https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315777270.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/74b5a759-f983-4594-a6cf-69a74eb66ddd/1_th.jpg Auburn police officer arrested for immoral contact with a minor A 42-year-old Auburn police officer was arrested at the station by Pierce County deputies for alleged felony immoral communication with a minor Friday morning. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315777270.html/video-embed 28 2026-05-15T23:44:42Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315786737.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/79a5943b-f72e-48a0-85df-48f268dc0fdd/1_th.jpg Watch: Hoyt tosses complete game, Peninsula celebrates district softball title Freshman pitcher Abby Hoyt threw a complete game, center fielder McKenna Peterson plated a season-high five RBI, and Peninsula defeated Timberline, 9-5, for the Class 3A District 3 title in Lacey on Saturday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315786737.html/video-embed 77 2026-05-17T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315786309.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c978978f-5a03-491f-b933-7d5e6016bb80/1_th.jpg Gig Harbor's Daniel Sleeter breaks down five-inning perfect game against Kentlake Gig Harbor High School pitcher Daniel Sleeter breaks down five-inning perfect game against Kentlake in the 3A District 3 championship baseball game at Auburn High School on Saturday. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315786309.html/video-embed 81 2026-05-17T03:46:16Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315801898.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/849e0531-9ee0-4321-94bb-95f509fc6eca/1_th.jpg Four suspects sought after 14 cars broken into The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four suspects who prowled 14 vehicles at the Garfield Station Apartments near PLU early Saturday morning. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315801898.html/video-embed 50 2026-05-18T20:10:25Z 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/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/news/local/article315819099.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/23b64b97-30a3-4b4c-8b66-06eaa2d28723/1_th.jpg Who investigates deadly use of force in Pierce County Fatal police encounters were investigated in Pierce County by a group called PCFIT until May 2026. A new state office then took over. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315819099.html/video-embed 88 2026-05-25T12:00:00Z 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/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/outdoors/article315809649.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/349b83e2-9e62-478d-8272-f9d828989925/1_th.jpg Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO prepares for new season Getting to know Crystal Mountain's newest president and COO Linnea Hansen. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315809649.html/video-embed 95 2026-05-19T14:10:19Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315862888.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b3e57e5-4097-4e0d-b4b8-8a88456448f0/1_th.jpg Top 5 bucket list adventures in Pierce County this summer Looking for a Pierce County outdoor fun this summer? Here are the top 5 bucket list adventures from our outdoors reporter. https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article315862888.html/video-embed 72 2026-05-24T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article315849481.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/95d08b02-74bc-4785-a310-80fa22e9891f/1_th.jpg Family-run Japanese steakhouse closes Gig Harbor location Mizu Steakhouse, a Japanese steak, seafood and sushi restaurant, closed its Gig Harbor location permanently on Monday, May 4, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/article315849481.html/video-embed 29 2026-05-23T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315873011.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f84b3426-7116-40cd-8427-712d90e54eee/1_th.jpg Sumner pitcher Brody Santman, catcher Evan Hellner discuss trip to 4A state tournament semifinals Sumner High School pitcher Brody Santman, catcher Evan Hellner discuss win over Kennedy Catholic, trip to 4A state tournament semifinals next weekend in Everett. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article315873011.html/video-embed 119 2026-05-24T04:07:15Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315900626.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ecbb65e9-4c37-48af-a5ad-e428ffcf7617/1_th.jpg New Planet Fitness coming to Puyallup Planet Fitness expects to open a new gym in a complex at 4102 S. Meridian by the end of the year. It will be the company’s second location in Puyallup. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315900626.html/video-embed 30 2026-05-27T00:06:39Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315865122.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/de2637fb-0866-4fb9-9ec6-d3de6c678851/1_th.jpg See the stunning summer sailboat races filling Commencement Bay Every Wednesday evening from April to August, the Corinthian Yacht Club of Tacoma fills Commencement Bay with vibrant sails for weekly regattas. Crew member Rick Donohue of the Grace E shares what the sport means to him. