I write to thank the News Tribune and Matthew McFarland for coverage of the No Kings rally on Saturday. After a year of monthly protests at the Capitol, it would have been easy to say, "Ho-hum, ...

District restores pool, gymnastics and elementary library time after public pressure. Board offsets restorations by cutting roughly 80–95 positions districtwide. Final $15M reduction plan set; board ...

A new initiative could boost the enforcement of tenants rights in Tacoma as organizers start gathering signatures to put the measure to voters. Tacoma for All, the group that spearheaded an effort to ...

Investigator found Reed’s communication style demeaned staff and caused distress. Board implemented coaching and later reported culture improvements. Report found no discriminatory animus but noted ...

The sheriffs for Pierce and Thurston counties denounced a new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on April 1 that sets higher standards for law enforcement leaders and removes sheriffs and police chiefs ...

The city of Tacoma might soon alter the format of a twice-monthly opportunity for residents to speak to council members. Some say the changes aren’t the right idea. The twice-monthly comment period is ...