Julia Park

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Julia Park |Debbie Cockrell

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomGig Harbor considers MFTE program to support long-stalled Village at Harbor Hill. MFTE would offer tax breaks for rent-restricted housing near key city services. City plans town hall in July to evaluate exemption impact and gather feedback. Could an affordable housing initiative help get the Village at Harbor Hill across the finish line? The city of Gig Harbor is considering a potential tax exemption program aimed at encouraging rent-restricted housing.

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Isabela Lund |Julia Park |Debbie Cockrell

This collection of stories highlights restaurant chains opening or expanding new locations in Pierce County. Both national and local franchises are coming to places like Tacoma and Puyallup. Chipotle and Taco Street are some of the new restaurants coming to the Tacoma Mall. The Oregon burger chain Killer Burger faces delays in opening South Sound locations, and Wienerschnitzel will open inside a Walmart in Puyallup later this year.

1 month ago | thenewstribune.com | Becca Most |Isha Trivedi |Shea Johnson |Isabela Lund |Julia Park |Alexis Krell

This collection of reporting illustrates the breadth of challenges Washington state faces in adequately funding its public education system, revealing how resources shape student opportunities and outcomes. Declining federal contracts disrupted Tacoma's math study project, halting efforts to analyze high school algebra enrollment patterns.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Becca Most |Isha Trivedi |Shea Johnson |Isabela Lund |Julia Park |Alexis Krell

Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarizationThis collection of reporting illustrates the breadth of challenges Washington state faces in adequately funding its public education system, revealing how resources shape student opportunities and outcomes. Declining federal contracts disrupted Tacoma's math study project, halting efforts to analyze high school algebra enrollment patterns.

1 month ago | thenewstribune.com | Julia Park |Kristine Sherred

This list of stories illustrates how different businesses are shaping Pierce County's evolving drink scene so far in 2025. State Street Beer Co. and Lander Coffee’s team opened Wily Cycleworks, which combines a bike shop, coffee shop and bar. Stadium Golf shifted to a sports bar with golf simulators and a simpler menu. Narrows Brewing is opening a second taproom with chef collaborations, while On Blended Knee Winery brings a new tasting room to downtown.