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315865122.html/video-embed 95 2026-05-27T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315893742.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6a8ce673-cb05-4675-9440-056f2cb933e2/1_th.jpg Sheriff releases video of suspected car in deadly teen robbery The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance of a suspect vehicle after a 17-year-old male was shot and killed for his jewelry. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article315893742.html/video-embed 12 2026-05-26T16:49:02Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315900878.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4d006686-7492-4189-ad0e-997cc892c9e6/1_th.jpg Developer plans 25 new homes along Shaw Road in Puyallup RM Homes plans to build 25 new single-family homes along Shaw Road in Puyallup, near 23rd Avenue Southeast, according to permit documents on the city’s website. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315900878.html/video-embed 43 2026-05-27T00:29:09Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315908232.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e7951400-9952-4b59-b838-fb97e4b0ba37/1_th.jpg Gig Harbor firefighter rescues kitten from inside a vehicle A Gig Harbor firefighter rescued a kitten from inside a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. The kitten had run into traffic, then taken shelter inside a vehicle's rear suspension. Crews took the vehicle to Eagle Tire and put it on a lift, where crew members should better see where the kitten was hiding. The kitten was safe and unharmed. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315908232.html/video-embed 28 2026-05-27T16:28:37Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315676953.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/74e4e281-d19c-4bef-9c9d-04100e753315/1_th.jpg Puyallup city council approves funding for public parking lot construction (video) City council members authorized $572,000 in Tier III funds to be used towards construction of the West Meeker Public Parking Lot Project. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article315676953.html/video-embed 23 2026-05-11T12:25:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315847414.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/07d3a257-028d-4b9b-a4c5-e426eb41e3b1/1_th.jpg What to know about buyer of shuttered Tacoma private school Reality Sports Foundation plans to turn Sound Christian Academy’s property in south Tacoma into a hub for their youth sports programs. Tacoma private school Sound Christian Academy closed its doors last August. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315847414.html/video-embed 30 2026-05-26T16:59:23Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article292814059.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fcfa1a48-8d1a-4b69-838a-108c774cfa0a/1_th.jpg Why are urban tree canopies important? There are many benefits to have a robust urban tree canopy across a town or a city. And neighborhoods without a proper tree canopy struggle with many issues because of a lack of trees. https://www.thenewstribune.com/latest-news/article292814059.html/video-embed 82 2024-09-20T20:55:24Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315900161.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/14433265-8937-4982-9731-47c58d3e85de/1_th.jpg Driver killed, passenger hurt in Graham truck crash A 55-year-old man died and a 41-year-old passenger was critically injured after a pickup truck rolled into a ditch near Graham. Neither wore a seat belt. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315900161.html/video-embed 51 2026-05-26T23:21:26Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315863502.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fd89fff1-6272-4a2d-886f-b3f4103e5d6c/1_th.jpg Exploring the sparse business landscape of Northeast Tacoma Compared to other Tacoma neighborhoods, Northeast Tacoma has stayed mostly residential. Why? https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315863502.html/video-embed 61 2026-05-26T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315863100.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/f7393baf-c1ad-4bc1-ae30-e183e0939cd8/1_th.jpg Clouded leopard briefly escapes at Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma A clouded leopard named Orchid climbed a tree behind Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater on Friday after not returning behind the scenes during the 11:30 a.m. live animal show. By 2:34 p.m., Orchid was back in an enclosure. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315863100.html/video-embed 43 2026-05-22T22:25:24Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article311908101.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7d5306f8-57cd-4e14-8cfc-f34a254ee0fa/1_th.jpg Here is what you should know about the Tacoma Police Department The Tacoma Police Department, serving over 215,000 residents, is led by Chief Patti Jackson. The department, budgeted for 366 officers, is divided into Operations, Investigations, and Administration Bureaus. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article311908101.html/video-embed 75 2025-11-21T20:41:46Z no