https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316370380.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/781be442-ad97-4f5b-9e61-5cf8ce7dc62e/3_th.jpg BC Place in Vancouver as Switzerland, Algeria play in the World Cup round of 16 BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, as Switzerland and Algeria play in the World Cup round of 16 Thursday, July 2, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316370380.html/video-embed 30 2026-07-03T04:05:18Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316362663.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/793fdea0-71a9-40b5-952e-b11db61dec36/1_th.jpg Explosion Blasts Apartment Complex During Fire Response An explosion ripped through an apartment complex in Tacoma, Wash. on June 28, 2026, as firefighters investigated reports of smoke from an electrical conduit. The blast occurred after crews shut off power to the building, prompting the evacuation of eight buildings as a precaution. Officials said no firefighters or residents were injured, and the cause remains under investigation. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316362663.html/video-embed 29 2026-07-02T18:04:05Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316331023.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fc3ae87a-6efc-4965-8261-a8c2c15612fa/2_th.jpg Residents, restoration alliance seek help appealing DuPont mine expansion Residents and the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance are raising money and urging public support as they appeal approval of a CalPortland mine expansion in DuPont. They warn plans to dewater the Vashon Aquifer could dry seeps and surface flows in Sequalitchew Canyon. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316331023.html/video-embed 72 2026-07-03T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316373946.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0cdfbb6e-aa71-427c-af37-e47fe558a8db/1_th.jpg Curtis four-star recruit Rashaun Lavata'i breaks down WSU commitment Curtis High School four-star recruit, offensive tackle Rashaun Lavata'i breaks down WSU commitment. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316373946.html/video-embed 38 2026-07-03T15:47:48Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316352796.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fa7e1eab-7359-4a26-8c4b-2b112d7ef54a/1_th.jpg Take a look at Gig Harbor's newest cafe, bakery and market The Midway, a new cafe, bakery and market open in Gig Harbor as of July 2, offers espresso drinks, sandwiches and a deli case with cured meats, cheeses and house-made salads, owner Trish Huff says. The shop also sells cakes by the slice and grab-and-go picnic and boating provisions. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316352796.html/video-embed 57 2026-07-02T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316349437.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f29cfcdd-316b-485c-88c4-b158216be425/3_th.jpg Belgium, Senegal take Lumen Field for the World Cup round of 32 in Seattle Belgium, Senegal take Lumen Field for the World Cup round of 32 Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Seattle. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316349437.html/video-embed 44 2026-07-01T20:25:09Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316336918.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3ad9b66c-eaa5-4a8c-a699-c47f88f8417d/1_th.jpg 32 Homeless Deaths Honored at Shiloh Baptist Church Chaplain Ed Jacobs leads a memorial service for 32 homeless deaths that occurred in Pierce County from March to May. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316336918.html/video-embed 101 2026-07-02T12:10:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316315643.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b2ae67c6-7439-4bbb-9782-2e502ed7ed64/1_th.jpg Native life reintroduced to Upper Mt. St. Helens watershed for the first time in nearly 50 years In June, federal agencies along with the Cowlitz Indian Reservation partnered together to bring native Chinook salmon back to the Upper Mt. St. Helens watershed. For the first time in nearly 50 years, Chinook salmon will return to their ancient breeding grounds with hopes they will leave on their own and their offspring will return again. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316315643.html/video-embed 54 2026-07-01T13:29:32Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316352664.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/30b07103-5268-4ee6-bfce-3bf52b3b7f8f/1_th.jpg Loose goat leads to 20-minute police chase in Parkland On June 29, police responded to reports of a goat weaving in and out of traffic in Parkland. After a 20-minute foot pursuit, deputies were able to capture the four-legged escape artist and send the goat to a local rescue farm. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316352664.html/video-embed 61 2026-07-01T23:20:37Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316348190.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2aeae9cf-2892-4030-a31e-d5757068af74/1_th.jpg Long-awaited Pierce County oyster bar resolves sewer dispute Minterbrook Oyster Company, a shellfish producer on the Key Peninsula, has been planning an oyster bar in Purdy for over a decade. A sewer dispute threatened to end the project, but the property owner confirms they’re on track for construction.  https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316348190.html/video-embed 56 2026-07-01T19:03:14Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316336272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6548f011-7839-4e84-8460-ad053ab7e039/1_th.jpg Peek inside new Tacoma cafe for acai bowls, smoothies, toasts & more Eternal Soul Bowl cafe and coffee shop opening in Tacoma 2026 with acai bowls, superfood lattes, smoothies and toasts. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316336272.html/video-embed 63 2026-07-01T12:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316241646.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c424dc7a-d496-4c3b-98b2-731719652fd3/1_th.jpg Graham-Kapowsin's Jayce Halasz discusses recruiting, upcoming high school football season Graham-Kapowsin High School receiver, defensive back Jayce Halasz discusses recruiting, upcoming high school football season with Eagles. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article316241646.html/video-embed 199 2026-06-23T23:44:16Z no