| Soldier suicides
The U.S. Army and grieving loved ones struggle for answers about the rising rates of suicides and what can be done to prevent them. Four families share their stories. |
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| More need help, but fewer give
For nonprofit leaders, the nation’s economic downturn puts the sad fact of their business in sharp relief: When the need for their help is greatest, their ability to offer it can be the most strained. |
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| Inside the foreclosure market
Pierce County’s foreclosure rate is the highest in Washington. So far this year, more than 5,000 homeowners in the county have received letters notifying them that, because they’ve fallen behind in their mortgage payments, their house will be sold at public auction. |
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| A black president
For Tacoma's black leaders, Barack Obama's victory is a sign that decades of fighting racism are bearing fruit. They take time to savor the moment. |
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| The mood of the electorate
We cruised around Pierce County to ask how people felt about Tuesday’s election. From the harried single mom to the frustrated bar buddies, from the struggling mortgage lender to the full-of-hope college students, here’s what they had to say. |
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| 2008 Voter Guide
Read about the candidates in Washington and their positions on issues affecting our communities and our future. |
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| The News Tribune at 125
The name has changed, and so has the style. But looking back through 125 years of Tacoma newspapers, what is stunning are the things that have not changed. Take a look at the stories that have shaped our community. |
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The News Tribune
| A tribe's milestone
The Puyallup Tribe celebrates the 20-year anniversary of a deal that brought it prosperity. |
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| Pothole City
Tacoma's streets are crumbling, and a quick fix will take some 20 years. Blame high oil prices, falling real estate taxes. |
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News Tribune military editor Matt Misterek and photographer Peter Haley spent six weeks in Iraq following the Stryker Brigade from Fort Lewis.
Washington state's corrections department lost nearly $53 million in jury verdicts and settlements to victims or their families. What should be done to protect the public from dangerous parolees and minimize lawsuits?
