https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317622843.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76cb376e-49b1-4ef1-81ac-e8ce6ac3be30/1_th.jpg Huge troll sculptures come to Northwest Trek and Point Defiance Zoo Twelve giant whimsical troll sculptures hide among nature trails at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, designs of popular Danish artist Thomas Dambo. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317622843.html/video-embed 41 2026-10-15T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article317504500.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/463239f0-44cf-40c1-9e62-c4663b37e499/2_th.jpg What is a Washington Americano? Lakewood barista explains the viral drink At Espresso Stop in Lakewood, barista Jules breaks down the “Washington Americano” trending on social media. Unlike a traditional americano, it’s made with no added water. Ice melts the hot espresso to create the water element, then it's topped with more ice and a splash of cream. Jules says it’s been coffee-stand culture in Washington for years. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article317504500.html/video-embed 86 2026-10-12T20:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article317534002.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/29b9234a-c882-46a4-836e-03dca5b64722/1_th.jpg Sidhu Farms traces Puyallup start to a blueberry plot and a market stand. Kamal Sidhu says Sidhu Farms has been farming in Puyallup since 1997, after his family revived an overgrown blueberry plot and brought berries to the Puyallup market. Now he, his two brothers and their families run the operation together, with kids pitching in on harvest prep and the farm selling at local farmers markets. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article317534002.html/video-embed 74 2026-10-14T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317597058.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/445bf91c-d463-4d0b-a5dd-d4c202d20747/1_th.jpg Mall walkers find community, safety and cinnamon rolls at Tacoma’s mall Tina and Rosalyn say they’ve been walking Tacoma’s mall for years because it feels safe, bright and welcoming, especially after renovations. They walk nearly every day, logging miles with a supportive group that’s built lasting friendships. Their post-walk reward? Cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317597058.html/video-embed 61 2026-10-15T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317619578.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5677f142-64db-4772-a3cf-9e637e3a4437/2_th.jpg Tacoma Halloween Parade returns for its third year this weekend The Proctor District will be taken over this Saturday for a Halloween parade and street fair, featuring vendors, live music and more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317619578.html/video-embed 23 2026-10-15T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article317591824.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d10a298c-3d42-4d3f-810b-909324d5c0c8/1_th.jpg Proposed Gig Harbor building rules allow for more apartments During a city council study session Thursday, Oct. 1, Gig Harbor Community Development Director Eric Baker continued a two-part presentation on proposed rules making it easier to build duplexes, apartments, and other housing types in the city. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article317591824.html/video-embed 270 2026-10-12T17:51:41Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317608101.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a79dc64e-acb6-4644-9e61-981ed0ac232e/1_th.jpg Ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant claims fire at his Tacoma property was arson Ex-NFL player Desmond Trufant claims fire at his Tacoma property, which is a rental property for events near the Tacoma Narrows bridges, was arson. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article317608101.html/video-embed 218 2026-10-13T19:19:27Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article317605110.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/05ce1963-6ec7-41b3-a833-92ebd06ea1e6/2_th.jpg How Hunters and Hikers Can Coexist on Public Lands Hunting season is in full swing across the Pacific Northwest. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shares tips for staying safe while hiking and recreating on public lands during hunting season. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article317605110.html/video-embed 23 2026-10-14T12:00:00Z no