Tacoma police are investigating the attempted robbery and shooting of a 55-year-old woman Tuesday evening at Point Defiance Park. Police said Wednesday that a person was trying to steal her purse. No ...

The annual Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival will take place on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting Thursday, June 5, traffic will be impacted in and around ...

A beloved attraction at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park has fallen victim to Mother Nature and the impacts of climate change. On Friday, May 20, the outer loop of Five Mile Drive will close to vehicle ...

There is no guarantee of future otter pups, but the zoo reports the introduction has been successful. "The pair has been ...

TACOMA, Wash. — Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma welcomed a Southern tamandua pup at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday August 18, the first one to be born in the zoo’s history. The Southern tamandua is a ...

TACOMA, Wash. — The man found guilty in a random, brutal stabbing attack in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park last year will be sentenced this Friday. Nicholas Matthew was found guilty of first-degree ...

Traffic restrictions begin Thursday near Point Defiance Park for festival setup. Access changes affect Pearl Street entrance, Roberts Road and Marina tunnel. Limited free parking, paid options and ...