Sionna Stallings-Ala'ilima was sworn in as the new chief of the Tacoma Fire Department on Tuesday. She has served with the department for almost two decades.

Sionna Stallings Ala’ilima became the Tacoma Fire Department's new chief on Tuesday, the first Samoan to do so.

Four teenagers have been charged with murder and other offenses for the Feb. 22 homicide of Messiah Washington.

Southern BBQ fusion, a bar in a coffee shop, pizza by the slice, lots of fried chicken and cheesesteaks. Here’s what else is new around town.