Washington State
White House weighs in on which Central WA candidate Trump really endorsed
July 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Reality Check
A News Tribune series in which journalists focus on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. These newsroom-wide efforts deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to Pierce County residents to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Washington State
Update: Franklin auditor denies ‘advising’ challengers on WA legislator’s address dispute
Updated October 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Local
Keith Swank might end his term early. This is the commission behind the decision
July 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
WA ends ‘failing schools’ fund. What it means for at-risk students
Updated July 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Local
Did this Pierce County town take down a military flag to put up a Pride flag?
Updated June 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Sports
Brendan Sorsby’s win is a season-defining loss for the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Updated June 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Washington State
Trump’s pick to replace Newhouse won’t address the elephant in the room
Updated June 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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Washington State
Feds say they have way to clean up nuclear waste site faster. WA is skeptical
Updated June 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Washington State
Why are those giant wind turbine blades being unloaded in Pasco?
May 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Washington State
Some call on WA to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices. Is it on the table?
May 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
World
How strong is Cuba’s military? Large on paper, but Soviet-era weapons are aging
Updated May 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Washington State
Pardoned WA J6er wants some of $1.8B Trump fund. And he’s on a Tri-Cities ballot
Updated May 26, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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