Washington State70-year-old WA nuclear reactor stack toppled with explosives. Watch it dropThe concrete stack stood 175 feet tall, much shorter than when the reactor was irradiating fuel to produce plutonium.Updated February 21, 2026 at 8:44 AM
High School SportsCapital's Lazarus McEwen claims 3A 113 title at Mat Classic XXXVIIUpdated February 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
OpinionPour one out for Tacoma’s Orange Julius, closed as malls move on | OpinionFebruary 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
BusinessHot dog chain sets new opening in Puyallup, Orange Julius closes, other biz newsFebruary 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
A Roundup of the Day's Top Stories NewsletterWhat spring garden projects can you start on? Here’s Marianne Binetti’s adviceFebruary 21, 2026 at 5:15 AM
TNT DinerWhat might they become? These restaurant, cafe spaces sit empty around TacomaFebruary 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington StateWA Dems praise U.S. Supreme Court for ruling on Trump’s ‘erratic tariff regime’Updated February 20, 2026 at 6:07 PM
TNT DinerTNT Diner has the scoop on restaurants, bakeries, bars looking to open in 2026Updated February 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
LocalGig Harbor teen livestreamed his death. Why his parents want Discord held liableUpdated February 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
High School SportsLincoln star hits 1K points on epic dunk; Auburn Mountainview beats BellarmineUpdated February 20, 2026 at 1:17 PM
LocalAnother blow to nostalgia as iconic drink purveyor shutters Tacoma Mall locationUpdated February 20, 2026 at 10:52 AM
LocalAs the Washington state legislature mulls income tax, data shows where millionaires resideFebruary 19, 2026 at 8:29 PM
OpinionFiring a top cop is hard. State bill doesn’t solve the whole problem | OpinionFebruary 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalShould Pierce County pass a new sales tax for public safety? Vote approachingFebruary 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalPierce County is getting a new judge. Here’s what we know about herUpdated February 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM
TrafficOne dead, two injured and SR-16 exit fully blocked after three-car pileupUpdated February 20, 2026 at 9:55 PM
LocalTacoma health system once touted robot nursing aide. Whatever happened to Moxi?Updated February 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Washington StateGov. Bob Ferguson pushes for sales tax holidays, calls for diaper tax exemptionUpdated February 20, 2026 at 9:39 PM
CrimeMan was under the influence in crash that left 1 dead in Tacoma, charges sayUpdated February 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM
OlympicsUSA wins Olympic gold in women’s hockey. How 4 Seattle players made their marksUpdated February 19, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Washington State9 killed in California avalanche. Where are risks highest in Washington?Updated February 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
TrafficPrepare a detour: These north Tacoma roads will be closed for constructionUpdated February 19, 2026 at 5:14 PM
High School SportsThe News Tribune’s 2026 Untouchables — WA’s most unbeatable prep wrestlersUpdated February 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
High School Sports‘A role model.’ Kaitlyn Collett on doorstep of Mat Classic historyUpdated February 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
