Homeless-service providers and advocates say Pierce County is not effectively coordinating to keep the unhoused safe during extreme weather.

Philip Cowan has led Pierce County's only nonprofit movie theater for the past 18 years. The Grand is nearing its fundraising goal to buy the building that houses the theater, which Cowan said felt like the right opportunity to let someone else takeover.

Ryan Mello, a Democrat, was elected in November to succeed Republican Bruce Dammeier, who was frequently at odds with county council.

In a news release, the city said it faces the “difficult decision” of closing most of those shelters in June 2025 because of the shortfall.

As the city of Tacoma works to manage its $24 million budget deficit, council members have been making decisions on what to cut. The electeds considered two amendments to close the gap.

The City of Tacoma is projected to have a structural deficit for the 2025-26 biennial budget. One way to lessen that deficit is to make cuts to the Tacoma Fire Department.

Pierce County voters have decided on a new sheriff and county executive.

Jose Manuel Sanchez-Castro died at the Northwest ICE Processing Center on Sunday. It's the second death of a detainee at the facility this year.

Longtime sheriff’s department employee Patti Jackson is racing against Seattle Police Department vet Keith Swank to lead one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the region.

Residents of Pierce County who appear for jury duty will receive $100 a day and mileage reimbursements in an attempt to improve juror participation and diversity.