Tacoma WA

Even though Juneuary is upon us here in Tacoma, the high temperatures in our future create a perfect opportunity to cool down with some ice cream. But where is the best place to get a scoop? According to our readers, it’s Ice Cream Social, with three locations around Tacoma and a loyal following. The News Tribune recen

The ongoing infrastructure crisis in the Carbon Canyon has prompted a shift in leadership in nearby Wilkeson, where Mayor Jayme Peloli resigned on Thursday. Peloli drew regional attention for challenging state transportation officials over the maintenance of the now-closed Fairfax Bridge. She will remain with the town

Tami’s in Tacoma’s McKinley Hill neighborhood is on an enforced dry spell after state regulators said the bar piled up a cluster of public safety violations in under two years. The Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board has hit the bar with a 15 day liquor license suspension, blocking alcohol sales through June 25 and ta

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced Friday, June 12, that his office will assist local prosecutors investigating crimes against people collecting signatures for ballot initiatives and referendums, citing a recent pattern of harassment and violence. “We should not tolerate illegal actions that thr

The World Cup is just days away, and there are plenty of ways to watch the action in Seattle from the comfort of Pierce County. The Puyallup Tribe will serve as an official fan zone for the six Seattle games, hosting watch parties and other events. The games in Seattle start with Belgium v. Egypt on June 12 and end wit

The Pierce County Council has unanimously approved new zoning regulations to expand access to child care countywide. The move aims to help working families find reliable, affordable child care and to make it easier for providers to navigate zoning barriers, permit costs, and costly renovation requirements, according to

Planet Fitness has opened a new gym in Sammamish, expanding its presence in the Seattle-Tacoma market. The facility includes a range of fitness equipment and member amenities. The fitness club brings affordable options to the neighborhood. Planet Fitness Opens New Gym in Sammamish. Planet Fitness has expanded its natio

(TNS) — Less than a month after The News Tribune reported that youth on electric dirt bikes had been speeding about Tacoma neighborhoods, a new law went into effect Thursday seeking to stop that activity. The law, passed during the state legislative session, provides clearer differences between e-bikes and...

A long-time Renton resident was sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing “pound quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.”. Manuel Garcia Hernandez, 41, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 84 months in prison for his role as a significant drug distributor in both western Washington and western Kentucky.

The City of Tacoma discovered illegal residences within the Temple Theatre while investigating a recent fire, and has ordered tenants to leave with relocation assistance, city spokesperson Maria Lee told The News Tribune Friday. The historic venue made headlines on May 12 after plumes of dark smoke billowing from the b