https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315840119.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/40b644e2-160e-4e08-ac01-15b804009fe8/1_th.jpg What to do if you see an octopus on the beach We asked an expert what to do if you find an octopus on the beach. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315840119.html/video-embed 41 2026-05-21T14:09:55Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315812673.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1d5e30fe-29a9-4774-a632-edfcca4b429c/1_th.jpg Tenant says repeated flooding left mold at Westside Estates apartment in Tacoma A Westside Estates tenant since 2023 says her West Tacoma apartment has flooded repeatedly and that maintenance failed to fully dry and repair the damage, leading to persistent mold and a strong mildew smell. Lorine Rhodes, who has lupus, said her symptoms worsened and she worries management criticizes tenants who complain. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315812673.html/video-embed 66 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article300356219.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/34b0bbbb-4a83-4d2e-b2c8-454996e8e1cf/1_th.jpg Here's what you should know about Pierce County Superior Court Each of Washington's 39 counties has a superior court that hears criminal and civil cases as well as appeals from district courts. Here's what you should know about Pierce County Superior Court. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article300356219.html/video-embed 88 2025-02-28T22:28:49Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article315832503.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b09e02bc-cc0b-4397-bca4-16f1212e7b50/1_th.jpg What new report says about 'disconnected youths' in Pierce County Katie Condit, CEO of WorkForce Central in Pierce County, discusses the results of new report looking at years of data tied to participation rates in Pierce County in education, training or employment among different age groups. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article315832503.html/video-embed 51 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315822030.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f2835b1-c0cc-4881-860c-ecb011e0308b/1_th.jpg Stadium's Fisher Jarzynka, Jack Luxenberg and Abe Cooper discuss win over Hanford in 4A state tournament Stadium High School soccer players Fisher Jarzynka, Jack Luxenberg and Abe Cooper discuss win over Hanford in 4A state tournament opening round at Stadium Bowl in Tacoma on Tuesday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315822030.html/video-embed 121 2026-05-20T05:01:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315830801.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b0d14783-dcbc-4fd8-a93e-06adf82be373/1_th.jpg Parks Tacoma board holds hearing on proposed budget amendment Park Board president Matt Mauer addresses community concerns about a proposal to eliminate beloved after school programs. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315830801.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-21T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315834638.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7938f0e8-0d25-420f-a6d7-aff9ee30a752/1_th.jpg New mental health outpatient center opens in Graham Consejo Counseling and Referral Service has expanded its Graham counseling center to include a new outpatient facility, offering more mental health services. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315834638.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-20T23:08:58Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315809649.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/349b83e2-9e62-478d-8272-f9d828989925/1_th.jpg Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO prepares for new season Getting to know Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO Linnea Hansen. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315809649.html/video-embed 95 2026-05-19T14:10:19Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article289282650.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6a3528ae-974c-4038-8080-c6c947538ad3/1_th.jpg Here are some of the best places in Tacoma to get a beer with your dog Washington state allows leashed dogs at breweries, taverns, restaurant patios. Where to bring your pet to eat and drink around Tacoma, Puyallup. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article289282650.html/video-embed 62 2026-05-19T00:08:58Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article256504021.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6ac94d54-5fca-4673-b4e4-39557102099b/1_th.jpg Watch what Gig Harbor plans to do to increase salmon runs in Donkey Creek A culvert running underneath Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor is causing issues for salmon swimming up Donkey Creek. The city is looking into replacing a partial fish barrier at the culvert in hopes of freeing up water flows. https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article256504021.html/video-embed 114 2021-12-11T00:05:34Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315814348.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/acb06d63-274f-4766-bf8a-67903252db28/1_th.jpg See new coffee drive-thru coming to Tacoma The Coffee Spot, set to open June 1, will offer coffee, energy drinks, sandwiches and other bites. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315814348.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-19T18:57:37Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315815899.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bbf88570-3a4d-4a96-88f2-37e2f5fe6b83/1_th.jpg 111-year-old Alderton School demolition halted after stop-work order Crews began demolishing the 111-year-old Alderton School off state Route 162, but work was halted after Pierce County Planning & Public Works issued a stop-work order this week. County records show a March permit covers demolition of the former school and gym at 9512 state Route 162. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315815899.html/video-embed 37 2026-05-19T20:16:02Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315579700.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/887a0e4f-b66a-411b-9cf3-2f139f922ab4/1_th.jpg Youth mentorship program Tacoma Boat Builders faces financial stress Tacoma Boat Builders says it is drawing from reserves and cutting hours as financial stress grows, raising concerns about sustaining one-on-one mentoring for youth in the juvenile justice system. The program is designed to build belonging and teach skills youth can carry beyond the shop. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315579700.html/video-embed 70 2026-05-19T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762671.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/18642951-88e5-46ad-bc30-be5c0e1ce860/1_th.jpg Breakwater Marina tenant says lease end could displace liveaboards in Tacoma Toni Froehling, who owns a boat house stationed at Breakwater Marina, says a 30-year lease tied to Tacoma Parks and the Tacoma Yacht Club ends Sept. 30, 2026, leaving boat houses and tenants without lease space. Residents who live aboard full time can’t easily relocate, and he is preparing to file a lawsuit. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762671.html/video-embed 82 2026-05-19T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315799761.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bf36117f-e6d5-4230-bf64-6b586ba167d0/1_th.jpg Ruston Fire Department responds to house fire early Monday morning that left one person displaced Volunteer firefighters with the Ruston Police Department responded to a house fire early May 18, 2026 that began around 6 a.m. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315799761.html/video-embed 18 2026-05-18T17:47:53Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article246031630.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0fa9b9e0-339b-4856-a91f-e9b45aa8a040/1_th.jpg Milkvue Handrafted Donuts offers tasty treats from classic to creative Gig Harbor donut shop, Milkvue Handcrafted Donuts & Coffee, served up classics along with specialty fritters and mochi donuts in what co-owner Seung Kim called a venture into "the happiness business." https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article246031630.html/video-embed 136 2020-09-29T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315801898.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/849e0531-9ee0-4321-94bb-95f509fc6eca/1_th.jpg Four suspects sought after 14 cars broken into The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four suspects who prowled 14 vehicles at the Garfield Station Apartments near PLU early Saturday morning. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315801898.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-18T20:10:25Z no