Tacoma tops news: stabbing at Foss High, a separate Pierce County rampage, plus a JBLM helicopter crash near the base. Tacoma: city, port, south of Seattle.
On Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026, a 32-year-old man in Pierce County, Washington, stabbed and killed four people outside a home before being shot dead by police. The attack occurred amid reports of a no-contact order violation that had not yet been served. The victims and suspect's identities remain undisclosed as investigations continue.
A Second Circuit panel has blocked the administration’s policy of mandatory detention for noncitizens awaiting immigration decisions, saying it relies on an incorrect interpretation of the law. The ruling comes as other circuits have split on the issue and raises the possibility of Supreme Court review.
A student-related incident at Foss High School has prompted a lockdown and a large medical response. Authorities say multiple people were injured, with some in critical condition, and the suspect is in custody. The school is reopened with counselors on site after the incident prompted a day of disruption.