https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317023630.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/615300c3-09f5-4176-b280-61fb51db6adc/1_th.jpg Surprise shutdown for popular motel near Mount Rainier Guests were left scrambling after arriving at Gateway Inn near Mount Rainier earlier this month, only to find it boarded up and shut down. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317023630.html/video-embed 33 2026-08-27T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article317023856.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43c65c0b-0b4a-4a1e-a3f5-5a18ed65f411/2_th.jpg Rookie Julian Neal back practicing after missing most of Seahawks training camp injured Rookie third-round NFL draft choice and cornerback Julian Neal back practicing Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton after missing most of Seattle Seahawks training camp injured https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article317023856.html/video-embed 5 2026-08-27T00:06:23Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316967339.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d4b8fc69-24a8-4ed3-b185-df50dc4c9ae5/1_th.jpg TNT sports reporter Jon Manley previews Mount Tahoma High School football season Mount Tahoma reached the 3A state championship game in 2025. Can the T-Birds win another 3A Puget Sound League title and make another deep postseason run? TNT sports reporter Jon Manley previews this year's squad. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316967339.html/video-embed 61 2026-08-27T05:38:57Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article317026125.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/05b89b84-e7df-4b9e-a4c5-25898be71108/1_th.jpg Fife QB/S Benjamin Stevenson previews 2026 football season Fife senior Benjamin Stevenson, a two-way quarterback and safety, previews the upcoming football season at Fife High School. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article317026125.html/video-embed 75 2026-08-27T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316997088.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9c0e18ef-073f-4181-a2a1-c79b48484245/1_th.jpg How a 'bureaucratic quirk' put residential street repairs in an industrial zone Tacoma's zoning and street classifications are separate, so street repairs happening under a residential program are in an industrial area. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316997088.html/video-embed 40 2026-08-26T20:13:09Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316964903.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/33eb1745-66c4-4d14-af4b-029790aad16c/2_th.jpg Curtis lineman Rashaun Lavata'i, linebacker Cole Yanos discuss upcoming season Curtis High School lineman, WSU commit Rashaun Lavata'i, linebacker Cole Yanos discuss upcoming season in 4A SPSL and new coach Brian Jensen, who previously coached at Bellarmine Prep. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316964903.html/video-embed 128 2026-08-26T21:49:44Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article317011573.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f5fc14d2-5411-4565-acc6-42674a2226f5/1_th.jpg Orting QB Kyle Curtis, RB Shiron Seniours preview 2026 football season Orting quarterback Kyle Curtis and running back Shiron Seniours discuss their 2025 2A SPSL title and preview the upcoming football season at Orting High School. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article317011573.html/video-embed 140 2026-08-26T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article317011779.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4cacde6b-1ca1-4158-84a3-84698ea6532e/2_th.jpg Where Byron Murphy's increased pass-rush chances may come from this Seahawks season Where Byron Murphy's increased pass-rush chances may come from this Seattle Seahawks NFL season. The defensive tackle spot following practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article317011779.html/video-embed 132 2026-08-26T06:21:32Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316991336.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/80569a5f-78b9-4449-95e9-073f9e810060/1_th.jpg A Public Service Announcement about the Emerald Ash Borer A year before the Emerald Ash Borer was detected in Washington State, the DNR put out this informative video about what finding the beetle in Washington means. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316991336.html/video-embed 136 2026-08-24T19:09:52Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317019625.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d0779db3-e6e7-412b-9425-609bfa20b608/1_th.jpg Tacoma commits to joining regional approach to homelessness Council member Sarah Rumbaugh reflects on the city of Tacoma's commitment to join other local governments in the region to developing a regional approach to tackling homelessness. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317019625.html/video-embed 56 2026-08-26T19:04:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316998256.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c99a113-0b4c-48bb-bf4f-1857c5c41a5a/1_th.jpg Federal Way DB Tayven Collins previews 2026 football season Federal Way senior defensive back Tayven Collins, an all-around "positionless" player and New Mexico commit, previews the upcoming football season after transferring from Cascade Christian. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316998256.html/video-embed 106 2026-08-25T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316992796.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76988b39-e3b3-403a-ab17-dfa5efe45719/1_th.jpg Self-defense claim raised in opening statements of Parkland fatal stabbing trial Opening statements began in Pierce County Superior Court for Youngmi Shin, 54, charged with second-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of her husband, Jay Choi, 62, at their Parkland home in 2024. Prosecutors say Shin stabbed Choi in the back after he called 911; defense attorneys say she acted in self-defense after years of abuse. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316992796.html/video-embed 208 2026-08-25T15:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article317008781.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/58a04fbd-b2cf-49fc-9fb1-78809eca6462/1_th.jpg New wildfires discovered in and around Mount Rainier NP on Monday Air reconnaissance spotted two new wildfires on Monday, one in Mount Rainier NP and another on national forest land. The fight to preserve our public lands continues. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article317008781.html/video-embed 49 2026-08-25T22:50:26Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316913788.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9902fc22-71a6-4aab-9721-31eed836407f/1_th.jpg Suspect in fatal Parkland teen robbery arraigned following extradition from Mexico Brandon Torres-Meza, 21, was arraigned in Pierce County Superior Court after being extradited from Mexico for the fatal May shooting of 17-year-old Braylon Diaz. Torres-Meza faces charges including first-degree aggravated murder following a months-long international search. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316913788.html/video-embed 73 2026-08-17T22:49:10Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316996064.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dddd2bf7-2733-45ad-881a-0dd13cef4349/1_th.jpg Motorcyclist dies after collision with large pickup truck A motorcyclist is dead after speeding at 176th Street East and Waller Road East on Friday, Aug. 21. A large pickup truck was making a turn, didn't see the motorist, and struck him. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316996064.html/video-embed 51 2026-08-24T23:07:15Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316995981.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/df9db6b7-2c04-49e9-8835-1f3d7c6321e7/1_th.jpg Gig Harbor staff propose tax exemption for affordable housing Gig Harbor Community Development Director Eric Baker and Housing, Health, and Human Services Program Manager Shealynn Smiley presented a possible tax exemption for affordable housing developers at the city council study session Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316995981.html/video-embed 207 2026-08-24T23:02:04Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316995151.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3c7dda55-32d8-4db0-9879-377a22a0b4ce/1_th.jpg Decaying whale found in Port of Tacoma prompts WDFW, NOAA investigation A decaying whale discovered along the Blair Waterway in the Port of Tacoma has prompted a joint investigation by WDFW and NOAA. Marine scientists are examining the carcass to determine the species, investigate a potential vessel strike, and plan tow operations. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316995151.html/video-embed 28 2026-08-24T21:56:29Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316995966.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5884675f-7470-4a93-9aaf-1e55db86c018/2_th.jpg Graham-Kapowsin QB AJ Tuivaiave, WR Kase Betz, WR Jayce Halasz preview 2026 season Graham-Kapowsin QB AJ Tuivaiave, WR Kase Betz, WR Jayce Halasz preview 2026 season, discuss Eagles' explosive offense, expectations in 4A SPSL and postseason. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316995966.html/video-embed 309 2026-08-24T22:55:45Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article316969108.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43f35d7c-c0ca-4bf7-bc4f-d18e2f3f32cd/1_th.jpg What is Temporary Protected Status? TPS explained... Learn how the 1990 humanitarian law works, who qualifies, and why designations change. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article316969108.html/video-embed 76 2026-08-24T12:00:00Z no