https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316556458.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/68edfea4-86bb-420c-9057-c7b5e2e54e9f/1_th.jpg Safari-themed family fun center in Tacoma shutters Charlie’s Safari, a family fun center with an indoor playground, has closed after nearly two years on South Pine Street in Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316556458.html/video-embed 38 2026-07-18T12:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316538617.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0c11c140-3933-47fb-adf4-d03ae4e587a7/1_th.jpg Developers and staff discuss Harbor Winds project in Gig Harbor Representatives from CES NW, Inc. and Garrette Homes met with Gig Harbor staff on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 for a pre-application meeting about a proposed development near state Route 16, subdividing 25.5 acres into 45 single-family home lots. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316538617.html/video-embed 317 2026-07-19T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316558053.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0bd3a52b-6df3-4f9c-bc25-f6eee3a02540/1_th.jpg Take a ride on Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s 104-year-old steam engine Climb aboard Polson No. 70 for a 75-minute steam train ride. The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad currently operates a 6.5-mile steam train route from Elbe to Park Junction and Mineral, but owns 33 miles of track, which they hope to restore for longer rides, events and new excursion options. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316558053.html/video-embed 100 2026-07-19T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316553958.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3149c6c9-2c68-4f78-909e-bb9b4ecfbd66/1_th.jpg Fresh food and a calm Hawaiian escape makes up Da Tiki Hut in Tacoma Da Tiki Hut owners Steve and Tamara Lerma say their Tacoma restaurant is built on fresh, made to order plates, alder wood smoked meats and handcrafted cocktails with fresh juice. They aim for a peaceful, intimate vibe and a family-style welcome that keeps regulars coming back. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article316553958.html/video-embed 73 2026-07-19T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316549997.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7a6e54d5-de1c-41fe-8983-3382a798d8f2/2_th.jpg Paul Jackson of Pierce County helps unconscious driver on 1-5 Paul Jackson saw a chance to help a woman suffering a medical emergency while driving on 1-5 in Tacoma. Washington state troopers say his actions helped avoid a multi-car collision near. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316549997.html/video-embed 58 2026-07-17T15:15:16Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316529045.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/78d804be-9077-465f-aea6-bda2179e1099/1_th.jpg New Chipotle might be headed to downtown Tacoma A permit has been filed for a new Chipotle near the University of Washington Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316529045.html/video-embed 43 2026-07-17T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316555353.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2a06bbea-5981-4619-8083-35d452558749/1_th.jpg How a Tacoma bar’s massive collection of vintage memorabilia inspired a Rainier beer documentary Brothers Justin and Robby Peterson, owners of Tacoma's iconic 1111 bar, transformed their obsession with vintage Rainier beer memorabilia into a full-length documentary. Alongside local filmmaker Isaac Olsen, they share the unique history of why the brand remains a Pacific Northwest cult favorite. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316555353.html/video-embed 87 2026-07-18T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316538049.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e6c3c46-16db-41c2-a0a7-c6d659385816/1_th.jpg Child rape suspect released to home of ex-Tacoma pastor father pending competency review John Marchant Stabbert, 51, was released to home confinement at his parents' residence following his arraignment on four counts of first-degree child rape. The defense raised competency concerns, stating Stabbert is autistic, which prompted the court to order an evaluation. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316538049.html/video-embed 107 2026-07-16T19:29:51Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316528196.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c19ad43d-5cc7-4f2c-a67b-b17ca18313ce/1_th.jpg Crews break ground on final stretch of SR-167 toll road in Fife Local and state leaders gathered in Fife to throw the ceremonial first dirt on the final 2.6 miles of the long-awaited SR-167 Completion Project. The final stage of the $3 billion regional megaproject will connect Puyallup to I-5 and the Port of Tacoma by September 2029. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316528196.html/video-embed 39 2026-07-16T12:00:00Z no