https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316052025.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9f05ec0d-03f1-44b8-befb-00553fd2f422/1_th.jpg L.A. film veteran returns home to fuel Tacoma’s movie boom After 15 years in Hollywood, Tacoma native Derek Nunn returned home to find a flourishing local film community. Now a board member at The Grand Cinema, Nunn shares his unique perspective on how the South Sound's independent movie scene is growing and why filmmakers are choosing Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316052025.html/video-embed 92 2026-06-09T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316052821.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87172f57-fa7a-4439-a779-0c7b3e073173/1_th.jpg Pierce County unveils $300,000 for gun lockboxes Pierce County local officials and community leaders unveil a $300,000 investment for gun lockboxes and firearm safety education. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316052821.html/video-embed 171 2026-06-09T19:51:18Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316054045.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/12a5388a-a727-4886-80cf-810aafa1b1ec/1_th.jpg Knapp’s Restaurant and Lounge in Tacoma closes after nearly 90 years in business The diner and bar has closed, according to a sign posted on the door. Knapp’s opened in Tacoma’s Proctor District since 1938. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316054045.html/video-embed 42 2026-06-09T17:56:24Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316053883.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f5a79cc3-c08a-4cbb-9389-a99c103cbddd/1_th.jpg Steilacoom ferry terminal Pride flag draws angry emails, town cites state lease A Pride flag raised at the Steilacoom ferry terminal drew more than 50 angry emails after it replaced a POW/MIA flag at a dock area leased to the state. Town Administrator Paul Loveless said DSHS staff made the change for Pride month, not the town. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316053883.html/video-embed 44 2026-06-09T19:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article316050656.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1eb32aa6-2c49-451a-83cf-a16608b049fe/1_th.jpg More development coming to Key Peninsula shopping center Plans have been filed for more development at Lake Kathryn Village Shopping Center, 14220 92nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article316050656.html/video-embed 29 2026-06-09T12:30:00Z no