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Two men pulled off a brazen armed robbery at a University Place bank on Tuesday, and police hope newly-released photos of the thieves will help get them off the streets. The robbery occurred Tuesday just after 4 p.m. at an … Continue reading →

A woman is in critical condition at Tacoma General Hospital after her vehicle rolled on top of her in the 8900 block of Vickery Avenue, said Pierce County Sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer. It’s unclear why the woman was out of … Continue reading →

City press release on the new and expanded stores at the Tacoma Mall: Tacoma Mall today announce the addition of two new retailers, The Buckle and Francesca’s Collection, as well as the expansion of two of its current retailers, American … Continue reading →

A Tacoma police officer narrowly escaped being hit by a car as a suspect drove away from an incident on the city’s north end, Tacoma police said. Police spokesman Officer Mark Fulghum said the officer was checking on a report … Continue reading →

Numerous parents and students in Tacoma are sounding off over the possible closure of Foss High School. The school could be on the chopping block because of the state’s budget crisis. A series of meetings about the budget crisis and … Continue reading →

The state’s budget crunch could spell doom for one of Tacoma’s most popular museums, but museum officials and supporters are working overtime to ensure that the doors stay open. If Governor Christine Gregoire’s proposed 2011-2013 state budget is approved, the Washington … Continue reading →

Tacoma police today are investigating a shooting in the city’s North End. A man told officers that he was shot in the left forearm about 2:40 p.m. while at a gas station near N. 26th Street and N. Stevens Street. … Continue reading →

Average retail gasoline prices in Tacoma have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.23 per gallon Sunday. The average prices in Tacoma  compare with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon in the … Continue reading →

A 33-year-old Tacoma woman who was found stabbed to death in her home Saturday has been identified as Georgia Gunzer. Her 35-year-old ex-boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the slaying. Police say the man called 911 from Tacoma General … Continue reading →

Two house fires within 13 minutes of each other kept Tacoma firefighters busy on Saturday morning. The first fire was reported at 4:06 a.m. on the 4800 block of “A” Street. Crews arrived to find the home full of smoke. … Continue reading →