https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article316635406.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2c190fdd-3123-4caf-be30-8805d7d88634/1_th.jpg Where should you drop off your ballot in Pierce County for the upcoming election? With the election approaching, News Tribune reporter Elizah Lourdes Rendorio breaks down where and how Pierce County voters can safely return their mail-in ballots. Learn about drop box locations, postage-free mailing options, and key drop-off deadlines across the county. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/politics-government/election/article316635406.html/video-embed 70 2026-07-27T19:32:33Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316635993.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a1d98494-2f8c-4ca6-a8de-5f5711325951/3_th.jpg Beloved Fox Island community leader Jim Braden dies at 83 Jim Braden, a longtime member of the FICRA Building Trust known for his dedication to community service, died at age 83 on Thursday, July 9, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316635993.html/video-embed 32 2026-07-26T12:10:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316677272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/6210cc73-0526-4022-952f-a2fd68a3b690/1_th.jpg Witness sees brush fire by power pole on Cushman Trail A brush fire by a power pole broke out shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, on Cushman Trail near Stinson Avenue in Gig Harbor, Wash., leading to widespread power outages in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula areas. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316677272.html/video-embed 31 2026-07-27T21:31:03Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article316603092.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a17e1045-e640-4d32-acfd-39560c8d79ff/1_th.jpg Take a look as Phase 2 construction starts at Sumner High School Construction crews are beginning Phase 2 of the Sumner High School upgrade and expansion that will add a new west building with classrooms, CTE spaces and more parking. The work is funded through a voter-approved 2024 bond, with completion targeted for fall 2028. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article316603092.html/video-embed 36 2026-07-27T12:10:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316666475.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8392c4f8-3b01-492b-bf96-6f3f39efdc58/2_th.jpg Tory Horton back from shin injury, catching passes from Sam Darnold in Seahawks training camp Tory Horton back from shin injury, catching passes from Sam Darnold in Seattle Seahawks NFL training camp Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316666475.html/video-embed 7 2026-07-27T00:02:35Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316658622.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fbce3320-c6cb-494d-be63-bd52cb351760/2_th.jpg Sam Darnold comes out for 1st day of Seahawks training camp--followed by Hard Knocks crew Sam Darnold comes out for 1st day of Seahawks training camp--closely followed by the NFL Films/HBO Hard Knocks crew Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Atheltic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316658622.html/video-embed 20 2026-07-25T23:11:10Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316666279.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/cbe0ffdb-ce57-4d1e-a169-6fee2ea98f43/2_th.jpg Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njibga, as usual, on 2nd Seahawks training-camp day Sam Darnold to NFL offensive player of the year Jaxon Smith-Njibga, as usual, on the second Seattle Seahawks training-camp day Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316666279.html/video-embed 12 2026-07-27T00:00:44Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316628272.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/a938eb21-b1a5-4fc7-9364-710bc36576d5/1_th.jpg Tour this $6M ‘Mediterranean villa’ for sale in Pierce County A luxury Gig Harbor home is on the market at $5.8 million, featuring architecture inspired by homes in France and Italy and offering panoramic views of Gig Harbor Bay, Point Defiance and Mount Rainier from its waterfront location at 2602 64th St. NW. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article316628272.html/video-embed 277 2026-07-27T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316658614.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b1a594ca-8b03-4656-9b49-eae60cad7dc7/2_th.jpg Coach Mike Macdonald on Nick Emmanwori's status 1st day of Seahawks training camp Coach Mike Macdonald on Nick Emmanwori's status the first day of Seattle Seahawks training camp Saturday, July 25, 2026, following the key safety's ankle surgery. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316658614.html/video-embed 53 2026-07-25T23:10:16Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316650240.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5d25ae09-43cc-476f-8015-e765e0d54145/1_th.jpg Tacoma driver arraigned on upgraded murder charges after car strike death Johnny Hartwell, 32, of Tacoma was arraigned in Pierce County Superior Court after prosecutors upgraded the case to first- and second-degree murder when Curtis Crittenden Sr., 43, died Thursday. Hartwell was initially charged with first-degree assault and had posted $100,000 bail before the victim was taken off life support. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316650240.html/video-embed 176 2026-07-24T23:00:42Z no