Judge Cuts Yarbrough Sentence to 20 Years
Pierce County Superior Court reduced the 724-month sentence of Verrick Vere Yarbrough, convicted in a 2006 Tacoma shooting that killed one person.
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In Tacoma, the City of Destiny, coverage here follows city government, Pierce County, Tacoma Public Schools, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider region.
Politics
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ASUWT Unveils 2026-2027 Legislative Agenda
The student government group set priorities for Tacoma, state, and federal advocacy, including parking and financial aid.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Should cities impose stricter rules and fines on landlords to protect renters?
Tacoma Tenant Rights Measure Leads Early Vote
Safe Homes for All, a citizen initiative on landlord regulation, held a 59.5% lead in early returns in Tacoma.
Automotive
LeMay Seeks Local Vehicles for Exhibition
LeMay - America's Car Museum is inviting Tacoma-area owners to submit vehicles and stories for its "Local Flavor" exhibition.
Crime
Burglars Ram Truck Into Tacoma Card Shop
Thieves stole about $50,000 in Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards from Northwest Sportscards early Monday morning.
Sports
Lincoln Routs Timberline 41-6 in Finale
Lincoln built a 27-0 halftime lead on its way to a 41-6 win over Timberline in the regular-season finale.
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