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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Woman found fatally stabbed inside Tacoma apartment. Man arrested

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Puneet Bsanti

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old woman who was found dead on April 18, 2025 on North Pearl Street in Tacoma.. Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto A 35-year-old year old man has been arrested for the death of a woman who was found stabbed last week in Tacoma. Officers were dispatched about 8:52 a.m. on April 18 to the 1200 block of North Pearl Street when a man reported his mother was dead in their apartment unit.
Man sentenced to 20 months for attack on woman in her Longview home

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Matthew Esnayra

A man who attacked a woman he knew at her Longview home in January was sentenced to one year and eight months in state prison Tuesday afternoon in the Cowlitz County Superior Court Jail courtroom. Quality journalism doesn't happen without your helpSupport local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to The Daily News. Tyler Jay Whitely, 34, appeared before Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Thad Scudder in the Cowlitz County Jail courtroom in front of a packed room.
Man charged with assault in ‘unprovoked’ stabbing near Longview AMPM

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Matthew Esnayra

The man accused of stabbing another man last week near the 15th Avenue AMPM is charged with second-degree assault and set to plead guilty or not guilty on Wednesday. Quality journalism doesn't happen without your helpSupport local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to The Daily News.
$14M lawsuit accuses Lamb Weston of failing to give WA workers proper breaks

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Annette Cary

Richland, WAA class action lawsuit filed on behalf of Lamb Weston workers in the state of Washington claims that the company failed to provide rest periods and meal breaks. The lawsuit is asking for at least an estimated $14 million, including attorney fees. Lamb Weston, which produces frozen potatoes and other food, is accused of a systematic scheme of wage and hour abuses against its hourly workers in Washington.
Explosion in back of garbage truck prompts investigation in Tacoma

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Puneet Bsanti

An explosion in the back of a garbage truck left the vehicle smoldering in Tacoma on Wednesday. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:57 a.m. to the 3900 block of South 74th Street for a garbage truck on fire. There was also concerns that a building close by was exposed to the fire, Tacoma Fire spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd told The News Tribune. Firefighters put out the flames coming out through the back of the truck, she said.
Fox Island man who reported his girlfriend’s ‘suicide’ now charged with murder

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Puneet Bsanti

Editor’s note: This story includes discussion of suicide. A Fox Island man is accused of fatally shooting his 27-year-old girlfriend after reporting her death as a suicide over the weekend. Prosecutors charged Lars Eugene Nelson, 29, with second-degree murder for the shooting that happened at his father’s property in the 800 block of Fox Drive on Sunday, according to charging documents. Emotions ran high during Nelson’s arraignment at Pierce County Superior Court.
Mountain Tops offers an exercise program for young adults with developmental disabilities in Clark County

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Kelly Moyer

CAMAS - On one of the warmest, sunniest days so far this year, the Lacamas Heritage Trail in Camas teemed with joggers, dog walkers and people shaking off winter with a stroll along Lacamas Lake. Every few minutes, a trail user stopped to greet a group of young adults with developmental disabilities who walk on Thursday afternoons with their Mountain Tops fitness class.
Firefghters put out apartment fire on Eighth Avenue in Longview

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Matthew Esnayra

Longview Fire Department extinguished a fire in a two-story apartment building Monday morning near Victoria Freeman Park, at 951 Delaware St.Stay up to date on Lower Columbia news, wherever you goAccess the latest Lower Columbia news in The Daily News app that lets you select the topics that matter most to you. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by Longview fire's investigation team.
Camas council member Svilarich might face recall amid felony assault charges in gun incident on greenway trail

3 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Kelly Moyer

Efforts to recall a Camas City Council member facing second-degree felony assault charges are moving forward, with a hearing before a Clark County Superior Court judge set for May 1. Camas Councilor John Svilarich, 67, is facing criminal assault and reckless endangerment charges stemming from an August incident along the Washougal River Greenway Trail in Camas. According to court records, Svilarich was walking on the Camas trail with his dog and a friend on Aug.
Seahawks GM: Teams calling about a Sam Howell trade, but they may keep him. Drafting a QB?

3 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Gregg Bell

RENTONThe Seahawks are getting calls to possibly trade Sam Howell. But they may keep him. Even with the new, $100.5 million contract they have given Sam Darnold to replace traded Geno Smith as their new starter. Even with Drew Lock now signed back to the team. And none of this — having three current and former league starters on the roster — is affecting Seattle’s plans about quarterbacks in the NFL draft that begins Thursday.