https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762293.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5bdd1d06-31d3-47ff-a665-83def34d78bc/1_th.jpg Fife's Emish Market looks to be expanding to Tacoma Fife’s Emish Market is expanding. New permit filings show plans for Ukrainian-European restaurants at the former Shari’s in Tacoma and Federal Way https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762293.html/video-embed 34 2026-05-15T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315765263.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/bba767fc-c997-4001-a52d-63f150c4e976/1_th.jpg Tacoma police honor Foss High School staff for intervening during knife attack Tacoma police honored five Foss High School staff members for intervening in an April 30 knife attack that left six injured. Four received a Medal of Courage, while one received a Certificate of Merit at the Tacoma Public Schools board meeting. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315765263.html/video-embed 79 2026-05-15T03:37:57Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315724717.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3072c3ea-cc99-4126-97cb-e86adc54ca73/1_th.jpg Viral social media challenge leads to damage at Gig Harbor home The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who broke down a homeowner's door in Gig Harbor. They say it's connected to a dangerous door kicking trend on social media, and say people have died as a result of this prank. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315724717.html/video-embed 68 2026-05-12T15:38:36Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762069.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5365ab6a-8eb0-40e6-a252-34a20bb2d242/1_th.jpg Look inside newly renovated Willamette Building in Tacoma (Video) The first two floors of the historic building are now filled with makerspace studios, multifunctional work spaces for the arts, community projects and more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315762069.html/video-embed 28 2026-05-14T22:06:45Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315746932.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/18cc932f-403c-4882-b977-22f759b2cdab/1_th.jpg Free guided beach programs return to Tacoma beaches! Metro Parks Tacoma’s "Explore the Shore" and "Tiptoe Through the Tidepools" return this weekend. Explore Owen and Titlow beaches with expert naturalists. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315746932.html/video-embed 45 2026-05-14T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315718234.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/675fcb4b-4bcf-47ca-bbf0-166a3a2ce36f/1_th.jpg Watch as the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association prepares for race The Tacoma Dragon Boat Association is offering free practices on the Thea Foss Waterway as they prepare for the Rainier Dragon Boat Festival. Watch as the boats practice on the water. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315718234.html/video-embed 78 2026-05-13T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315733950.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4a51a216-3672-479f-8ade-ac4fe51f3157/1_th.jpg Tacoma Fire shares details on Temple Theatre roof-deck blaze (video) Tacoma Fire public information officer Chelsea Shepherd said crews responded about 4:20 p.m. to a two-alarm fire on the Temple Theatre roof. The blaze appeared contained to a rooftop deck, with no injuries reported. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315733950.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-13T02:19:13Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315732618.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f06eeafd-38c0-43f3-983d-de07aa529a51/1_th.jpg O'Looney's Irish Pub in Gig Harbor to close its doors (video) O’Looney’s Irish Pub at 3222 56th St. will close its doors Saturday, May 30, 2026, after over four years of business in Gig Harbor, Wash. The Irish-themed pub was frequented by locals and offered a hearty menu of drinks and comfort food. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article315732618.html/video-embed 37 2026-05-13T16:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article315718523.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ac6eed0a-7684-4e21-8b93-eeb5b0c8e890/1_th.jpg What to know about parking in downtown Gig Harbor (video) The city of Gig Harbor released the results of a parking study in the city’s downtown and Finholm districts. The study found that residents and visitors shared concerns about available parking and recommended several options for improving access. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article315718523.html/video-embed 40 2026-05-13T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article315733057.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/43815264-e377-42c5-b179-47b78a9c9f56/1_th.jpg Fire crews battle blaze at historic Temple Theatre (video) Tacoma firefighters are responding to a 2-alarm fire on the roof of the historic Temple Theatre. Heavy smoke is visible across the Stadium District this afternoon. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article315733057.html/video-embed 32 2026-05-13T00:19:18Z 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/article315690190.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/31f5eb2b-f432-40f7-a4d5-4e4bb1f89f95/1_th.jpg Pierce County pays $3B to Sound Transit with rail expansion still years away (video) A News Tribune analysis shows Pierce County has contributed $3.3 billion to Sound Transit 3 since 2016, though direct spending trails Seattle and Snohomish. Officials say the "ebb and flow" of subarea funding will shift once the $6 billion Tacoma Dome Link Extension begins construction. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315690190.html/video-embed 75 2026-05-11T11:00:00Z no