Tacoma News Tribune

Tacoma is a medium-sized port city located on Puget Sound, about 30 miles south of Seattle. The News Tribune is the second-largest newspaper in the state of Washington and serves the Pierce County area with both print and online news. It is particularly known for its in-depth reporting on local breaking news, professional and high school sports, and developments in Washington's government. In addition to covering the region's unique stories, The News Tribune offers comprehensive insights into the military presence at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Port of Tacoma, and the outdoor activities available in the Northwest.

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Commanders Fans Should Celebrate Jayden Leading Super Contender Schedule Path

5 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Adam Schultz

The Washington Commanders doubled down on their success in 2024, and the front office swung two trades, both to help Jayden Daniels continue his trajectory towards superstardom. Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil give the Commanders instant upgrades at two positions. Then we have the draft, in which Josh Conerly Jr. was selected in the first round to be Tunsil's backup at left tackle. Those are just a couple of offensive moves that signal Washington's intentions in 2025: They are here to win it all.
BREAKING: Raiders 2025 Schedule Officially Announced

13 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Carter Landis

The 2025 NFL Schedule has officially been released. The Las Vegas Raiders should have an intriguing 2025 season as they kick off the Pete Carroll-John Spytek era. With heavy investments made on the offensive side of the ball and a team that appears ready to compete in the AFC, the Raiders now know who, when, and where they will play. With that, let's break down the entire Raiders schedule.
Trump’s cuts to teacher training leave rural school districts, aspiring educators in the lurch

15 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Chris Berdik

Jaci Grado has wanted to be an educator since she was in kindergarten. Her love of teaching solidified in high school when she worked at an after-school program in her hometown of Schuyler, Nebraska. The biggest employer in Schuyler is the Cargill beef processing plant, which relies on immigrant labor. More than 70 percent of the town's 6,500 residents are Hispanic, including Grado, whose parents immigrated from Mexico.
Joe Mazzulla Makes Starting Lineup Decision for Game 5 After Jayson Tatum’s Injury

15 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Evan Massey

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks will square off once again on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their second round playoff series. Sadly, Jayson Tatum will not be a part of the game due to the torn Achilles that he suffered in Game 4. Tatum has already undergone surgery to repair his injury. It has been said that he's expecting to miss eight or nine months due to the injury. Heading into Game 5, there have been questions about how the Celtics will replace Tatum in the starting lineup.
2025 Fantasy Football: Least Favorable Defenses For Wide Receivers

16 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Matt Brandon |Shawn Childs

Injuries are around every corner, making it even more challenging to predict a player's future value in December, when fantasy football championships are decided.
4 Free Home Dementia Tests That Can Clue You Into Memory Trouble

17 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Jenna Fanelli

Early detection is imperative to catch neurodegenerative diseases like dementia in their early stages and slow disease progression. But regular cognitive testing is not yet commonplace in healthcare settings. This is why oftentimes, people don’t undergo proper examination until symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease become glaring or affect daily life. However, certain at-home tests can help catch early signs of conditions like dementia.
#ncwlivemusic - vocalists, guitarists, tributes

18 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Jessica Drake

0906-foothillsmag-chrisward 06.JPG (copy)After retiring from his career in law enforcement, Chris Ward has worked with his son Paul to continue writing and performing music. Ward currently lives outside of Leavenworth and plays country originals and covers throughout the state. Country music doesn't only belong in the South, as the regional musicians of North Central Washington show as they pay tribute to country from every decade or write original music.
Grandview soccer falls short in district title game loss to Othello

21 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Luke G Thompson

May 13-GRANDVIEW - An early chance for senior Othello forward Jose Cabrera set the tone for a busy night for the Grandview defense in Tuesday's District 5 championship game. The CWAC offensive player of the year just missed with a shot off the post less than three minutes into the match, and the No. 1 seed Greyhounds managed to withstand significant pressure for much of the first 60 minutes.
Driver jumps off Pierce County overpass after pursuit, crash, police say

22 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Puneet Bsanti

Two people were injured from a crash in Pierce County on May 13, 2025. WSP Trooper John Dattilo A police pursuit beginning in Sumner ended with a man jumping off an overpass following a crash Tuesday night. The incident began when the 36-year-old driver of a vehicle swerved on Valley Avenue at about 9:18 p.m. and nearly struck a Sumner police vehicle that was headed the opposite way, according to the city on X.
Rockies’ offense AWOL again in 4-1 loss to Rangers

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Patrick Saunders

The director might have changed, but the Rox Show looks the same. In their second game under interim manager Warren Schaeffer, the Colorado Rockies' offense was once again a no-show in a 4-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at Globe Field. Schaeffer was named interim manager on Sunday when Bud Black was fired.