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/local/article315846740.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/96f6503e-a0ef-4a9b-a91c-6f56a17fd001/1_th.jpg Here are some of our readers’ favorite patios in and around Pierce County There are lots of fun places to eat and drink outdoors in our neck of the woods, including waterfront restaurants and beer gardens. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315846740.html/video-embed 55 2026-05-21T20:55:04Z 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/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/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/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/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/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/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