https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315984605.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c04a4746-73b1-4add-a043-79d9745deac4/1_th.jpg Woman charged with first-degree murder in killing of Parkland teen Alyssa-Marie Vaught-Barr was charged as a co-defendant for the first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Braylon Diaz. Prosecutors allege Vaught-Barr was involved in the targeted attack that took the teenager's life in Parkland. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315984605.html/video-embed 82 2026-06-02T23:20:17Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315980616.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/637a2e6c-8800-4a0c-b9cb-27566c27996f/1_th.jpg Former Pierce County deputy pleads not guilty to felony death threats Former Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Edgar Ruiz, 36, appeared in court to face a charge of felony harassment with threats to kill. Prosecutors allege Ruiz threatened to shoot his wife’s boyfriend during a November 2025 phone call. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315980616.html/video-embed 105 2026-06-02T18:40:43Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article315969522.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6876be8f-9faf-4a4f-93ee-72ba278bbc11/1_th.jpg Wild Waves opens for 50th and final season Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way is closing for good after the 2026 season. The park held its last opening day ever on Saturday, marking the start of their final year of operations. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/business/article315969522.html/video-embed 205 2026-06-02T15:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/living/food-drink/article315970362.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/798cab51-d367-4a3e-b314-c92034351885/1_th.jpg How safe is your favorite restaurant? Inside Pierce County inspections From busy downtown eateries to neighborhood coffee stands, health officials hit the pavement for 100+ unannounced checks weekly. Christina Sherman of the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department explains how the scoring system works and what counts as a critical violation. https://www.thenewstribune.com/living/food-drink/article315970362.html/video-embed 64 2026-06-02T12:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315965274.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b31b7f1a-0afe-49a4-a532-2192891f5fd9/1_th.jpg New Mount Rainier Cycling Event GETMAD Announced Get ready for GETMAD, a new group ride through Mount Rainier National Park. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315965274.html/video-embed 42 2026-06-02T17:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315929405.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/924ca0cc-cf10-496b-826f-e4ea7e71503d/1_th.jpg Take a look inside $12M 'legacy' home on Gig Harbor waterfront A $12.8 million home at 7906 Goodman Dr. NW is for sale in the area of Gig Harbor, Wash. The waterfront estate is just under 13,000 square feet with five bedroom suites and a deep water dock. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315929405.html/video-embed 89 2026-05-31T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315967523.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7938c3a0-711a-4ce1-9215-306af1616b70/1_th.jpg Tacoma Public Schools could sue social media companies The school district’s board voted on Thursday, May 28, 2026, to authorize the district to participate in federal litigation against social media companies over claims that social media was designed to be addictive and harms students. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315967523.html/video-embed 57 2026-06-02T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article315969860.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/660a0217-6b96-4735-b22a-3006b7e14d32/1_th.jpg Two suspects arrested in murder of 17-year-old Parkland teen Two suspects have been arrested in the murder of the 17-year-old shot and killed on May 24. There are still two suspects at large. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/article315969860.html/video-embed 70 2026-06-01T22:39:14Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315970307.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f8122ed-0fab-4bb3-a515-14de6e159bd0/1_th.jpg Tacoma parent shares stakes of losing parks-funded after-school care Local parent Jennifer Lacy discusses what the potential elimination of Metro Parks Tacoma’s "Beyond the Bell" program means for working families. Facing a massive budget gap, the district may cut the critical afterschool childcare lifeline. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315970307.html/video-embed 103 2026-06-02T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315968293.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e9f87524-4128-4221-b533-a3e08a28a885/1_th.jpg Taste test: Tacoma’s top cookie bakeries, from reader votes to staff bites After a reader poll crowned Cove’s Cookies as Tacoma’s favorite, The News Tribune sampled cookies from the top four finishers. Here’s how the flavors, textures and overall bites stacked up across the local finalists. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315968293.html/video-embed 223 2026-06-01T21:17:50Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315967952.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8215fa79-bdca-4d44-afc1-f99e6a558f67/1_th.jpg New gutter business offering installation, repairs now open in Tacoma The Brothers That Just Do Gutters has expanded to the South Sound, offering a range of services for all things gutters. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315967952.html/video-embed 31 2026-06-01T20:14:16Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315941958.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/836f0669-2944-43d8-ae32-72db03a93309/1_th.jpg Watch: Silas' Savannah Hinton claims 3A Girls 100M Hurdles state title Silas junior Savannah Hinton claimed the 3A Girls 100M Hurdles title at the WIAA State Track & Field championships in Tacoma on Friday. It's her second-career state title (3A Girls 300M Hurdles, 2024). https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315941958.html/video-embed 66 2026-05-29T21:10:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315945468.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2a37c4e6-ea74-4a4a-9c49-b3b04d7fefdb/1_th.jpg Eastside Catholic pitcher Jay Baxter shines in win over Decatur in 3A semis Eastside Catholic pitcher Jay Baxter shines in win over Decatur in WIAA 3A state high school baseball tournament semifinal in Everett on Friday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315945468.html/video-embed 74 2026-05-30T04:41:36Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315952672.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b0c8a10b-a044-47e7-9afc-ea86faf66054/1_th.jpg Matthew Ledbetter walks it off, completes wild comeback for Kentlake against Eastside Catholic in 3A state championship game Matthew Ledbetter walks it off, completes wild comeback for Kentlake against Eastside Catholic in 3A state championship game https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315952672.html/video-embed 110 2026-05-31T05:51:32Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315937694.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4c094999-691a-4244-b8f3-44b8f114436c/1_th.jpg The Edit Social House brings pizza, cocktails and variety to Oakbrook Golf Club The Edit Social House is serving hand-stretched, New York-style-inspired pizza and sprightly cocktails at Oakbrook Golf Club. Co-owner Jason Moore and GM James Padilla say the updated restaurant aims to welcome the wider community with an eclectic menu, crisp slices and garlic-herb butter brushed on the crust after baking. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315937694.html/video-embed 84 2026-06-01T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315944675.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5e10f0a2-c5c0-4a68-9daf-49d3e936f1f3/1_th.jpg Kentlake's Christopher Moore, Matthew Ledbetter break down 3A state semifinal win over O'Dea Kentlake High School's Christopher Moore, Matthew Ledbetter break down WIAA 3A state baseball tournament semifinal win over O'Dea on Friday night in Everett. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315944675.html/video-embed 80 2026-05-30T01:50:45Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315951915.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/1f410ad5-01ce-421b-8e00-06d24a3b4145/1_th.jpg Sumner pitcher Brody Santman masterful against Gonzaga Prep in 4A state championship game Sumner High School pitcher Brody Santman pitched six innings of shutout baseball against Gonzaga Prep in the Class 4A state championship game in a 7-0 Sumner win at Everett Memorial Stadium on Saturday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315951915.html/video-embed 93 2026-05-31T02:44:10Z no