Alexis Krell

Tacoma

Courts Reporter at Tacoma News Tribune

Communities editor @PuyallupNews and @pengateway. Courts reporter @thenewstribune. Covering cases that affect Pierce County. Tips: [email protected]

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Articles

News Tribune reporter Craig Sailor, known for one-of-a-kind features, dies at 61

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Alexis Krell |Adam Lynn

Salamanders in love. A cat moving into a conservatory. The legend of a wild man in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Those were stories for News Tribune journalist Craig Sailor to chase, and everyone knew it. The long-time journalist died at the age of 61 with friends at his side Thursday morning at Tacoma General Hospital from complications of an auto-immune disease he had battled for a number of years.
News Tribune reporter Craig Sailor, known for one-of-a-kind features, dies at 61

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alexis Krell |Adam Lynn

Salamanders in love. A cat moving into a conservatory. The legend of a wild man in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. Those were stories for News Tribune journalist Craig Sailor to chase, and everyone knew it. The long-time journalist died at the age of 61 with friends at his side Thursday morning at Tacoma General Hospital from complications of an auto-immune disease he had battled for a number of years.
It would be the largest geoduck farm in Pierce County. Here’s where it stands

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Alexis Krell |Julia Park

This list of stories illustrates how the debate over the proposed geoduck farm in Burley Lagoon involved concerns about the environment, noise and debris. Many residents raised worries about plastic pipes, nets on the shore and light from night work. After years of conflict, Taylor Shellfish and residents arrived at a settlement. Local nonprofits and the company worked out steps to watch and protect the lagoon as part of the resolution.
7 aggressive owl attacks in Western Washington and what to do if it happens

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Alexis Krell |Craig Sailor

This list of stories illustrates how owls in Western Washington have sometimes dive-bombed unsuspecting walkers and joggers in parks and on trails. Many attacks happen near nesting areas or during nesting season, when owls defend their territory. People have reported owls swooping to steal hats, scratch their heads, and even follow them as they fled, like on the Clark’s Creek Loop Trail in Puyallup and in Tacoma’s North End. Many incidents happen at night or in the early morning, often near a nest.
7 aggressive owl attacks in Western Washington and what to do if it happens

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alexis Krell |Craig Sailor

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarizationThis list of stories illustrates how owls in Western Washington have sometimes dive-bombed unsuspecting walkers and joggers in parks and on trails. Many attacks happen near nesting areas or during nesting season, when owls defend their territory. People have reported owls swooping to steal hats, scratch their heads, and even follow them as they fled, like on the Clark’s Creek Loop Trail in Puyallup and in Tacoma’s North End.
Updates to parking and security at the parks around Lake Tapps

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most |Isabela Lund |Alexis Krell

This list of stories illustrates new rules to handle large crowds, parking and safety issues at the parks around Lake Tapps. North Lake Tapps Park started using parking barricades and more law enforcement to address illegal parking and safety concerns. Allan Yorke Park started a paid parking system, and visitors faced a $250 fine if they did not pay for their spot. The new rules are meant to keep parks safe and control how many people enter.
Here’s where Puyallup’s $800M school bond stands and what happens next

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Isabela Lund |Alexis Krell

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarizationThis list of stories illustrates challenges for Puyallup’s $800 million school bond proposal. The district uses 221 portable classrooms and schools like Spinning and Waller Road face closure due to failing infrastructure. Early election results twice showed over 60% support for the bond, but the proposal has struggled to reach the required turnout of 28,216 votes.
Major bridge projects and closures that are shaping Pierce County

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Puneet Bsanti |Craig Sailor |Isabela Lund |Alexis Krell |Constanza Montemayor |Becca Most

This list of stories illustrates major bridge projects that are shaping Pierce County. Replacement efforts include the Spiketon Ditch Bridge on the Foothills Trail and the aging Fox Island Bridge. Funding is a challenge for large-scale projects like the Fox Island Bridge replacement, which could cost $250 million. The lahar evacuation bridge being built in Orting is meant to help residents evacuate the city following the eruption of Mount Rainier.
The News Tribune's coverage of ex-Sumner coach Jacob Jackson

3 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Shea Johnson |Peter Talbot |Puneet Bsanti |Alexis Krell

This list of stories outlines the trial and accusations against former Sumner High School basketball coach Jacob "Jake" Jackson. A jury convicted Jackson of sexually abusing players, and a judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors said Jackson abused minors at his home and used platforms like Snapchat to send and request sexually explicit messages. Separate from his criminal case, families filed lawsuits against Jackson and the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District related to the abuse.
News Tribune coverage of ex-Sumner basketball coach’s trial

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shea Johnson |Peter Talbot |Puneet Bsanti |Alexis Krell

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarizationThis list of stories outlines the trial and accusations against former Sumner High School basketball coach Jacob "Jake" Jackson. A jury convicted Jackson of sexually abusing players, and a judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison. Prosecutors said Jackson abused minors at his home and used platforms like Snapchat to send and request sexually explicit messages.