https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316448883.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d66691f9-3adb-48b5-b18e-8f4b9841c7b2/1_th.jpg "Pear Car" driver Andrew Glubbey rolls into Tacoma on cross-country trip Sculpture artist Andrew Glubbey says the pear-topped motorcycle sculpture draws smiles and curiosity as he rides cross-country from Florida. He praised the country’s changing landscapes and encouraged others to travel, and to eat more pears. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316448883.html/video-embed 77 2026-07-10T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316438482.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c8773e03-e4e4-4f99-b759-5dbfaa7c4417/1_th.jpg Amanda Knox finds gratification in comedy, brings “Cartwheel” one-woman show to Tacoma Amanda Knox talks about finding her voice in comedy and the intimacy of live laughter ahead of her one-woman show, “Cartwheel.” Knox says the stage helps her to rebuild connection after being ostracized and imprisoned and to reclaim an identity beyond scandal. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316438482.html/video-embed 151 2026-07-09T16:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316463689.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3783c7a4-c673-410a-add0-69f830a6ba2a/1_th.jpg Congress passes bipartisan housing bill but renters and buyers won't feel relief for years Congress passed a bipartisan housing bill, but a policy expert says most Americans won't feel relief for years — and interest rates aren't part of the fix. https://www.thenewstribune.com/video/article316463689.html/video-embed 83 2026-07-10T19:35:10Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316437052.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/552e18e1-2983-4f77-a0a0-df488e970b84/1_th.jpg Vashon Island guide summits Mount Rainier for 100th time Mike King, an RMI guide from Vashon Island, recently summitted Mount Rainier for the 100th time. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article316437052.html/video-embed 42 2026-07-10T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316420161.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cac574c8-7a8d-486d-976e-96a73ab896c8/1_th.jpg New pet resort set to open near Sea-Tac Airport Noble Pet Resort, a new pet resort, is set to open near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this weekend. The 40,000 square feet resort offers various pet lodges, grooming services, seven play areas, and 24-hour on-site staff. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316420161.html/video-embed 76 2026-07-10T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316436100.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/29cabf34-f10f-4b34-8074-1941e25194cb/1_th.jpg Traveling water circus comes to Tacoma Mall Cirque Italia is bringing its custom 35,000-gallon water stage to the Tacoma Mall parking lot for a high-energy acrobatic show from July 10 through July 13. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316436100.html/video-embed 44 2026-07-09T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316434604.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b8294631-0a62-4f5b-9685-f058c37d743a/1_th.jpg Puyallup garden center announces closure after 50 years of operating The owners of Vassey Nursery in Puyallup are closing their business after over 50 years in the area. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316434604.html/video-embed 24 2026-07-09T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article315567974.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5535d67f-ec56-43e1-b7bb-f2b6ca0ca287/1_th.jpg Important dates for Pierce County elections in 2026 Voters in Pierce County are likely to vote in two more elections in 2026: one on Aug. 4, another on Nov. 3. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article315567974.html/video-embed 35 2026-05-05T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316430364.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f77a9567-df98-4779-824f-e74c40899615/1_th.jpg Here's what you should know about the Pierce County Sheriff's Office An evergreen guide to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. Learn about their service area, county budget, jail system, and non-emergency reporting. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316430364.html/video-embed 109 2026-07-08T17:34:05Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316404317.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39b2ca49-6669-41f6-88e9-dde6385930de/1_th.jpg Pierce County officials speak for and against sheriff oversight proposal (video) Pierce County Charter Review commissioners Troy Serad (District 5) and Elizabeth Herrera (District 2) in a June 17 meeting discuss a ballot proposal to create an office of Public Safety Ombuds to provide independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316404317.html/video-embed 303 2026-07-08T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316420542.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0d2cc27f-ceb0-4541-9606-a0793fd0d4b3/1_th.jpg New pediatric therapy center opens in Central Tacoma MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s recently opened a new pediatric therapy center at 3307 S. 19th St. in Tacoma. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316420542.html/video-embed 41 2026-07-08T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316431319.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c57240f2-336f-470a-a09e-dafb30afaebc/1_th.jpg City Council sends tenant protections measure to ballot The Tacoma City Council approved the decision to send the measure to the ballot unanimously, with no discussion beforehand. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316431319.html/video-embed 10 2026-07-08T18:12:52Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316428078.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/694dcff9-9828-4673-871a-7fa383f83a9a/1_th.jpg Man found dead at East Pierce County home A man was found dead at a home near Summit early Wednesday morning. Police arrived at 2:40 a.m. and found him with multiple deadly injuries. They believe it is a homicide and an investigation is ongoing. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316428078.html/video-embed 58 2026-07-08T15:12:36Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316416403.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2600921e-a6cb-498a-b46b-1ec429d0f219/2_th.jpg Gig Harbor-based developer plans new homes in Artondale BASK Design Build is partnering with the Allen Family Trust to turn a 37-acre property across from Artondale Elementary into 10 building lots and 19 acres of open space. Seven of those lots will be for sale in the coming weeks. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article316416403.html/video-embed 75 2026-07-08T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316401779.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/76147142-79dc-4821-8520-f0d7faa80c7c/1_th.jpg Meet the Bonney Lake peacock with three — possibly four — names A neighborhood in Bonney Lake has its own mascot — a peacock that has three or more names. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316401779.html/video-embed 12 2026-07-07T21:10:41Z no