Lakewood

Communities JBLM trial on Iraq killings concludes, ruling expected Monday

By Associated Press Published: May 12, 2013 at 12:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 7:01 AM PDT

A military judge will decide whether Army Sgt. John Russell was deluded by depression and despair as he shot five fellow service members in Iraq.

Communities Man on inner tube feared drowned on Lake Spanaway (Video)

By Jamie Lynn and KOMO staff Published: May 5, 2013 at 6:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 7:12 AM PDT

The man went under about 3:15 p.m. when he slipped out of his life jacket, Sheriff's officials said.

Communities Sheriff: Thieves steal 3,000 rare gemstones in broad daylight (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 3:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying the thieves responsible for stealing thousands of rare gemstones from a truck earlier this month in University Place.

Communities JBLM soldier charged in Afghan massacre back in court (Video)

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM PDT

Attorneys for the U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians during a 2012 rampage have asked that a new psychiatric expert be appointed in the case.

Communities Man who hid meth, heroin in apartment walls is convicted

By KOMO Staff Published: May 16, 2013 at 4:39 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 4:39 PM PDT

A Lakewood man who was caught hiding bricks of heroin and meth inside his walls after his roommate was murdered was convicted Thursday of numerous drug and gun offenses.

Communities Plea talks for JBLM-based soldier charged in Iraq shooting

By Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 8:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM PDT

A lawyer for an Army sergeant charged with killing four other soldiers and a Navy officer at a mental health clinic in Iraq says he's talking with prosecutors about a possible plea agreement that would spare Sgt. John Russell from the death penalty.

Communities Persistent good Samaritan helps get injured eagle treatment (Video)

By Molly Shen Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 3:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM PDT

Barney Phillips saw one eagle that couldn't fly, but grew frustrated when no agency wanted to step in and help.

Communities Pool player nearly killed in Lakewood bar attack

By KOMO Staff Published: May 16, 2013 at 8:40 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 8:40 PM PDT

Police say a bar fight between two pool players ended with one man fighting for his life.

Communities Man shot to death in Lakewood

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 7, 2013 at 11:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM PDT

Police said several people have been detained in connection with the killing, including the suspected shooter.

Communities 5 teen girls injured in rollover crash near Tacoma (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Associated Press and KOMO Staff Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

Five teen girls were injured when their car left Highway 167 near Tacoma about 3 a.m. Thursday, grazed a pole, uprooted two trees and rolled over on its roof, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Communities Lewis-McChord soldier dies of combat injuries in Afghanistan

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 24, 2013 at 11:43 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM PDT

A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has died of injuries suffered in combat in Afghanistan, the Pentagon confirmed Sunday.

Communities KOMO viewers reunite military family with beloved dog (Photo Gallery)

By Rose Egge Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 11:59 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM PDT

After we published a story about Calvin, the dog desperate to reunite with his military family, viewers offered dontations that will now be used to fly this dog overseas.