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 https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316634787.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/75ef039d-4681-496b-8d35-102510edf9b7/2_th.jpg Popular local vintage market coming to Graham Wayman’s Vintage Market in Buckley is opening in a Graham location this fall, and will offer an expanded selection of home goods, furniture, clothing and more. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316634787.html/video-embed 32 2026-07-25T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316614889.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/31da1751-284d-420a-a95c-c15434fc8a39/2_th.jpg Closing arguments begin in trial of Tacoma sisters in air compressor beating Prosecutors and defense attorneys presented closing arguments in the murder trial of sisters Pamela Gabrilski-Jones and Marian Jones Pardur. The sisters are accused of conspiring with Christopher Reyes to rob 56-year-old William Akers in Tacoma, leading to his fatal beating in November 2024. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article316614889.html/video-embed 272 2026-07-24T20:45:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article316617713.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3bd6c088-bb4d-4c13-92ce-0b9c4202bc43/1_th.jpg Instructors in the Puyallup Public Library instructors teach medieval combat As part of a three part series related to medieval times, Puyllup residents got the opportunity to learn about medieval combat using somewhat lifelike swords on July 21, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/article316617713.html/video-embed 49 2026-07-24T11:55:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316636545.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/722e60d9-ac6b-432f-ac96-7d0f66c4c190/1_th.jpg Is Pierce County ready to pay higher sales tax for more buses? We asked those who would be impacted by a higher sales tax whether it's worth it expanded transit services. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316636545.html/video-embed 144 2026-07-24T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316555353.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2a06bbea-5981-4619-8083-35d452558749/1_th.jpg How a Tacoma bar’s massive collection of vintage memorabilia inspired a Rainier beer documentary Brothers Justin and Robby Peterson, owners of Tacoma's iconic 1111 bar, transformed their obsession with vintage Rainier beer memorabilia into a full-length documentary. Alongside local filmmaker Isaac Olsen, they share the unique history of why the brand remains a Pacific Northwest cult favorite. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316555353.html/video-embed 87 2026-07-18T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316630349.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/573ed187-f28e-4949-b7c6-29f3dba3ce54/1_th.jpg Good Samaritans Save Seven Dogs from Car Two good samaritans saved seven dogs, including four puppies, from a hot vehicle yesterday in the Graham area. All dogs were sent to the Tacoma Humane Society for immediate health evaluations. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316630349.html/video-embed 72 2026-07-23T19:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316630345.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/26a39312-df16-4b64-869e-344fa3243b25/1_th.jpg New holistic wellness store with tea, herbs coming to South Tacoma Way BahLake is set to open this fall in South Tacoma, and will sell teas, tinctures and other products focused on holistic healing. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316630345.html/video-embed 33 2026-07-24T12:00:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316619751.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/02bba802-39a0-4f3a-8521-e5f2c052cdb0/1_th.jpg Hilltop sidewalk, lighting project begins with parking impacts through fall Tacoma has begun a Hilltop project to upgrade sidewalks and lighting between S. Earnest Brazill Street and S. 15th Street, bringing new street furniture, trees and landscaping. Construction runs July through November 2026 and could temporarily reduce parking. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316619751.html/video-embed 34 2026-07-23T12:30:00Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316617459.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c647b384-c1d1-4952-b778-d39a5698f86d/1_th.jpg TNT sports reporter Jon Manley reviews Eagle's Pride Golf Course in DuPont Tacoma News Tribune sports reporter Jon Manley reviews Eagle's Pride Golf Course in DuPont, Washington on Tuesday, July 22, 2026. https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/article316617459.html/video-embed 78 2026-07-22T21:18:39Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316618026.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8239d64c-4fce-4449-9fed-db1c4b9ff5f5/1_th.jpg Propane tank leak shut South Hill road for four hours Central Pierce Fire & Rescue firefighters conduct controlled fire burnings to relieve pressure inside leaking gas tank. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316618026.html/video-embed 13 2026-07-22T22:22:08Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/traffic/article316618051.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/4b07779f-4d0b-4341-b282-c554660ec6f4/1_th.jpg Why this weekend's Tacoma Narrows Bridge closure was "really unique" The bridge was closed while officers negotiated with a person in crisis who had a firearm. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/traffic/article316618051.html/video-embed 40 2026-07-22T21:42:24Z no https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316647208.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/463b28c8-c580-4e08-9848-c6d4940c26fa/1_th.jpg Axe throwing business in downtown Tacoma closing its doors The Axe Academy in Tacoma’s Opera Alley will close up shop July 31, after three years in business. https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article316647208.html/video-embed 32 2026-07-25T12:00:00Z no