Haunted by 'Dark Thoughts,' Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children Eight children were killed and two other people were gravely wounded in a shooting spree that spanne...

Eight children were killed and two other people were gravely wounded in a shooting spree that spanne...

1 candidate raised 84% of all donations so far in Eastern WA congressional race “While others are still trying to figure out their campaigns, we are building a movement.”

“While others are still trying to figure out their campaigns, we are building a movement.”

Pub chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy Comfort food isn't really about food.

Comfort food isn't really about food.

Western WA Powerball player misses jackpot but still wins big. Here’s where The lottery player spent $3 to take home a six-figure prize.

The lottery player spent $3 to take home a six-figure prize.

Costco members can't get their hands on this new item There are certain products Costco is known for -- its famous baked goods, its delicious Kirkland snack mixes, and its famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.

There are certain products Costco is known for -- its famous baked goods, its delicious Kirkland snack mixes, and its famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.

Lucky gambler turns $25 into an ‘astonishing’ win at Western WA casino “Winner alert!” casino officials said.

“Winner alert!” casino officials said.

Holy hot pot! Another anticipated restaurant has opened at Tacoma Mall Likely the only dedicated hot pot restaurant in Tacoma, Happy Lamb brings its six-hour bone broth with all-you-can-eat options to the mall.

Likely the only dedicated hot pot restaurant in Tacoma, Happy Lamb brings its six-hour bone broth with all-you-can-eat options to the mall.

Proposed Bellingham initiative would prohibit algorithmic rental price-fixing Bellingham voters may see an initiative on the November ballot asking them to ban the use of software programs like RealPage locally.

Bellingham voters may see an initiative on the November ballot asking them to ban the use of software programs like RealPage locally.

Rules of the Road: Freeway merging speed is about judgment, not just numbers Nowhere in the law will you find a requirement to reach the posted speed limit before entering a freeway.

Nowhere in the law will you find a requirement to reach the posted speed limit before entering a freeway.

What’s going on with Krispy Kreme at Tacoma Mall? Here’s what we learned Customers have noted the site’s temporary closure.

Customers have noted the site’s temporary closure.

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Softball Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Track & Field Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Golf & Tennis Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Soccer Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Pierce County’s latest human services director lasts less than a year The News Tribune has submitted public records requests to learn more. Gary Gant started in June 2025.

The News Tribune has submitted public records requests to learn more. Gary Gant started in June 2025.

Vote now for The News Tribune’s Baseball Athlete of the Week (April 13 to 18) Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Voting will remain open until noon Thursday.

Tacoma woman danced through her trauma. Now she helps at-risk kids do the same. Faced with foster care, abuse and upheaval, Fearless Dance Studio gives disenfranchised youth a safe option to vent: dance.

Faced with foster care, abuse and upheaval, Fearless Dance Studio gives disenfranchised youth a safe option to vent: dance.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge is on WA’s ‘critical’ list. It will need $180M in repairs The bridge is in the top 10% on WSDOT’s “Critical Bridge Needs” list. It had three emergency repairs last year.

The bridge is in the top 10% on WSDOT’s “Critical Bridge Needs” list. It had three emergency repairs last year.

Do roommates make renting in WA more affordable? See savings in 2 cities In some U.S. cities, living with a roommate could save you more than $500 a month.

In some U.S. cities, living with a roommate could save you more than $500 a month.

Where is traffic worst in the Gig Harbor area? Here's what locals, officials say The News Tribune created a short list of the region’s worst choke points for drivers and talked to officials about whether relief is coming.

The News Tribune created a short list of the region’s worst choke points for drivers and talked to officials about whether relief is coming.

Tacoma pays $6K to send delegation to China. Here’s who picked up rest of tab The seven-member group that included Mayor Anders Ibsen made the trip as part of a celebration of the anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy.”

The seven-member group that included Mayor Anders Ibsen made the trip as part of a celebration of the anniversary of “ping-pong diplomacy.”

Parasite found in Western WA coyotes puts dogs and humans at risk A recent study by researchers at the UW reveals a deadly parasite in local coyotes that transfers to dogs and humans.

A recent study by researchers at the UW reveals a deadly parasite in local coyotes that transfers to dogs and humans.

1 candidate raised 84% of all donations so far in Eastern WA congressional race “While others are still trying to figure out their campaigns, we are building a movement.”

“While others are still trying to figure out their campaigns, we are building a movement.”

Looking to celebrate 4/20? Here’s a guide to Tacoma’s dispensaries There are multiple places around Tacoma to buy weed and other marijuana products, both recreational and medical.

There are multiple places around Tacoma to buy weed and other marijuana products, both recreational and medical.

Western WA Powerball player misses jackpot but still wins big. Here’s where The lottery player spent $3 to take home a six-figure prize.

The lottery player spent $3 to take home a six-figure prize.

Music festivals in Washington state: A guide to Bumbershoot, Bass Canyon & more The Bumbershoot music festival recently announced the lineup for its 53rd year.

The Bumbershoot music festival recently announced the lineup for its 53rd year.

$2M settlement will fight river-clogging ‘weeds’ harming salmon in Eastern WA “This is an incredible victory for clean water and should lead to lasting improvements to the Yakima River Basin.”

“This is an incredible victory for clean water and should lead to lasting improvements to the Yakima River Basin.”

Rules of the Road: Freeway merging speed is about judgment, not just numbers Nowhere in the law will you find a requirement to reach the posted speed limit before entering a freeway.

Nowhere in the law will you find a requirement to reach the posted speed limit before entering a freeway.

Tacoma woman danced through her trauma. Now she helps at-risk kids do the same. Faced with foster care, abuse and upheaval, Fearless Dance Studio gives disenfranchised youth a safe option to vent: dance.

Faced with foster care, abuse and upheaval, Fearless Dance Studio gives disenfranchised youth a safe option to vent: dance.

Do roommates make renting in WA more affordable? See savings in 2 cities In some U.S. cities, living with a roommate could save you more than $500 a month.

In some U.S. cities, living with a roommate could save you more than $500 a month.