https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316708095.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2bd8764c-ef7a-4cd9-9153-f53028b8bfcc/1_th.jpg New Tacoma Arts Live CEO speaks on the non-profit's vision moving forward Katie Stricker, Tacoma Arts Live’s new CEO, says the nonprofit will focus on arts education and creative activation at The Armory. A former teaching artist who started at the non-profit 19 years ago, Stricker plans to expand the Civil Rights Legacy Tour beyond its current 40 schools and nearly double service in Tacoma Public Schools’ Beyond the Bell and Club B programs. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316708095.html/video-embed 155 2026-07-30T17:00:38Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315562394.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a0b4538c-64cf-445f-81ef-fb994157c569/4_th.jpg Wooden City already rolling at new downtown Tacoma restaurant Wooden City Tacoma has officially moved into its bigger downtown restaurant. From the bar to open kitchen and mezzanine, cocktails and food were flowing in April 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315562394.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-28T17:48:11Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316693980.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c9836685-0336-4763-88af-3978ea670a65/1_th.jpg Seahawks guard Grey Zabel on farm life, year 2 growth, and Brian Fleury’s offense Fresh off a Super Bowl-winning rookie season, Seattle Seahawks guard Grey Zabel talks about returning to his family farm during the offseason, entering Year 2 and learning the system under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316693980.html/video-embed 143 2026-07-30T15:25:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316635041.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e769fa3a-7db1-4e8e-934e-5f94f9c66cc7/1_th.jpg Rustico Coffee & Bakery renovates former Dave's Meat in Tacoma’s North End A new North End spot, Rustico Coffee & Bakery, is under construction with plans for bright windows, neighborhood seating and shelves featuring local makers. Co-owner Kristin Sierra says the menu will highlight homemade cinnamon rolls in multiple flavors and mix-and-match cookie boxes, plus coffee and baked goods on display. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316635041.html/video-embed 69 2026-07-28T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316646071.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/93e957c6-08c4-4883-9ba0-d14af4a41b14/1_th.jpg WA Dept of Ecology says "flushable "wipes are leading culprit of clogged pipes The WA Department of Ecology released a new website in July that shows active sewage spills at water treatment plants across the state. "Flushable wipes" are the leading cause. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316646071.html/video-embed 49 2026-07-30T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316707011.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c5413708-077e-4774-9670-64c503b38e1d/1_th.jpg New policy could mean fewer broken McDonald's ice cream machines McDonald's ice cream machines are set to be more reliable as a new ruling allows third-party repairs, ending exclusive restrictions. https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316707011.html/video-embed 100 2026-07-29T23:50:22Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316691579.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/349f9ae6-20c5-4d95-83d7-50aca36cc8a8/1_th.jpg Downtown Tacoma Block Party returns this weekend with food, music, vendors The fourth annual Downtown Tacoma Block Party is this Sunday, featuring over a dozen food vendors, live music, vintage vendors and more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316691579.html/video-embed 36 2026-07-30T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316691451.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e0ed51e9-b6fd-490e-86dd-ab0b33ab6b5c/1_th.jpg The Fox Island "Shark Wrestler" detained by WDFW Police after incident on pier A shark fisherman was detained by WDFW police on Fox Island last month after social media posts led to a sting operation on the pier. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316691451.html/video-embed 41 2026-07-29T17:53:29Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316692958.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cbf12108-bf8e-4c5d-b5c2-51c0168084f1/1_th.jpg Pick free blueberries in Tacoma as Charlotte’s Blueberry Park hits peak season Charlotte’s Blueberry Park in South Tacoma is a free you-pick spot with nearly 3,400 blueberry shrubs, and late July through August is peak season. Reporter Becca Most says Parks Tacoma uses no pesticides or fertilizers and asks visitors not to overharvest. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316692958.html/video-embed 41 2026-07-30T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316694858.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/65f16d85-a799-469e-ae9e-5bbbca9b96df/3_th.jpg Jalen Milroe signing autographs after his stellar practice at Seahawks training camp Quarterback Jalen Milroe signing autographs after his stellar practice at Seattle Seahawks NFL training camp Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316694858.html/video-embed 7 2026-07-29T04:33:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316650828.