https://www.thenewstribune.com/living/article229443234.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a447cae-5152-4913-9630-649868fb1654/1_th.jpg This is why we celebrate Earth Day Earth Day is a day celebrated worldwide to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire appreciation for the environment. https://www.thenewstribune.com/living/article229443234.html/video-embed 75 2019-04-20T01:41:43Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315499610.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95a035f9-f7d5-4dce-9ea1-8da8af113f6f/1_th.jpg Tacoma City Council reconfirms TPU director's appointment Jackie Flowers, who has led Tacoma Public Utilities since 2018, received a roughly $25,000 raise bringing her total annual salary to nearly $500,000. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315499610.html/video-embed 44 2026-04-22T20:27:09Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315362103.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/66b7d367-5eac-47f9-a29f-d350775f0e0c/2_th.jpg GM John Schneider in Seahawks' locker room after winning Super Bowl 60 General manager John Schneider in the Seattle Seahawks' locker room after winning Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315362103.html/video-embed 77 2026-04-10T00:49:40Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315499413.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/faace10a-889a-4146-a535-1d7389a9bbe1/1_th.jpg Broken quiet zone system brings loud train horns back to Old Town Tacoma Residents and businesses in Old Town Tacoma are dealing with loud train horns at McCarver Street after a 20-year quiet zone system failed. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315499413.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-22T20:14:26Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315288143.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d7266e11-1439-4ab8-97b5-99205f136b06/1_th.jpg Cottage bakery with sourdough, tea cakes opens farmstand in Pierce County Salty Fox Bakery, a quaint ‘bread shed’ on Fox Island, opens Saturday, April 4, 2026, selling home-baked goods, sourdough, cookies and more with the founder’s signature — a sprinkle of sea salt. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315288143.html/video-embed 32 2026-04-04T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315495405.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1dda1171-c2c5-4e46-81ae-6906278f432b/1_th.jpg Sumner's Jake Miller, Wyatt Plyler break down 10-0 win over Emerald Ridge Sumner High School baseball players Jake Miller, Wyatt Plyler break down 10-0 win over Emerald Ridge in 4A SPSL game on Tuesday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315495405.html/video-embed 107 2026-04-22T15:50:17Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315369217.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87c8e9ec-fb82-4b12-8915-74f24ce6d49c/1_th.jpg Watch: News Tribune staff taste-test Tacoma’s Brown & Haley Roca candies News Tribune staff samples Brown & Haley treats, including their Mountain Bars and several Almond Roca varieties. Some staffers tried the iconic Tacoma candy for the first time, with the Peanut Butter Mountain Bar and Dark Chocolate Roca coming out as winners. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315369217.html/video-embed 149 2026-04-13T12:25:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article314952839.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0a7d0958-6bca-4f13-86fe-9da0438b9ba8/1_th.jpg What to know about Gig Harbor fish-and-chips, seafood trolley Marketplace Grille in The Trolley @ The Boatyard operates out of a converted trolley in downtown Gig Harbor, serving mainstays like clam chowder and fish-and-chips along with Caribbean-inspired dishes like jerk pork and Caribbean crab cakes. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article314952839.html/video-embed 38 2026-03-07T12:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315439220.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2036e3ad-6fe9-4f47-81c0-d7db466ccd19/1_th.jpg Century-old farmhouse, water view home among city-owned rentals in Gig Harbor The city of Gig Harbor owns two residential rentals on Soundview Drive and one at Wilkinson Farm Park. Tenants moved out last year, and the city faces a decision on whether to spend thousands of dollars in repairs or explore other options. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315439220.html/video-embed 47 2026-04-21T18:37:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315490261.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/69643748-837e-4ca5-be71-2cca954dd719/1_th.jpg Tacoma fire crews extinguish house fire in Titlow area Tacoma Fire responded to a house fire in the 8400 block of S. 19th St. Tuesday. The fire was contained to the back of the home, and no injuries were reported. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315490261.html/video-embed 45 2026-04-22T01:11:28Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315334043.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c361ad20-6b13-4ee1-a4f3-58abc3937c8c/1_th.jpg Where are the worst traffic backups in the greater Gig Harbor area? The Gig Harbor county subdivision grew about 25% in population from 2010 to 2024, according to U.S. Census data. The growth has contributed to increased congestion on both highways and local roads. