https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup/article316141961.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1ed3ccf4-f2dc-48ad-9f40-df3baff001fc/1_th.jpg Fans of Belgium and Egypt flock to Seattle for first World Cup game A crowd of more than 66,000 fans filled Lumen Field, renamed “Seattle Stadium,” for Seattle’s opening World Cup match against Belgium and Egypt on Monday. Fans of the "Red Devils" marched their way into the stadium where fan zone photo ops and FIFA merch waited. Fans cheered the teams on to a 1-1 tie. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/soccer/fifa-world-cup/article316141961.html/video-embed 55 2026-06-16T00:59:52Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316152952.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f8bf3317-222d-4db7-8214-7053d7de0193/1_th.jpg Here’s where to dine out on Father’s Day in and around Tacoma Lots of local restaurants are offering special dinners and deals to celebrate dad this year. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316152952.html/video-embed 45 2026-06-16T20:40:18Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316151067.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/83e26b71-1e24-4ff9-904c-cb599872291b/1_th.jpg Indian runner ducks dumped and then rescued from wildlife refuge Indian runner ducks were mysteriously dumped and then anonymously rescued from a local nature refuge last week. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316151067.html/video-embed 38 2026-06-16T19:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316139224.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/512a26d5-a313-467b-9135-a6f9922f2ee2/3_th.jpg Packed, enthralled Lumen Fiel...er, "Seattle Stadium" for Belgium-Egypt in 1st Seattle World Cup match Packed, enthralled Lumen Fiel...er, "Seattle Stadium" for Belgium-Egypt in the first Seattle World Cup match, Monday, June 15, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316139224.html/video-embed 56 2026-06-15T23:45:39Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316141247.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96b519aa-8eb2-4d35-9c9f-f6aa2c4f0702/3_th.jpg TNT's Gregg Bell: The 1st Seattle World Cup match day a roaring success TNT's Gregg Bell: The first World Cup match day in Seattle was a roaring success, Monday, June 15, 2026, at Lumen Field renamed "Seattle Stadium" for the tournament by FIFA. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316141247.html/video-embed 186 2026-06-15T23:44:03Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316154528.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87e8c2c7-aacd-4e04-b1b8-cc715db1399f/1_th.jpg Grassroots group submits 8,000+ signatures for Tacoma renter safety initiative Grassroots organization Tacoma For All has officially delivered over 8,000 petition signatures to the City Clerk to land the "SAFE Homes for All" initiative on the November 2026 ballot. Organizers say the measure cracks down on out-of-town landlords who enforce illegal rent hikes. https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316154528.html/video-embed 91 2026-06-16T22:13:34Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316110289.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b52bf39d-2374-47bb-be4f-6bc322db6b84/1_th.jpg Bonney Lake craft store to close after four decades The owner of Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop says the store will close by February 2027 after their lease ends. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316110289.html/video-embed 60 2026-06-16T12:25:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316136873.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/20cb2a05-3182-4eb7-9598-91d6816f4b7b/2_th.jpg Peek inside the hidden, historic world of Tacoma’s Salmon Beach Tucked below a cliff near Point Defiance, the historic Salmon Beach community is one of Tacoma’s best-kept secrets. Meet fourth generation Salmon Beach resident Galen Turner and see the history. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316136873.html/video-embed 74 2026-06-15T18:39:34Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316026340.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cad6c965-a7cb-4077-bb77-69e1699cff22/1_th.jpg Certified winemaker purchases 20 acres on Key Peninsula for sustainable vineyard David Williams, a certified winemaker who lives in Gig Harbor, purchased 20 acres on the Key Peninsula in January to turn a portion into a sustainable farm and vineyard. He and his family plan to start their own wine and non-alcoholic beverage brand. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316026340.html/video-embed 44 2026-06-15T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316127461.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fa4831c7-9021-442a-b79d-ea96b198a2b8/1_th.jpg TNT's Gregg Bell at "Seattle Stadium" day before Belgium-Egypt World Cup The News Tribune's Gregg Bell at "Seattle Stadium," Lumen Field, Sunday, June 14, 2026, the day before Belgium-Egypt in Seattle's World Cup opener. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316127461.html/video-embed 86 2026-06-15T00:34:19Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316108854.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2447db63-becc-486b-9de0-c14ef9b7e9f9/1_th.jpg TNT reporters taste test Pierce County’s top reader-voted ice cream We asked, you answered! News Tribune reporters taste test the top reader-voted frozen treats in Pierce County. From local legends to artisanal favorites, see how Lick Homemade Ice Cream, Ice Cream Social, and Metzo Gelato stacked up in our ultimate summer showdown. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316108854.html/video-embed 119 2026-06-13T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316082658.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c2f152a-1088-46e1-ac37-c5f5696154fc/1_th.jpg North Tacoma neighbors press city to slow speeding on North 21st Street Residents near North 21st Street say the four-lane arterial is a speeding hotspot and dangerous to cross on the walk to Proctor. Neighbor Deb Anderson says visibility is poor and lane changes confuse drivers. They want enforcement and fixes, but are waiting on a response from the city of Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316082658.html/video-embed 90 2026-06-14T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316093978.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f616c921-a5fc-40ef-b797-f04c1d232abb/1_th.jpg Peek inside the hidden, historic world of Tacoma’s Salmon Beach Tucked below a cliff near Point Defiance, the historic Salmon Beach community is one of Tacoma’s best-kept secrets. Meet fourth generation Salmon Beach resident Galen Turner and see the histroy. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316093978.html/video-embed 74 2026-06-15T12:00:00Z no