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dc3ac4b8-7231-4305-9d85-1302afafbc1f/1_th.jpg A Lakewood electrolysis clinic that primarily serves the LGBTQ+ community, suddenly closes its doors Friday, July 24 Real You Electrolysis, a permanent hair removal clinic in Lakewood that primarily serves the LGBTQ+ community, abruptly closed July 24 after months of labor disputes, leaving many without gender-affirming care. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316650828.html/video-embed 73 2026-07-29T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316689064.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2c8ce1d9-046c-45e5-845d-bca57b0e3c0d/1_th.jpg Night Markets with food, crafts come to University Place golf course Chambers Bay Golf Course has been hosting Night Markets over the past few months, complete vendors offering food, jewelry, handmade goods and more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316689064.html/video-embed 40 2026-07-29T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316692907.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/42a3e412-bec0-4e08-a192-ab4a0eaa2ea6/3_th.jpg Cooper Kupp at the start of his 10th NFL training camp, 2nd with Seahawks Cooper Kupp at the start of his 10th NFL training camp, his second with the Seattle Seahawks, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316692907.html/video-embed 102 2026-07-28T23:47:50Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/traffic/article316692262.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8a9814e9-4e11-45c3-9567-0bcfb88b20cd/1_th.jpg WSDOT builds new diverging diamond interchange in Fife WSDOT is constructing a major diverging diamond interchange in Fife to connect SR 167 and I-5. The multi-phase project opens in 2026 and wraps up in 2029. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/traffic/article316692262.html/video-embed 184 2026-07-28T23:21:57Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316692169.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9a868836-0b1c-4fdf-b617-7a45fbd0ce4e/2_th.jpg TNT sports reporter Jon Manley reviews The Classic Golf Club in Spanaway Tacoma News Tribune sports reporter Jon Manley reviews The Classic Golf Club in Spanaway, Washington in July 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316692169.html/video-embed 64 2026-07-28T22:41:36Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679064.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/17f98d5e-1c78-4368-aede-b83759b8d358/2_th.jpg Rookie Jadarian Price signing for fans on 3rd day of Seahawks training camp Rookie running back Jadarian Price signing for fans on 3rd day of Seattle Seahawks NFL training camp Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679064.html/video-embed 13 2026-07-27T23:18:14Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679171.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dafaac47-18f7-47aa-b391-f0f6d6f4f7cb/2_th.jpg Ernest Jones: 'Super-fun' Super Bowl-champion Seahawks defense in training camp Linebacker Ernest Jones says it's "super-fun" playing and talking smack on the Super Bowl-champion Seahawks defense in Seattle's NFL training camp, Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679171.html/video-embed 71 2026-07-28T01:03:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316692093.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/423a972f-3894-429d-b0ad-4a9ecd06a814/1_th.jpg WSDOT manages Washington’s $200B transit system Learn how 7,900+ employees manage Washington’s roads, ferries, rail, bridges, and a $13B budget for 2025–2027. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316692093.html/video-embed 66 2026-07-28T23:23:20Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679968.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/61d3315e-9966-466f-a8f5-a5c59797323a/2_th.jpg TNT's Gregg Bell on Jadarian Price and Seahawks' RB situation early in training camp The News Tribune's Gregg Bell on rookie first-round NFL draft choice Jadarian Price and the Seattle Seahawks' RB situation early in training camp Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316679968.html/video-embed 214 2026-07-28T01:07:37Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316677272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6210cc73-0526-4022-952f-a2fd68a3b690/1_th.jpg Witness sees brush fire by power pole on Cushman Trail A brush fire by a power pole broke out shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, on Cushman Trail near Stinson Avenue in Gig Harbor, Wash., leading to widespread power outages in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula areas. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316677272.html/video-embed 31 2026-07-27T21:31:03Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316678609.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/24422a66-a8d0-4050-acb9-c6e7e5bbee2f/1_th.jpg Box truck loaded with 'mixed hazards' catches fire on East Portland Avenue Passersby used three fire extinguishers to help control a box truck fire loaded with propane and chemical canisters on East Portland Avenue in Tacoma. Emergency crews mitigated environmental hazards near local rail lines while searching for the vehicle's driver. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316678609.html/video-embed 25 2026-07-27T22:31:30Z no