Crime
Why was a law enforcement helicopter in the Puyallup area? Here’s what we know
Updated February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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
Eastern WA Flock cameras were searched after false abortion claim
Updated February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Puyallup: News
Why did your electric and gas bill go up this year in Pierce County? We asked
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Gateway: News
Why is this Pierce County school district buying a house next to a high school?
Updated April 30, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Washington State
State data on lead levels in public schools’ drinking water can be misleading
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Puyallup: News
Post alleges rat infestation at the South Hill Mall. What do investigators say?
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Local
Tacoma woman says she was overcharged on $1 lotto ticket. Here’s the law on that
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Local
Does Sheriff Keith Swank spend too long on ‘X’? Our analysis says not really
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Gateway: News
Changes ahead for one of Gig Harbor’s only affordable housing developments
Updated December 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Gateway: News
Some Pierce County residents want more sheriff’s deputies. What would that take?
Updated December 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Gateway: News
Storm of comments followed a tree removal post in Pierce Co. What are the rules?
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Washington State
Was that a wolf in Whatcom County? Here’s what state wildlife officials say
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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