locally acquired malaria case in Washington. Woman in Pierce County being treated as officials monitor her condition.

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Pierce County Animal Control and deputies executed a warrant to seize 80 cats from a cramped 30-foot-long camper trailer in Graham.

Pierce County Animal Control rescued 80 cats from a trailer in Graham on Aug. 5, 2025. The cats, including kittens, are heading to Tacoma for adoption.

Local News 5-year-old boy dies in Pierce County paddleboarding accident The incident happened around 5 p.m. Deputies said the child was believed to have been on a paddleboard before he was found.