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315334043.html/video-embed 38 2026-04-13T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315488902.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/54b091cf-094c-4d1e-8ef5-5151c4bcc142/1_th.jpg Ice Cube, Jon Batiste among performers at Washington State Fair The Washington State Fair is welcoming several big names for its concert series this year: Ice Cube, Jon Batiste, Little Big Town and "Weird Al" Yankovic. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315488902.html/video-embed 40 2026-04-21T22:50:28Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315484346.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b1ab755a-bcd4-4534-8db5-20b1ebf3ea36/1_th.jpg Man charged for throwing chainsaws towards Pierce County deputies during pursuit A man is accused of throwing chainsaws and other items towards Pierce County deputies during a stolen vehicle pursuit. The driver was also arrested when the pursuit ended at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on April 19. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315484346.html/video-embed 178 2026-04-21T17:47:38Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315440913.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7645c30b-50fc-4e29-867c-b15a64b6e05e/3_th.jpg Owner of Doyle’s Public House thanks Tacoma community as they celebrate 20 years Russ Heaton, owner of Doyle’s Public House, says thank you to Tacoma patrons and staff who helped it thrive beyond its early five-year hope as the pub marks its 20th anniversary. Heaton said the community has shaped the establishment, and the pub even brewed a “Thank You” beer with E9. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315440913.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-17T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315477127.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/99f78454-9152-406b-a99b-5e10541510b7/1_th.jpg Local chef on Gordon Ramsay show eyeing purchase of Alderton General Store On July 18, 2018, a car crashed into a historical general store that is over 100 years old. The store, which sits in between Sumner and Orting, might be finding its purpose once more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315477127.html/video-embed 57 2026-04-22T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315476252.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6e89dd2d-cf83-4969-b415-d0b3f4ae0b46/2_th.jpg John Schneider, next to coach Mike Macdonald, talking about his 17th NFL draft as Seahawks general manager John Schneider, next to coach Mike Macdonald, talking on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton about his 17th NFL draft as Seahawks general manager. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article315476252.html/video-embed 88 2026-04-20T23:06:41Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315475329.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c96ff84c-da82-4d7f-ada4-ad45b8d40e67/1_th.jpg Happy Lamb Hot Pot opens at Tacoma Mall’s new Village development The long-awaited Happy Lamb Hot Pot has officially arrived at the Tacoma Mall, marking a significant milestone for the city's dining scene as the first major hot pot destination in Pierce County. Opening its doors on April 20, the restaurant fills a long-standing gap that previously forced local foodies to commute to Seattle or Olympia for their fix. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315475329.html/video-embed 34 2026-04-20T21:49:54Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315448361.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3abac000-6124-417b-8777-53a9a5372e30/1_th.jpg What will the new Western State Hospital look like? The Washington Department of Social and Health Services shared renderings of the new $947M Western State Hospital facility with the Lakewood City Council on Apri 13, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315448361.html/video-embed 65 2026-04-17T19:11:28Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315449340.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/007b0b32-73ca-490e-ae23-b09075096c23/1_th.jpg Tacoma’s Antique Sandwich Co. marks 53 years of scratch cooking Antique Sandwich Co., a Tacoma staple since 1973, is celebrating 53 years this summer. The owners say the cafe brought Tacoma’s first espresso machine to town and still makes nearly everything from scratch, using honey as its exclusive sweetener. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315449340.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-21T12:15:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article277982218.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bea4bb36-fb1f-4fb2-bf89-ecc5f22b73bd/1_th.jpg Two people dead after brush fire sweeps through Lakewood mobile home A brush fire spread to a Lakewood mobile home park Friday afternoon with devastating results, according to West Pierce Fire & Rescue. https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article277982218.html/video-embed 143 2023-08-05T02:41:07Z no