TACOMA · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
22/24
Tacoma gets an A.
Washington has the strongest combination graded so far in the West: 5-day PRA clock with attorney-fee enforcement, free statewide MyCase court search, mandatory e-filing, free electronic delivery, public booking photos, and WATCH for criminal history. The Public Records Act puts the burden on agencies, not requesters. Rare combination.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Tacoma.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 16:38 UTC · SCORE 22/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 16:15 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 16:15 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 16:15 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 16:15 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · WA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the WA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
ELSIE ELDORA LUSCIER
Wanted
BALLOT BOX FIRES
Wanted
CRESENCIO MORENO AGUIRRE
Wanted
CRISTINA ASE
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · WA
Children Missing From Washington (Statewide)
Active Washington cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Ariella Archie (WA)
Israel Chino Harris (WA)
Justin Burns (WA)
Belen Altamirano (WA)
Matthew Bercier (WA)
Gavri’ela Martinez-Gonzalez (WA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Washington Court Cases
Most recent Washington court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02007 | Demos v. Jackson et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01187 | Oxman v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05613 | Goodale v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (U.S.) | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02010 | Somerville v. Commissioner of Social Security | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02008 | Estrada-Bordas v. Mullin et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05614 | Brannigan et al v. Umpqua Bank et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02009 | Demos v. The Fortune 500 et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CRIMINAL 3:26-cr-05187-1 | USA v. Marks | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01274 | A.O.M. et al v. Edlow et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-02013 | Martin v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 3:26-cv-05615 | Trustees of Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust et al v. Scott & From, Inc. et al | 06/09/2026 |
| CIVIL 2:26-cv-01462 | The Estate of Derik P. Howard v. Loveland | 06/09/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I find arrest records in Tacoma?▼
Tacoma, WA arrest records: Tacoma Police Department records (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police/services/records) — public via RCW 42.56 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56). Pierce County Sheriff inmate search (https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3162/Inmate-Search). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14 name-based instant. Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94). Tacoma News Tribune for arrest blotter (https://www.thenewstribune.com/).
How do I find arrest records in Tacoma?▼
Tacoma, WA arrest records: Tacoma Police Department records (https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police/services/records) — public via RCW 42.56 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56). Pierce County Sheriff inmate search (https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3162/Inmate-Search). Statewide criminal history: Washington State Patrol WATCH (https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/) $14 name-based instant. Court records: Washington Courts Search (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/) free statewide. FBI Identity History Summary $18. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). Ban-the-box: Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW §49.94). Tacoma News Tribune for arrest blotter (https://www.thenewstribune.com/).
How do I find court records in Airway Heights?▼
To find court records in Airway Heights, WA (Spokane County), use the Washington Courts public access at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. The Airway Heights Municipal Court at 1208 S. Lundstrom Street, Airway Heights, WA 99001 (509-244-3324) handles city ordinance violations and traffic. Spokane County Superior Court (felonies, civil) and District Court (misdemeanors) records are at https://www.spokanecounty.org/. Free name and case-number search statewide. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sealed/expunged records are excluded. Sources: WA Courts (https://dw.courts.wa.gov/), City of Airway Heights (https://www.cawh.org/).
How can I pay for a speeding ticket I received if I lost it?▼
To pay a lost speeding ticket in Spokane, WA, the Spokane Municipal Court at 1100 W. Mallon Avenue, Spokane, WA 99260 (509-625-4400) handles city tickets. Online payment at https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/ requires citation number, name, and date of birth — call the court if you don't have the citation. The Spokane County District Court at https://www.spokanecounty.org/425/District-Court handles county-issued tickets; their online portal is similar. The Washington Courts Pay-by-Web at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/ also lets you search by name. Standard tickets must be paid within 15 days to avoid late fees and license suspension. Sources: Spokane Municipal Court (https://my.spokanecity.org/courts/), WA Courts (https://www.courts.wa.gov/).
How do I get a copy of a marriage record in Washington?▼
To get a copy of a marriage record in Washington State, the Washington State Department of Health Center for Health Statistics at https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records issues certified marriage certificates for $25 (records from 1968 forward). For older records, contact the County Auditor where the license was issued. Order online via VitalChek, by mail to PO Box 9709, Olympia, WA 98507 (360-236-4300), or in person at the State Vital Records office in Tumwater. Only the parties or immediate family can obtain certified copies under RCW 70.58A.560. Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) governs disclosure. Sources: WA DOH Vital Records (https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/vital-records), WACO (https://www.waco-counties.org/).
