https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315440913.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7645c30b-50fc-4e29-867c-b15a64b6e05e/3_th.jpg Owner of Doyle’s Public House thanks Tacoma community as they celebrate 20 years Russ Heaton, owner of Doyle’s Public House, says thank you to Tacoma patrons and staff who helped it thrive beyond its early five-year hope as the pub marks its 20th anniversary. Heaton said the community has shaped the establishment, and the pub even brewed a “Thank You” beer with E9. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315440913.html/video-embed 70 2026-04-17T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315369217.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/87c8e9ec-fb82-4b12-8915-74f24ce6d49c/1_th.jpg Watch: News Tribune staff taste-test Tacoma’s Brown & Haley Roca candies News Tribune staff samples Brown & Haley treats, including their Mountain Bars and several Almond Roca varieties. Some staffers tried the iconic Tacoma candy for the first time, with the Peanut Butter Mountain Bar and Dark Chocolate Roca coming out as winners. https://www.thenewstribune.com/entertainment/restaurants/tnt-diner/article315369217.html/video-embed 149 2026-04-13T12:25:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315448361.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3abac000-6124-417b-8777-53a9a5372e30/1_th.jpg What will the new Western State Hospital look like? The Washington Department of Social and Health Services shared renderings of the new $947M Western State Hospital facility with the Lakewood City Council on Apri 13, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315448361.html/video-embed 65 2026-04-17T19:11:28Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315414110.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/62f8b40e-d648-4377-8397-8ceaa4ccc634/1_th.jpg Lakewood Asian market for sale after 40 years in business A longtime family-owned Asian market in Lakewood is up for sale after more than four decades. Owners say they’re ready to retire, leaving behind a legacy built on homemade recipes and community ties. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315414110.html/video-embed 150 2026-04-15T19:30:35Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315414065.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/9df317d0-7301-4e96-8092-08643984bbb4/1_th.jpg Gig Harbor to remove decaying trees from forest with 100-year-old Douglas firs Soundview Forest, a roughly 2.3-acre wooded area with trails in downtown Gig Harbor, is composed primarily of Douglas fir trees about 100 years old. The city of Gig Harbor plans to remove 18 trees showing signs of disease and decay April 23-24, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315414065.html/video-embed 37 2026-04-16T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315422857.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5ebd9aa9-51f9-4d3b-86e3-521df2591e57/1_th.jpg Future site of Gig Harbor apartment complex sells for millions Nearly 4.5 acres at 9411 Burnham Drive, east of state Route 16, recently sold to investors. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315422857.html/video-embed 36 2026-04-16T12:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315422529.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/dafaeabe-0727-436f-8aff-25ff69039098/1_th.jpg Early spring wildflowers are out around Pierce County and beyond. Your early spring wildflower round up for Pierce County and beyond. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315422529.html/video-embed 62 2026-04-15T18:29:48Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315423580.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/7c245bc5-3a08-4158-9d8d-840d30e0ebeb/1_th.jpg Why does Tacoma have so many special elections? Washington state law currently allows for four elections per year – but it used to allow for six. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article315423580.html/video-embed 49 2026-04-17T12:15:00Z no