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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Chaos erupts at Paramount Home Depot as protesters confront immigration agents

19 hours ago | thenewstribune.com | Rachel Uranga |Melissa Gomez |Corinne Purtill

People block off the street and set a fire during protests against ICE and immigration raids on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Paramount, California. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times/TNS) Myung J. Chun TNS LOS ANGELES - An hours-long standoff between protesters and federal agents erupted Saturday morning in Paramount as federal officials warned of further immigration raids to come in Los Angeles. The confrontation near a Home Depot at 6400 Alondra Blvd.
A Look Back: Chehalis housing manufacturer awarded during WWII; Napavine man stabs a dog’s foot, pours beer into hat; Lack of rain threatens crops

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Owen Sexton

In this installment of A Look Back in Time, the Thursday, June 7, 1945, edition of The Chronicle featured a story about the Rowe and Thompson pre-fabricated housing manufacturer in Chehalis receiving an Army-Navy E Award for excellence in production after the company produced pre-fabricated barracks for the U.S. Army during World War II.
Chehalis man, 20, starts his own flight school at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Owen Sexton

Reid Balmelli was bitten by the flying bug at a young age after he took his first flight with the local Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 609's Young Eagles flight program at 14 years old. "I went with somebody I know from here in the community. I got up with him in his Bonanza and loved it ever since," Balmelli said.
Thwarted Kelso mass shooter aimed to use chlorine bomb. Here’s what experts say the device could do.

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Minka Atkinson

The suspect in a planned mass shooting at Three Rivers Crossing in Kelso intended to use an improvised chlorine bomb in the attack, the FBI Portland Field Office reported Thursday. FBI Portland Public Affairs reported that officers did not seize any bomb making materials during a May 22 search, but said that the suspect talked about using the makeshift bomb in online chats.
Both ends of Thurston County could see miles-long freeway backups starting this weekend

1 day ago | thenewstribune.com | Ty Vinson

A traffic jam on Interstate 5 between Lacey and the Nisqually delta on June 18, 2023. Steve Bloom [email protected] Several lane closures are planned for major stretches of highway throughout Thurston County, starting on Saturday. According to news releases from the Washington State Department of Transportation, the right lane of northbound I-5 approaching the Nisqually River bridge between Thurston and Pierce counties will close from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 7.
75-bed reentry center for people leaving prison to reopen in Tacoma

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Peter Talbot

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomTacoma’s 75-bed reentry center will reopen in July after a one-year closure. The state facility aids transition from prison by providing housing, work and support. Progress House split from DOC to offer broader community-based programming.
Ginny & Georgia’s Paul Doubts Georgia, [Spoiler] Questions Their Sexuality

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Yana Grebenyuk

Ginny & Georgia raised the stakes by hinting Paul might not totally believe Georgia's innocence while another character started to question their sexuality. During the third episode of season 3, which premiered on Thursday, June 5, Paul (Scott Porter) started to wonder how much of what Georgia (Brianne Howey) was telling him was the truth.
Study may lead to redesign of Quincy fieldhouse project

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Cheryl Schweizer |Moses Lake

QUINCY - Quincy Valley Regional Parks District officials may have to review the preliminary design following a feasibility study for the Quincy fieldhouse, called the Q-Plex, presented to commissioners Tuesday. Parks District Executive Director Pat Haley said the original design might not be able to accomplish the original objective. "One (turf) field inside isn't enough to draw people," Haley said. "Whatever it is, it has to be multiple.
Every Seahawks player at voluntary OTAs. They think this bonding is going to be huge

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Gregg Bell

RENTONEven when they were going at their very best — back-to-back Super Bowl best — the Seahawks had guys who routinely blew off voluntary OTAs.Michael Bennett missed them; he stayed home with his wife and kids in Hawaii. Bruce Irvin skipped. Marshawn Lynch? He wasn’t there. Because he couldn’t get fined(!)The NFL players who miss voluntary OTAs may have contract issues and want to send a not-so-subtle message to their team. Or they just want to spend more time at home with family. Or on vacation.
Veteran Jarran Reed on why it's important to him to be at voluntary Seahawks OTAs

2 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Gregg Bell