How can I find out when the police were called and responded to a scene?▼
To find out when police were called and responded to a scene in Lacey, WA (Thurston County), file a Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) request with the Lacey Police Department at 420 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503 (360-459-4333). Specify the date, approximate time, and address. The CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) log shows the call time, response time, and disposition. The Lacey PD releases CAD logs and incident reports for closed cases; ongoing investigations may be redacted. Standard fees: $0.15 per page or actual cost. Submit at https://www.cityoflacey.org/. Sources: Lacey PD (https://www.cityoflacey.org/government/departments/police), WA Public Records Act (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.56).
📊 Public Data Sources for Tacoma, WA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Tacoma, WA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for WA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (WA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in WA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in WA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in WA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for WA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (WA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Tacoma, WA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| COST PLUS PRESCRIPTIONS, INC. | TACOMA |
| ADVANCED PHYSICAL THERAPY & BALANCE REHABILITATION LLC | TACOMA |
| AARON PITNEY | TACOMA |
| STEVE FELLER | TACOMA |
| ANDREW HWANG | TACOMA |
| KARL MCCOWEN | TACOMA |
| JEROME LEE | TACOMA |
| SUSAN MILBACH | TACOMA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (WA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Problem with a company's investigati |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
City of Tacoma, WA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| PUYALLUP VALLEY TAXI | 1128a1 |
| WASHINGTON DENTAL HEALTH CTR | 1128a1 |
| JOHN AMENS | 1128b4 |
| ROBIN ANDERS | 1128a1 |
| ANNA BAILEY | 1128a2 |
| SHARON BATISTE | 1128b4 |
| JANICE BEECHUM | 1128a2 |
| DEBI BEGALLIA | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Tacoma, WA
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Commencement Bank | Tacoma |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from WA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Newcastle, Washington man sentenced to 5 years in prison for helping overseas fraudsters smuggle their proceeds via money transfers and bitcoin
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Iranian national pleads guilty in scheme to smuggle military related technology to Iran via China
Jun 5, 2026
doj_news
Auburn, Washington, man sentenced to more than four years in prison for racially motivated attack on Metro bus passenger
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien, Co-Leader of nationwide drug trafficking ring, who plotted to kill Centralia, Washington Police Officer, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Jun 2, 2026
doj_news
Eastern Washington Jury Convicts Three Defendants of Conspiring to Impede Federal Officers In The Execution of Their Duties
May 29, 2026
doj_news
Department of Justice Accuses States of Undermining the Constitution and Putting Public Safety at Risk
May 28, 2026
doj_news
Kent, Washington, man convicted of 17 felonies related to string of armed dispensary and bank robberies following three-week trial
May 27, 2026
Federal Agency
Aerial Refueling Tankers: Air Force Needs More Focused Metrics and a Risk-Based Mitigation Plan to Improve Sustainment
Jun 10, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board announces that results from its annual bank stress test will be released on Wednesday, June 24, at 4 p.m. EDT.
Jun 9, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Tacoma
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Man convicted of killing Tacoma police officer in 1997 dies in prison
The man convicted of fatally shooting a Tacoma police officer during a 1997 standoff has died in prison.
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Second vehicle hit fallen WA trooper; Tacoma police search for pickup
Tacoma police believe a second vehicle hit a Washington State Patrol trooper who died Friday night on state Route 509. Officials said Saturday that Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, …
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5 injured in reported stabbing at high school in Washington state, suspect in custody: Police
Four students and a school security officer were injured in a reported stabbing at a high school in Washington state on Thursday, authorities said. The suspect, a student at the sc…
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Stabbing at Washington state high school wounds 6, including suspect, police say
A Tacoma high school student has been booked on five counts of first-degree assault after four students and an adult security guard were injured in a stabbing at the school.
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Washington State Patrol trooper killed Friday evening in Tacoma, agency says
A Washington State Patrol trooper was killed Friday evening while responding to a collision in Tacoma, according to a statement from the agency. Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, die…
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WA troopers arrest teens for climbing Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Two teenagers were arrested over the weekend for climbing the cables of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, causing traffic diversions for drivers heading to and from Tacoma.
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Trump’s no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington
Four immigration judges in Washington state were ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition.
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He was shot 21 times in Tacoma elevator. His estate has sued for wrongful death
The estate of a young man gunned down in a Tacoma elevator has sued the Tacoma Housing Authority for wrongful death. Messiah Washington, 18, died after being shot multiple times Fe…